CELEBRATING 115 YEARS
OF EXCELLENCE
Dickinson Group of Companies celebrates 115 years since our founding in 1910, reflecting on a rich history of excellence and innovation.
1910
J.H. DICKINSON CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD
James Halliwell Dickinson, the great-grandfather of Trevor Dickinson, our present Chairman, was born in Lancashire, England, in 1880. A man of ambition, James Dickinson decided to emigrate to South Africa in 1901. In 1910, he established J.H. Dickinson Construction (Pty) Ltd, which later became J.H. Dickinson & Son (Pty) Ltd after his son John R. Dickinson's birth. The company quickly gained renown as a master builder, leaving its mark on many landmarks in Vereeniging.
Our journey into industrial services began in 1928 with the installation of refractories for one of South Africa's first blast furnaces, marking the start of our industrial services business. Over the years, James Dickinson ventured into various other businesses, laying the foundation for our diverse operations today.
1928
JOHN R. DICKINSON (PTY) LTD Refractory Brickwork Specialists
J.H. DICKINSON ESTATES (PTY) LTD
1940
DICKINSON MOTORS (PTY) LTD
1946
UNION CERAMICS COMPANY (PTY) LTD
1937
1951
HENLEY PIPE COMPANY (PTY) LTD
Following in his father's footsteps, Neville Dickinson joined John R. Dickinson in the family business. In 1966, as the third generation of leadership, Neville oversaw the company's transformation into J. R. Dickinson & Sons (Pty) Ltd, earning a reputation as The Refractory Specialists. Over the years, Neville diversified the company's offerings, expanding into a broad range of specialist products and services for refractory-consuming industries.
1966
1984
1988
J. R. DICKINSON & SONS (PTY) LTD
The Refractory Specialists
name changed to
DGC SOUTH AFRICA (PTY)
REFRACTORY FIBRE & ANCHOR SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD Refractory Anchor Systems
REFGUN (PTY) LTD
Precast Refractory Shapes
1986
FIBREFORM (PTY) LTD
Ceramic Fibre Products
Trevor Dickinson's entry into the family business in 1990 marked a pivotal moment for Dickinson Group of Companies. His leadership vision was instrumental in establishing DGC AFRICA's aspiration to be the leading Asset Integrity Management & Industrial Solutions company in Africa. Under his guidance, DGC Global Solutions was founded with a broader global vision, aiming to become the leading provider of asset integrity management and industrial solutions both in Africa and internationally.
1995
DICKINSON DEMOLITIONS (PTY) LTD Furnace Demolition Services
1996
DICKINSON HOLDINGS (TRADING) (PTY) LTD South African Holding Company
2014
DGC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES ZAMBIA LTD Zambia Operations
2022
DGC HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL LTD International Holding Company, Mauritius
DGC AFRICA (DRC) S.A.S.
Democratic Republic of Congo Operations
2024
DGC GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Launch of DGC AssetPro Localisation Partnership Business Model
2023
DGC ZIMBABWE PVT. LTD Localisation Partnership with Browhil Trading, Zimbabwe
2025
DGC NORTH-WEST (PTY) LTD Localisation Partnership with Rustenburg Steel Construction, South Africa
DGC KWA-ZULU NATAL (PTY) LTD Localisation Partnership with Khonzi Engineering Services, South Africa
DGC LIMPOPO (PTY) LTD Localisation Partnership with WM Commercial Equity, South Africa
TALISMAN EQUIPMENT ZAMBIA LTD Equipment & Generator Hire, Zambia
DGC METPRO SOLUTIONS Metallurgical, Process, Asset Management & Optimization Solutions
DGC REFRACTORIES DIVISION Refractory Materials Supply
DGC MADAGASCAR S.A.
Localisation Partnership with MC Mining, Madagascar
DGC AFRICA SKILLS S.A.S. Artisan Training & Certification, Democratic Republic of Congo
DGC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LTD
Recruitment and Workforce Supply Services, Zambia
DGC INTEGRATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Asset Performance, Maintenance & Reliability Optimization
DGC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS S.A.S.
Recruitment and Workforce Supply Services, Democratic Republic of Congo
In 2025, the fifth generation of the Dickinson family, Mitchell and Cameron Dickinson, joined the business, further strengthening the family legacy and continuing the tradition of innovation and leadership within the company.
THE COMPANY'S VISION IS TO BE RECOGNISED AS
A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY,
BASED ON PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND MARKET-LEADING TECHNOLOGIES WHILE CONTINUING OUR LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA & SELECTED GLOBAL REGIONS.