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Altech

Technology company established by Bill Venter in 1975 and wholly acquired by Altron in 2013.

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Altron head office in Woodmead with the company name and South African flag
Altron’s Woodmead head office, published by ITWeb on 12 February 2026. Photo: Altron, via ITWeb · Source

Altech was a listed technology company established by Bill Venter in 1975. [1][2]

History

Altech listed on the JSE in 1975. [1]

It became a major telecommunications and technology branch of the Altron group. [2]

Altron acquired the remaining 39% and delisted Altech in 2013. [1]

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Altech?

Bill Venter established it in 1975. [2]

Was Altech listed?

Yes. It listed on the JSE in 1975. [1]

What happened in 2013?

Altron acquired the remaining 39% and delisted the company. [1]

Key milestones

  1. Altech formed and listed. [1]

  2. Altron acquired the remaining shares and delisted Altech. [1]

Founded / co-founded by

  • Bill Venter — Telecommunications engineer who founded the business that became Altron in 1965.

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Related institutions

  • Altron — JSE-listed South African technology group founded by Bill Venter in 1965.
  • Netstar — South African vehicle tracking and telematics company acquired by Altron during 1997 and 1998.

Sources

  1. Altron, About us and company timeline. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-13. ↩
  2. Altron, Over 60 years of solving real-world problems, 2025-04-01. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-13. ↩