A private group of ventures in engineering, agriculture, marine, exploration, energy and systems, built around one identity and a long view.
James Torquil is the parent company for a family of businesses, each with its own focus and each built on the same foundations: sound engineering, practical experience and a long-term outlook.
From designing and building equipment to powering remote operations and leading expeditions across continents, every division shares one standard of work. The aim is to build enterprises that last and a group that can grow without reinventing itself each time.
Mechanical design, CAD, prototyping and fabrication. Practical engineering that turns an idea into something you can hold, test and use.
Explore JTDMarine propulsion, diesel power and vessel setup, with practical engineering for the boats and equipment that work on and around the water.
Explore JTMExpedition travel, overland vehicles and the logistics of going a long way from home, led by people who have done the miles.
Explore JTXOff-grid power, renewable energy and cold-chain systems for farms, remote operations and communities, with a focus on southern Africa.
Explore JTEVehicle electronics, satellite communications, power management and monitoring: the systems that make remote operations safe and dependable.
Explore JTSFarm machinery, precision agriculture and equipment for growing, harvesting, processing and storage, with practical engineering for farms in Britain and southern Africa.
Explore JTAEvery venture starts with careful thinking: understanding the problem, the people and the conditions before committing to a solution.
Ideas only count once they're real. We make, test and refine, and we build things to be maintained and to endure.
New businesses, new products and new opportunities, each added to a group designed from the outset to keep growing.