Get to know us

Anton Frylinck (pictured in the middle) qualified as a Mechanical Engineer (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria in 1993 and immediately started his career as a Mechanical Consultant in Building Services.

In 1997 he registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. In 2000 he graduated as an MBA student from the University of Pretoria.

With 19 years employment experience in a wide variety of projects of the South African Construction Industry, he founded Acend Consulting Engineers in 2013.

The company has organically grown in experience and in services offered and has distinguished itself through successfully implementing innovative solutions to a wide range of small to large as well as simple to complex projects.

Acend was awarded the PMR Diamond Arrow Award for Best Small Mechanical Consulting Firm in 2020 and 2024, and Golden Arrow Award of Excellence as runner up for Best Small Mechanical Consulting Firm in 2021, 2022 and 2023

Our mission

Be a leading provider of Mechanical Consulting Engineering Services to the Building industry through:

  • Creating enduring client relationships built on integrity and trust

  • Building a highly skilled, highly motivated and high-performance workforce equipped with modern technology

  • Nurturing and rewarding innovation

  • Efficient business processes that add value

  • Quality design and implementation

Our vision

To satisfy clients’ needs more efficiently through enduring relationships, a highly skilled and motivated workforce, supported by appropriate design technology and efficient business processes.