Why Sandton will never stop appealing to industrial tenants

Sandton has become a landmark and a status symbol within the greater landscape of Johannesburg. Having an address in this prestigious precinct speaks volumes about the success that an industrial operation has achieved, and about their commitment to achieving even greater things in the future. With its undeniable aura of sophistication, Sandton is clean, tidy and characterised by the newness of many of its buildings and much of its infrastructure. It is certainly not known as "South Africa's cosmopolitan centre of commerce and industrial activity" for nothing.

One of the most strategic factors about Sandton as an industrial precinct is its ease of access. Thanks to ongoing upgrades to Sandton's roads, with a focus on making the area's streets more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, it has never been easier to traverse the area around Africa's richest square mile on foot or on two wheels. Thanks to Sandton's Gautrain stations, the area is easy to reach from other parts of Gauteng, without necessarily committing to spending time in traffic. With many arterial routes in close proximity, it's easy to get in and out of Sandton - and the movement of freight in or out of the area is also simple.

Another of the most talked-about advantages that Sandton has to offer is the fact that it is a well-managed and well-organised precinct. The Sandton Central Management District does a fantastic job of maintaining infrastructure and managing the area in a way that not only promotes industrial growth, but also keeps the area running smoothly at all times. Thanks to their efforts, Sandton remains a clean, safe and pleasant place to be. The fact that the easing of traffic flows is an ongoing priority in Sandton adds to the convenience of running an industrial operation from this area.

Sandton's central business district is home to at least 10 000 businesses, many of which are industrial operations which have set up their homes in areas such as Linbro Park, Kramerville, Wynberg, Kew, Eastgate and Marlboro. The list of industry-focused businesses based in Sandton is long, and includes industrial equipment suppliers, chemical wholesalers, manufacturers of various commodities, plastic injection moulding specialists and many more.

A quick browse of the properties for sale and to rent in Sandton shows that the area is home to a wide variety of A-grade warehouses and business parks. Industrial properties available to rent or for sale in these areas typically offer a generous blend of warehouse space together with an office component and ample parking bays. Large roller shutter doors and good height within warehouses are typically part of the deal, meaning that industrial operations in the area are well set up with everything that they need to succeed.

One of the exciting new A-grade developments currently in the works in Sandton is Linbro Wedge, which is being developed in stages. An owner or tenant of a unit in Linbro Wedge will have access to roller-doors, ultramodern finishes and solar power, as well as outstanding height to the eaves, three-phase power and small office components. With this development being part of the sophisticated landscape of Sandton, it is no surprise that it has been designed and built according to the latest principles of environmental-friendliness.

For a host of reasons, the popularity of Sandton as a hub of industrial activity seems set to continue to grow from strength to strength. Contact the API Property Group to find out more about what buying or renting space in Africa's most sophisticated metropolis can offer your business.