Maitland Area Information

Maitland at a glance

Maitland is often described as "the central hub of the industrial wheel" thanks to its position, which connects the Cape Town city bowl with the outlying suburbs. A railway line runs through the centre of this predominantly industrial precinct, and with major arterial routes on its doorstep, movement of freight is extremely simple for companies and factories in the vicinity. The area has been known as an important transport precinct since 1845, when work on one of the very first roads from Stellenbosch to Maitland was completed. This was a breakthrough because it enabled vehicles to get from Cape Town to the rest of Africa without having to traverse the sand dunes which characterised the Cape Flats at the time.

Types of industrial/commercial activity taking place in the area

The variety of businesses that have made Maitland their commercial or home include printing companies, engineering firms, business development services, media companies and business administrators. From an industrial perspective, companies focusing on bearings, industrial sewing machines and other quality components can be found in Maitland. Specialists in printing and packaging equipment, as well as industrial suppliers and industrial power tool wholesalers, can also be found in Maitland. Any business that relies on road or rail freight would be well placed in this vicinity.

Positioning of Maitland

On the map, Maitland lies east of the Salt River, in close proximity to neighbouring suburbs such as Pinelands, Brooklyn and Kensington.
Distance to Cape Town International Airport: +-15km (18 minutes via Jakes Gerwel Drive and the M7 in average traffic).
Distance to Cape Town's Central Business District: +-8km (15 minutes via Voortrekker Road and the R102 in average traffic).

Types of properties available

A typical property in Maitland is a small to medium-sized factory, a warehouse or a mini industrial unit. Many of these facilities are within office parks, giving owners the peace of mind that comes with having premises in a secure environment. A typical industrial unit in Maitland has high roller shutter doors and good height, often with an insulated roof. A neat office component is typically included in the premises, together with lots of parking and a well-sized yard area. Three-phase power and overhead gantries round off the offering of an average industrial property in Maitland, together with easy access to road and rail.

API Group's perspective: What makes Maitland a great industrial home?

The easy access from Maitland to Cape Town International Airport and other industrial areas means that the transportation of raw materials and finished products is easy and affordable. The fact that there is an abundance of other industrial areas, such as Paarden Eiland, Epping and Ndabeni, close by means that businesses in Maitland have quick and easy access to any raw materials or services that they may require. Thanks to residential areas such as Pinelands and Milnerton being close by, many of those working in Pinelands get to cut out the long commutes for which Cape Town has become infamous.

Interesting facts about Maitland

• Maitland became an area of industrial significance back in 1845, when a thoroughfare from Stellenbosch to Cape Town, which ran through the area, was completed.
• The area was named after Sir Peregrine Maitland, who was governor of the Cape from 1844 to 1847.
• Maitland is home to South Africa's oldest remaining mill, which was completed in 1782.

Maitland, with its easy access to road and rail, is an excellent choice for any company looking for an industrial home. The API Property Group has a wide range of properties to rent in this area, as well as options to purchase.

Contact the API Property Group and find out how your business's move to Maitland can be the next page in your success story.