Mega brand Levi's still favours Epping
Category Industrial Property News
It's a little-known fact that Epping, situated not from the centre of Cape Town used to be a hub within the textile industry. A lot has changed since those days, however, another little-known fact is that Epping is the location for the last international manufacturing warehouse for the highly regarded international jean company Levi’s. This is according to Moneyweb.co.za who recently published an article entitled “Last Levi’s Factory Standing” -A beacon of productivity in the Cape written by Sasha Planting. The article states how various contributing factors have seen major changes within various industries which has forced the pivotal clothing company to shut down numerous factories worldwide.
“The Levi Strauss factory in Epping, Cape Town is a ‘last man standing’ in that it is the last factory that the global group owns and operates itself. Over the last 15 years, Levi’s has closed factories from the US to the Philippines as global demand has softened, competition increased and the costs of the labour intensive manufacturing process rose. Global manufacture is now outsourced to literally hundreds of factories from Argentina to Vietnam”. -Planting (2018).
The article also explains the process of manufacturing these world-class jeans and how the mega brand is highly consciousness when it comes to staff and how they are treated. Its believed that salaries are generally a fair deal higher than other international textile brands and Levi’s are proud of this fact.
That being said interest for industrial property in Epping is extremely high and due to the fact that mega companies utilize the region as their South African operational base its no wonder that there are very few industrial properties left. Leading industrial property brokerage API, who currently have 91 listed available properties for rental in the Epping area and this is directly due to the demand that this great node for industry commands. Its widely regarded that Epping is one of the oldest and most established industrial areas in the Western Cape and this is why interest is so high and companies such as Levi’s have decided to call the expanse their home.
Another interesting fact about this industrial area is that it became famous for very different reasons to what it is known for today and it’s inception was based around a race track called the Gunners Circle. This was around the 40’s and 50’s. It's quite incredible that the location has transformed so drastically and today the region is seen to be a powerhouse for any industrial operation. Epping is widely regarded as being one of the best located industrial areas in the Western Cape and its also within close proximity to all major roadways and transport links, this is another contributing factor as to why demand in Epping is so high for industrial purposes.
It would seem that there is no time to waste if you wish to invest in one of South Africa’s most highly established industrial nodes. With so much history and esteem, it's a great destination for industry for so many reasons. It's close to the epicentres of the city, the harbour and the world-class Cape Town International Airport. This makes it highly accessible and a must for anyone looking for only the best warehouse space and facilities. If it's good enough for Levi’s to have their operational base there it's good enough for anyone. So what are you waiting for? API Property Group are here to assist in any way possible. Get in contact with one of their highly skilled and dedicated brokers today and start your next industrial operation out of Epping in Cape Town. You won’t be disappointed.
Author: API Property Group
