Epping Industrial, Cape Town

Epping Industrial at a glance

The Annenberg Property Group are specialists in Commercial, Industrial and Investment Property. In Cape Town, one of the popular areas in huge demand is the Epping Industria.

The industrial area of Epping is the largest and most centrally situated industrial area in greater Cape Town (Goodwood). It is ideally situated to the south of Thornton, east of Pinelands and north of Langa.

This industrial hub is popular and sought after location for many thriving businesses as it is close to the major roadways, which results in the vast availability of most forms of public transport. The mega industrial zone is divided by the M7 into Epping Industria 1 and Epping Industria 2.

The Epping Community Improvement District (ECID) manages Epping Industria. Owners contribute to the operating costs of the ECID, who assists the City of Cape Town to take care of necessities like cleaning, security, emergency management, as well as traffic management.

Safety of the area is a top concern. The properties in the Epping Industria are very well secured as the area is under 24 hours surveillance, while extra security vehicles patrol on a regular basis.

A brief history of Epping
The Epping Industria was first introduced and developed in the late 1940s in Cape Town. However, industrial development was moving at a rather slow pace during this time, which then led to the circular Gunners Circle being used as a suitable track for racecars in the early 1950s.

This circuit, built in the latter part of 1950, covered a distance of about 5kms. The first race was initiated on 2 January 1951, which saw motorsport become a crowd favourite. Sadly, for motorsport enthusiasts, the increasing industrial development in the area at the time led to the races being stopped and permission to host the event in the future was declined. The final race took place on 1 January 1958.

With the industrial developments in the area moving ahead much more positively, the completion of the Athlone Power Station led to a further rapid increase in industrial businesses into Epping in the mid-1960s. (The outdated power station was demolished in 2010.)

Epping Industria in modern times
Today, Epping Industria is home to a vast majority of the significant business operations in the Western Cape, (and South Africa). It is also the largest industrial suburb in the greater Cape Town area. As many companies, large and small, prefer this central location for their businesses, the area is now home to hundreds of prominent factories, workshops, as well as other industrial-related businesses. The property values and industrial rentals in Epping Industria are stable and provide robust growth, leaving investors pleased to invest in the area.

Industrial Hotspots
As Epping Industria is considered to be a highly noted industrial and business node in the greater Cape Town area, new developments, business parks and investment opportunities are always on the rise in the area.

The industrial gateway is home to a number of companies that are involved in the textile, automotive, logistics, construction, and food processing industries. They include Nampak (Africa's largest packaging company), Distell Ltd, AVI Ltd, Afrox, Steel & Pipes for Africa Cape Town, Lithotech, GAP Printing and Packaging, UVP Group, Dynachem (Pty) Ltd, Transcape Steels (Pty) Ltd, Mpact Plastics Epping, Oyna Chem, and many more leading enterprises.

Epping Industria has numerous upmarket business parks. They include Swift Park, Swift Park Three, 21 Benbow Ave, Giant Park 1, Axe Industrial Park, Denval Industrial Park, Brice Industrial Park, Gunners Factory Park, and more.

Infrastructure
Epping Industria is strategically placed in a key location which is connected via the most important roadways in the entire greater Cape Town area. Located between the N1 and N2, the two main arterial roads through greater Cape Town, Epping Industria is on the N7 (Jakes Gerwel Drive - previously known as Vanguard Drive). It links the N1 and N2 in a north-south direction. Epping is within close proximity to the world-class infrastructure that the city of Cape Town offers, including top schools, hospitals, and lots of places to shop at.

Distance from key points
The driving distance from Epping to Cape Town International Airport is around 8km via Settlers Way and the N2, which will take you roughly 9 minutes to reach with an average speed of 80km/h. This area is easily accessible from most locations through the road and rail network.

Investors and associates travelling to Epping for business have a wide range of nearby accommodation for overnight stays in the area. They include City Lodge Hotel Grandwest (3km), Grand Hotel (3km), Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers (10km), and Century City Conference Centre Hotel (10km).

Transport
As Epping Industria is located so centrally, transport to and from the area is easy and convenient for those who work in the business parks. Cape Town's Metro Rail train system has a railway that runs on the outskirts of Epping Industria. Some of the closest stations to Epping Industria are located in Langa and Bontheuwel.

Travelling to and from Cape Town international airport can be done via the MyCiti bus services. Minivan taxis are also an easy way of travelling to and from the area on a daily basis. Roads in the area are well maintained which makes it easy and convenient to reach your destination via car or taxi. Metred taxi services such as Uber and Bolt have also included the destination on their pickup and drop-off zones.

Facilities
The Cape Town Market is one of the oldest and largest fresh produce markets in the country. Situated in Epping Industria 1, for over 50 years the market has been servicing more than 5500 producers who deliver fresh produce to market agents. These agents, in turn, sell the fresh produce to over 8000 registered buyers.

Major banking facilities are available in Epping. FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, and Standard Bank can be found here. The area also has lunchtime spots for workers looking for a quick bite. Joe Fish, Casablanca, Cincinnati Spur, Wimpy, as well as smaller takeaways are convenient eatery options.

Nearby educational facilities include La Gratitude Pre-Primary, Thornton Primary School, Old Mutual Business School, and Northlink College (Wingfield Campus). Places of close proximity to Epping for shopping include Canal Walk, Epping Centre, and Century shopping centre.

Ready to invest in the Epping Industria?
Epping is a leading industrial node in the country which offers investors, developers, business owners, and tenants a prime location to get the best out of their enterprises. Many prominent companies have stuck to the location while others continue to relocate their businesses to this mega industrial hub. To find out more about the many exciting property opportunities currently available in Epping Industria contact the Annenberg Property Group now. Our team of dedicated specialists will assist you in finding the best spot for all your business needs.