Suzuki Auto South Africa has officially broken ground for its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng, in partnership with real estate group Fortress.
The sod-turning ceremony marks a major milestone for the Japanese carmaker, celebrating 17 consecutive years of sales growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the South African market.
The company will relocate from its current headquarters at Linbro Business Park to a custom-designed 24 507m² facility that will accommodate its expanding operations and workforce. Construction is scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
“We set out to deliver more than just warehouse space for Suzuki,” says Marguerite Oosthuizen, Leasing Consultant at Fortress. “It was about creating a tailored, future-focused facility that embodies the brand, supports its people and enables bold, sustainable growth.”
The new facility will include 2 900m² of modern office space and 19 100m² of warehousing, along with advanced amenities such as training facilities, boardrooms, a workshop and a 100-seater canteen. The warehouse will feature a height clearance of 15m for optimal vertical storage, as well as large yards and easy vehicle access to support efficient logistics operations.
“This move marks a significant chapter in our journey,” says Berto van der Lith, Vice President and CFO of Suzuki Auto South Africa. “Our new headquarters will allow for further improvements to our current operations and support the growth we foresee in the coming years. Suzuki is proud to partner with Fortress, whose team has demonstrated deep insight and commitment to our needs. Onward and upward, we’re counting down the days until we can move in.”
For decades, buying a car has been as much about emotion as practicality. Shiny brochures, polished showroom floors and persuasive sales talk often overshadowed the cold, hard numbers of ownership. But today, where information is currency, consumers are no longer satisfied with glossy marketing – they want data, and they want it now.
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Ariel Gore
For decades, buying a car has been as much about emotion as practicality. Shiny brochures, polished showroom floors and persuasive sales talk often overshadowed the cold, hard numbers of ownership. But today, where information is currency, consumers are no longer satisfied with glossy marketing – they want data, and they want it now.
According to a Reuters report, South Africa is engaged in discussions with Chinese automotive manufacturers to encourage local investment, with at least one company showing considerable interest in establishing production facilities in the country, a senior government official revealed on Wednesday.
Europe’s automotive sector, once a global leader, is facing what McKinsey describes as “the largest transformation in the industry’s history”.
