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WATERFALL:

A HEALTHY CHOICE

FOR PHARMACEUTICAL

COMPANIES

Optimised infrastructure and service excellence foster operational wellness

T he pharmaceutical industry is a A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT Waterfall, the award‐winning 2 200ha
IN FUTURE-FIT
dynamic and progressive sector
precinct, has a compelling value
PHARMACEUTICALS
delivering innovative solutions
proposition for pharmaceutical
that make a meaningful impact
on the health, well-being, and livelihood Deciding on a location is no longer companies at its collaboration and
logistics hubs. Their strategic location,
just about square meterage and cost.
of all people. Companies in this A company’s location has become a with easy access to national logistics
segment are known for being cutting- critical part of the business strategy that routes in Gauteng, makes them not
edge, pushing scientific boundaries contributes to collaborative thinking, only hassle‐free for businesses to
to not only treat illness but to support connectivity, employee retention, extend their customer supply chain
optimal human health and wellness. logistics planning, carbon footprint, proposition, but also easily accessible
reputation and future‐proofing. With the for employees, whether they choose
With such a focus on optimisation sector expected to deliver R73 billion in to use private or public transport.
through innovation and efficiency, sales by 2025, and local manufacturing
pharmaceutical companies are highly capacity and capabilities continuously Consistent and stable power
selective when it comes to where they being developed, pharmaceutical players and water supply are critical
set up their operations, choosing to require space that is flexible, adaptive business continuity enablers,
partner with business destinations and able to integrate multiple usage especially in South Africa with its
that can meet their complex needs, proficiencies. This entails a location overburdened infrastructure. Water
including enhancing the quality that will not only meet the current and energy security are imperative
of work-life for their employees. physical space requirements but will in manufacturing, no matter the
For these organisations, Waterfall also be suitable to support the life cycle sector, and Waterfall has prioritised
is clearly the ‘healthiest’ choice. changes and growth of the business. ensuring that systems have been

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