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A Healthy Choice for Pharmaceutical Companies

OPTIMISED INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE
FOSTER OPERATIONAL WELLNESS

The pharmaceutical sector is a dynamic and progressive sufficient water supply systems, 24‐hour generator power
industry delivering innovative solutions that make a and the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system in the
meaningful impact on the health, well-being, and lifestyle Southern Hemisphere. Such initiatives reflect Waterfall City’s
of all people. Companies in this sector are known for being commitment to making sure that its clients can focus on their
cutting edge – pushing scientific boundaries to not only treat core business without having to worry about keeping abreast
illness but to support optimal human health and wellness. of load‐shedding schedules or (un)planned water shortages.
With such a focus on optimisation through innovation and
efficiency, pharmaceutical companies are highly selective NO MORE WORK-LIFE BALANCING ACT
when it comes to where they set up their operations, Employees of pharmaceutical companies, like those of any
choosing to partner with business destinations that can business, require a reasonable work‐life balance. These
meet their complex needs, including enhancing the quality individuals dedicate themselves to delivering industry‐
of work life for their employees. For these organisations, leading scientific advancements and, as such, need to
Waterfall City is clearly the ‘healthiest’ choice. maximise both their professional and personal time. Waterfall
City’s Collaboration and Logistics Hubs are advantageously
A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN FUTURE-FIT close to residential properties and other amenities and
PHARMACEUTICALS services such as schools, excellent shopping facilities,
Deciding on a location is no longer just about square hospitals and restaurants. This unique living-business-leisure
meterage and cost. It has become a critical part of business value proposition truly addresses employees’ need to lead
strategy that contributes to collaborative thinking, healthier, happier lifestyles, where quality of life, wellness
connectivity, employee retention, logistics planning, carbon and family sit comfortably alongside access to workspaces
footprint, reputation and future‐proofing. With the sector that deliver optimised workflow, hyper‐connectivity,
expected to deliver R73-billion in sales by 2025, and local employee engagement and enhanced productivity. It’s a
manufacturing capacity and capabilities continuously being win‐win scenario.
developed, pharmaceutical players require space that is As the location of choice for pharmaceutical companies,
flexible, adaptive and able to integrate multiple usage Waterfall City connects sector players to a like‐minded
requirements. This translates to a location that will not only community of shared interests and objectives. This delivers
meet the company’s current physical space requirements but beneficial opportunities for collaboration, shared resources,
will also be suitable to support the life cycle changes and and convenient accessibility to partners and stakeholders
growth of the business. with common goals.
Waterfall City has a compelling value proposition
for pharmaceutical companies at its Collaboration and A COMMUNITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL
Logistics Hub. Its strategic location, with easy access to EXCELLENCE
national logistics routes in Gauteng, makes it not only Many pharmaceutical companies, including Boehringer
hassle‐free for businesses to extend their customer supply Ingelheim, Cipla, Dis-Chem, Novartis, Organon, and Zimmer
chain proposition, but also easily accessible for employees, Biomet, already made the move to Waterfall City - and use
whether they choose to use private or public transport. the precinct’s many benefits to underpin their daily business
Consistent and stable power and water supplies are operations and strategic goals.
critical business continuity enablers, especially in South
Africa with its overburdened infrastructure. The security of
these essential resources is imperative in manufacturing, no
matter the sector, and Waterfall City has prioritised ensuring
that systems have been mindfully put in place to limit water
and power supply downtime. The innovative city employs
energy and water stewardship technologies, such as self‐

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