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EPPENDORF JOINS

WATERFALL CITY

E ppendorf, one of the

world’s leading life science
companies renowned for its
development, manufacturing,
and distribution of laboratory
instruments, consumables, and
services, is the latest high-profile
global brand to choose Gauteng’s
pharma tech hub, Waterfall City.

Attacq Limited (“Attacq”), the JSE-
listed REIT and strategic development
partner in Waterfall City, is delighted
to announce that leading life science
company Eppendorf has joined its
established ecosystem of global
pharmaceutical and medical brands,
including Boehringer Ingelheim,
Cipla, Dis-Chem, Novartis, Organon,
and Zimmer Biomet that have made
Waterfall City their home. Known
for producing high-quality products
and digital solutions for laboratories
worldwide, which solve problems developments are built to the highest Road offers excellent visibility and
in a holistic way, Eppendorf is well- sustainable principles and practices, accessibility within Gauteng, making
positioned to join its global peers in aligning well with Eppendorf’s it an attractive location for ultra-
the Allandale precinct of Waterfall City. concrete and consistent pursuit of modern light and high-tech industrial,
sustainability. logistics and distribution businesses.
Founded by Dr Heinrich Netheler and Having cross-functional teams on one
Dr Hans Hinz, and headquartered in “Our decision to join Waterfall City site enables seamless collaboration,
Hamburg, Germany, Eppendorf traces represents more than just a strategic improved productivity, and increased
its roots back to 1945. The company is business move; it’s a commitment customer satisfaction.
probably best known for inventing the to innovation, collaboration, and
microliter system that revolutionised sustainability. We are excited to be “Waterfall City continues to attract
the lab in the 1960s, including the part of one of SA’s fastest-growing top-notch companies, and Eppendorf’s
first piston-stroke pipette and the mixed-use hubs, where our values and deep-rooted commitment to
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famous reaction vessel Eppi . Currently, objectives resonate deeply with the sustainability aligns perfectly with our
Eppendorf employs approximately community. We believe that Waterfall philosophy. We are thrilled to have
5,000 people in over 33 countries. City is a world-class destination for Eppendorf as part of our innovative
businesses wanting to innovate and community. Their presence further
Eppendorf finds residence in the build technologies,” said Kwame solidifies Waterfall City’s reputation as
Allandale building, an embodiment Sackitey, Managing Director of a hub for forward-thinking businesses
of Waterfall City’s ethos of superior Eppendorf South Africa. driving positive change,” said Debbie
architectural design, sustainability, and Theron, Attacq’s Head of Property and
environmental awareness. The city’s Waterfall City’s strategic location next Asset Management-Mixed Use and
innovative building practices ensure to the N1 highway and Allandale Commercial.

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