Suzuki SA Upgrades Local HQ and Distribution Centre

Suzuki Auto South Africa, in partnership with real estate group Fortress, has officially broken ground on its new headquarters and distribution centre in Gauteng.

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Since its return to the South African market in 2008, Suzuki Auto South Africa has been experiencing immense growth, with the local arm of the Japanese automaker having secured its place as one of SA’s top-three best-selling car brands. Now, in a bid to improve upon its local operations and support future growth, Suzuki has invested in a brand-new head office and distribution centre, scheduled to be completed mid-2026.

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Indeed, come next year, Suzuki Auto SA will move offices, from its current, Linbro Business Park-based headquarters to a “custom-designed”, 24 507 m² facility, which will include 2 900 m² of office space and 19 100 m² of warehousing, in Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng. The firm’s new SA headquarters will also feature such amenities as boardrooms, training facilities and a workshop, to name but a few.

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Said Berto van der Lith, Vice President and CFO of Suzuki Auto SA, “This move marks a significant chapter in our journey. Our new headquarters will allow for further improvements in our current operations and support the growth we foresee in the coming years.”

“We set out to deliver more than just warehouse space for Suzuki,” said 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.”

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