Industrial Zones
East London Industrial Development Zone

INTRODUCTION:

The East London IDZ offers opportunities primarily, although not exclusively, to businesses in the automotive, marine acquaculture, agro-processing (bio-fuels, food and timber processing), pharmauceutical industry and ICT & electronics and BPO & O.

Located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa’s second largest province and one of its most scenically beautiful, the East London IDZ is a world-class 430 hectare industrial park and the country’s first operational zone.

The IDZ programme, which is part of the national government’s strategy to position the country within the global economy, aims to provide a location for strategic investments which encourage economic growth through the export manufacturing industries.

The East London IDZ is located in Buffalo City, the municipal area which also incorporates Bhisho, the province’s capital and King William’s Town.

The city is home to Mercedes Benz South Africa (MBSA) as well as other component manufacturers. Some of the world-renowned auto component manufacturers like Johnson Controls, Feltex, Venture, TI Automotive, Carcoustics and Eurofit are located in the IDZ.

CREATING REAL VALUE FOR OUR INVESTORS:

The East London IDZ has established itself as a frontrunner IDZ in South Africa through the provision of world class infrastructure, logistics and shared services.

Well positioned in close proximity to national road, rail and air networks as well as the highly efficient East London Port, the East London IDZ is strategically poised to provide a highly valuable investment offering to local and international investors.

Completed bulk infrastructure, the Automotive Supplier Park (ASP) as well as shared services and logistics are some of the on-the-ground benefits of locating in the East London IDZ, together with the national government investment incentives to promote economic growth create an environment that is ideal for investment.

Exciting opportunities exist for a range of sectors where the benefits of the East London IDZ together with the opportunities of the region create the perfect fit for investors: