Capital equipment supplier Atlas Copco South Africa has officially relocated to a new 78 000 m2 facility in Jet Park, Gauteng. Named Atlas Copco House, the facility has been purpose built to centralise and streamline the company’s business offering for the South African and Southern African industrial and mining sectors.

Atlas Copco South Africa VP Bernie Hanaray explained at the opening of the new facility that, owing to the success and growth of the company, it had outgrown its Witfield head office.

“The construction of Atlas Copco House now brings us all together under one roof, which will help build synergies among our four business areas – mining and rock excavation technique, construction technique, compressor technique and industrial tools – as well as Atlas Copco business services and holdings,” he stated.

The office building comprises 6 100 m2, while the distribution centre (DC) comprises a 9 600 m2 warehouse and a 7 600 m2 workshop.

The DC supports all Atlas Copco business areas, including national and regional activities.

Hanaray noted that the consolidation of the warehouse and logistics would enhance customer service experience.

Further, centralised logistics will streamline operations for all the business areas and the large stockholding capabilities of the warehouse will improve availability and turnaround time for customers.

Hanaray added that centralised stock would further enhance customer service, as the branches would be able to draw from a larger parts supply at the central DC.

“By having our products and capabilities under one roof, we will improve our abilities to assist many of our customers who use the products and equipment of our business areas.”

The new premises also offers heavy-lifting facilities of up to 30 t, a compressor-testing facility of up to 500 kW, spray-booth facilities and wash bays.

A 1 100 m2 training academy, comprising modern lecture rooms, meet the requirements of operator, technical and dedicated computer-based training.

The workshops have been equipped with separate training bays to accommodate practical training, with the larger facility also catering to customer training.

The buildings also incorporate features aligned with Atlas Copco’s focus on the environment. They are carefully positioned to allow for maximum access to natural light. Solar-energy water heating, low-energy lighting and a building-management system to monitor electric power, air conditioning and fire protection systems help reduce demand on the national power grid.

The warehouse and workshop are insulated for efficient thermal management, noise and dust reduction. The attenuation pond required for rainwater runoff will be developed into an attractive park-like area to attract local bird life.

Atlas Copco House’s safety and security elements create a secure and comfortable environment for employees and visitors.