3 minute read
FROM LOCAL STAPLE TO LANDMARK
from FlyNamibia May 2024
CYMOT's New Flagship Store Redefines Retail in Namibia
CYMOT is a proudly Namibian company with a long history that dates back to 1948. This forwardthinking company is looking at creating history again as it embarks on the ambitious task of building a new flagship store next to the Grove Mall of Namibia. In a time when most companies are looking to minimise spending, this trailblazing firm is expanding, investing and looking for ways to meet every customer’s needs.
Set to open in October this year, CYMOT recently unveiled the plans for this centre at their roof wetting ceremony, which is a celebration of the milestone reached when you complete the highest point of the roof in a new building. According to Axel Theissen, CYMOT Group’s chairman and the project manager for this new undertaking, this will be the flagship store and a symbol for the group for many years to come. “Standing at an impressive 3,000 square metres, the store is 100 metres from one side to the other and between 40-70 metres wide. Due to the awkward dimensions of the erf, every roof truss has a different shape. The project is a massive endeavour, and it has become a piece of construction art. From earthworks to completion, we will finish this turnkey project in a record two years and ten days.”
Set to open in October this year, CYMOT recently unveiled the plans for this centre at their roof wetting ceremony, which is a celebration of the milestone reached when you complete the highest point of the roof in a new building.
The store will house everything from a coffee shop to cycling expertise, outdoor equipment and the many quality products CYMOT has become renowned for. Theissen adds, “this will be a green building with a focus on sustainability. The latest solar generation system and solar panels are being installed, which will allow us to operate using the power of the sun.” Another welcome feature of the store will be 4x4-sized parking bays which will accommodate rooftop tents and provide free parking for CYMOT customers.
Behind this notable construction feat is a large team of architects, earthwork experts, quantity surveyors, building teams and more, under the guidance of Namibia Construction. All were there to celebrate the completion of the highest point of the roof with a German-themed Richterfest (roof-wetting) party in the capital. The team celebrated as rains fell to officially wet the roof, ready to embark on the remaining 35% to complete this exciting project.
