Metrofile Bloemfontein expands business hub

Metrofile, a JSE listed information and records management business has relocated and opened its new purpose-built Bloemfontein branch in Estoire to cater for a growing client base.

Keith Blackwell, General Manager for Metrofile Second Tier Cities said that over the past 10 years, Bloemfontein has evolved into a thriving business hub due to its central location in South Africa.

“In order to cater for this growth Metrofile Bloemfontein has erected a new custom-built facility of 1500 square meters with additional space on the property to erect two further structures of the same footprint. The new facility provides storage space for a total of 150 000 boxes, as well as space for an extended office component for increased support service requirements.”

Blackwell said that the new facility also allows for improved service offerings to the Bloemfontein business sector.

“A larger vault has been installed for the storage of backup tapes and media and the image processing operation has been fully upgraded with more advanced technology and devices, with room for growth to handle increased capacity.”

Blackwell adds that the branch’s information technology infrastructure has also been enhanced with additional capacity to service internal data requirements as well as client-hosted solutions.

Blackwell said that creating employment and developing local skill levels has also been a key objective for the company.

“To date, we have only employed local community members at our Bloemfontein branch and this trend has continued through to our new branch’s construction, whereby we only utilised local contractors.

“Our new offices and increased servicing capabilities will ensure that we can effectively service Bloemfontein’s fast-developing business sector,” concludes Blackwell.

Staff Writer