Cymot turns 60, opens super-branch at Walvis

CYMOT celebrated its 60th anniversary by opening its new N$20 million retail warehouse at Walvis Bay last Thursday.

Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Abraham Iyambo was the guest of honour at the event, which included a gala dinner on the new premises on Thursday evening. “Cymot is one of the most well-known brands in Namibia, and all Namibians know the company to have been professional, reliable, loyal and consistent throughout the years,” Iyambo said.”Cymot continues to demonstrate its commitment to Namibia.”Cymot Managing Director Axel Theissen used the occasion to announce the company’s new logo – with chrome lettering replacing the plain black and orange of the past.”We’re keeping to the look of the times, but everyone will still recognise us for who we are,” Theissen said.The new Cymot branch is believed to be one of the biggest private investments in Walvis Bay yet.The facility covers about 11 500 square metres and is situated on the corner of Sam Nujoma Avenue and 18th Road in the town’s industrial area.The new branch is divided into wholesale and retail sections and incorporates Cymot’s ‘four pillars’ – Midas Motor Spares and Accessories, Greensport Camping, Fishing and Cycling, ToolTech Workshop Equipment and Tools and NamSafe Personal Protective Equipment.Cymot has 11 branches nationwide.The new branch is its second at Walvis Bay.”Cymot is one of the most well-known brands in Namibia, and all Namibians know the company to have been professional, reliable, loyal and consistent throughout the years,” Iyambo said.”Cymot continues to demonstrate its commitment to Namibia.”Cymot Managing Director Axel Theissen used the occasion to announce the company’s new logo – with chrome lettering replacing the plain black and orange of the past.”We’re keeping to the look of the times, but everyone will still recognise us for who we are,” Theissen said.The new Cymot branch is believed to be one of the biggest private investments in Walvis Bay yet.The facility covers about 11 500 square metres and is situated on the corner of Sam Nujoma Avenue and 18th Road in the town’s industrial area.The new branch is divided into wholesale and retail sections and incorporates Cymot’s ‘four pillars’ – Midas Motor Spares and Accessories, Greensport Camping, Fishing and Cycling, ToolTech Workshop Equipment and Tools and NamSafe Personal Protective Equipment.Cymot has 11 branches nationwide.The new branch is its second at Walvis Bay.

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