Building supplies firm Vivalda makes a move after bank funding

VIVALDA, an independent supplier and distributor of cladding panels and building boards, has relocated its Birmingham branch to new premises in the city.

It has moved to the former Valspar site in Aston Church Road, Nechells.

Royal Bank of Scotland supported the property acquisition with undisclosed funding.

It is planned that the 70,000 sq ft property will be used to house Vivalda’s Birmingham operation and provide centralised group fabrication and storage capability. Some head office functions will also be supported from the base.

Originally incorporated and established in London in 1999, Vivalda opened its first Birmingham location in 2002. The company supplies the construction industry with high specification decorative cladding panels, rainscreen cladding, building boards and fire protection boards. 

It employs 70 people across its five locations and anticipates a further 15-20 jobs will be created over the next 12 months.

Ben Jayes, managing director of Vivalda, said: “Our Birmingham branch has operated from rented premises in Aston for the last ten years and during this time we have completely outgrown the facility.

“When the lease came up for renewal we knew that we needed to look to move somewhere larger and that we wanted to invest in our own premises rather than another rental site.” 

Lindsay Crooks, senior relationship manager at Royal Bank of Scotland, said: “Ben and the team at Vivalda have made a great step in acquiring their new premises. 

“The site is brilliantly located and offers plenty of space for the growth of the business.  We have worked with the company for many years and look forward to continuing to support the business.”