VIVACI

What VIVACI does

VIVACI is a France-based specialty construction contractor headquartered in Sennecey-lès-Dijon, Burgundy, focused on the installation of technical ceramics and special coatings for complex built environments. Founded in 1936 (and rebranded from Snidaro under new ownership circa 2023), the company operates as a subsidiary of Groupe AMG under CEO Abel Marques, with a deployed workforce of approximately 80 craftsmen across France. Its core technical offering spans high-technical ceramic tiling, certified liquid waterproofing systems (Systèmes d'étanchéité liquide), screeds and floor leveling (chapes), marble and stone work (marbrerie du bâtiment), and — through wholly-owned subsidiary PROCESS-SOL — synthetic resin applications, anti-corrosion systems, and structural reinforcement.

The company's revenue model is project-based, deriving income from one-time materials-and-labor contracts on construction and renovation sites. Pricing is quote-driven rather than tiered, with no public pricing model. In FY2024, VIVACI generated more than €12M of revenue from approximately 15 operations, implying an average contract size of roughly €800k, with flagship projects ranging from €600k (Domaine Faiveley cuverie) to over €3.2M (Aqualagon Villages Nature).

VIVACI serves six vertical segments: aquatic centers and swimming pools (its primary segment, including Olympic facilities and collective pools), aqualudic/recreational water centers, wellness and spa facilities, luxury hospitality, tertiary/office buildings, and industrial applications (food processing, wineries, dairies). The customer base spans French government and municipal authorities (Val Parisis, Seine-Saint-Denis, SPL Deux-Rives Strasbourg) and private enterprises (Hyatt Regency, Pullman, Mama Shelter, SNC Villages Nature). The company holds five QUALIBAT certifications covering tiling, waterproofing, screeds, and pool basin waterproofing, which are prerequisites for French public procurement bidding. GTM is exclusively direct enterprise field sales, with no intermediary distribution channels.

Name

VIVACI

Legal name

VIVACI

Website

https://vivaci.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VIVACI is a France-based specialty contractor (founded 1936, subsidiary of Groupe AMG) installing technical ceramics, liquid waterproofing systems, screeds, and marble/stone work for aquatic centers, wellness spas, luxury hotels, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Contracting

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC), Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Technical ceramics installation
• Liquid waterproofing systems
• Swimming pool tiling
• Industrial ceramic coatings
• Building marble work

Headquarters

HQ city

Sennecey-lès-Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction and Renovation Services: One-time project-based revenue from installation of technical ceramics, special coatings, waterproofing systems, and stone/marble work on construction and renovation projects. Revenue derived from materials + labor contracts with public and private clients.
2. Specialized Industry Services: Industrial ceramic installation for food processing, wineries, and manufacturing facilities requiring specialized flooring and coating solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VIVACI is a specialty construction contractor that installs technical ceramics, liquid waterproofing systems, special coatings, screeds, and building marble work for aquatic centers, wellness/spa facilities, luxury hotels, commercial/office buildings, and industrial sites across France. The company delivers projects end-to-end, from in-house engineering studies through material supply and on-site installation by qualified craftsmen teams, serving both public sector clients (municipalities, intercommunalities) and private enterprise clients.

Product overview

VIVACI is a construction and renovation services company specializing in technical ceramics and special coatings. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Sennecey-lès-Dijon, France, the company operates as a subsidiary of Groupe AMG. Their core offerings include technical ceramic tiling (céramiques techniques), special coatings (revêtements spéciaux), liquid waterproofing systems (systèmes d'étanchéité liquide), screeds (chapes), and building marble work (marbrerie du bâtiment). The company serves five main market segments: aquatic centers and swimming pools (centres aquatiques), aqualudic/recreational water centers, wellness and spa facilities, luxury hospitality, commercial office/tertiary buildings, and industrial applications. VIVACI's services span from project study and material selection to installation and waterproofing, with a focus on complex projects requiring high technical expertise such as Olympic swimming pools, heritage building renovations, and industrial food processing facilities. In 2024, the company achieved approximately €12 million in revenue with around 15 operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centres aquatiques (Aquatic Center Tiling & Waterproofing) High-technicality ceramic tiling and certified liquid waterproofing system installation for public and private swimming pools, Olympic training facilities, and aquatic centers requiring strict hygiene, anti-slip, and chemical resistance performance.
• Centres aqualudiques (Water Recreation Center Tiling & Waterproofing) Ceramic tiling and liquid waterproofing for large-scale indoor aqualudic and water-recreation complexes combining pools, slides, and family leisure areas, with project examples exceeding 9,000m2 of work surface.
• Centres de bien-être (Wellness & Spa Facility Tiling) High-technicality ceramic tiling and liquid waterproofing for hammams, saunas, balneotherapy zones, and thermal/wellness facilities requiring humidity resistance, thermal variation tolerance, and aesthetic quality.
• Hôtellerie (Luxury Hospitality Marble & Stone Work) Building marble work and premium ceramic installation for hotel bathrooms, lobbies, restaurants, spa areas, and facades, with reference projects at luxury hospitality brands including Hyatt Regency and Pullman.
• Tertiaire / Bureaux (Office & Commercial Building Tiling) Marble work and technical ceramic installation for commercial office buildings, mixed-use developments, reception areas, hallways, and building facades, including large surface projects such as the Immeuble Latitude Courbevoie.
• Industrie (Industrial & Agroalimentary Ceramic Coatings) Industrial-grade ceramic and synthetic resin coatings for food processing facilities, wineries, dairies, collective kitchens, and manufacturing environments requiring strict hygiene, chemical and thermal resistance, and wear performance.
• Systèmes d'étanchéité liquide (Liquid Waterproofing Systems) Certified liquid applied waterproofing systems for collective swimming pools, tanks, vats, and pool basins, providing complete water-tightness and compliant with QUALIBAT codes 3242 and 3372.
• Chapes (Screeds & Floor Leveling) Floor leveling and screed installation, including sloped forms for proper water drainage in wet areas such as pool decks and industrial spaces, certified under QUALIBAT code 6261.
• Marbrerie du bâtiment (Building Marble Work) Marble and natural stone installation for high-end hotels, heritage buildings, and prestigious commercial properties, with expertise in Italian stone and custom-cut elements.
• Revêtements résilients (Resilient Floor Coverings) Installation of PVC, rubber, and linoleum resilient floor coverings, certified under QUALIBAT code 6223 with 'supérieure' technical competence, typically bundled with carpet and PVC flooring in hotel and commercial projects.
• Résines et anticorrosion industrielles (Industrial Resins & Anti-Corrosion Services via PROCESS-SOL) Application of synthetic resins, industrial floor protection, tank coating, waterproofing systems, anti-corrosion processes, concrete repair, and structural reinforcement services delivered by subsidiary PROCESS-SOL.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2175 successful projects completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PROCESS-SOLcoreOthersSubsidiary of VIVACI specializing in synthetic resin applications, industrial floor protection, tank coating, anti-corrosion systems, concrete repair, and structural reinforcement services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on waterproofing, sealing, bonding, and flooring systems used in construction. Overlaps with VIVACI's liquid waterproofing, screeds, and special coatings work, especially in pool and aquatic environments.
• PRB: French manufacturer of construction products including tile adhesives, waterproofing, renders, and floor screeds. Operates in the same material categories VIVACI applies in pool, hospitality, and industrial settings.
• ParexGroup: French construction chemicals company producing mortars, tile adhesives, waterproofing, and facade systems. Comparable product overlap with VIVACI's application portfolio, with strong French market presence.
• Weber (Saint-Gobain): French manufacturer of tile adhesives, screeds, waterproofing systems, and facade solutions. Directly adjacent to VIVACI's core material categories and target applications (pools, facades, flooring).
• Bostik: Specialty adhesives and sealants manufacturer serving construction and industrial markets. Relevant comparable for VIVACI's waterproofing, screed, and tiling accessory materials.
• Cermix: French specialist in tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing systems for pools and technical environments. Direct product overlap with VIVACI's core ceramic and pool waterproofing application scope.
• Mapei: Italian leader in construction chemicals (adhesives, sealants, waterproofing systems) used in tiling and pool applications. Comparable to VIVACI's waterproofing and ceramic installation scope, though Mapei is a product manufacturer while VIVACI is a contractor-applicator.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials group with extensive French presence, including Weber and Gyproc. Broad incumbent in tile systems, waterproofing, and interior construction adjacent to VIVACI's specialty contractor offerings.
• Knauf: International manufacturer of drywall, insulation, flooring screeds, and surface finishing systems. Overlaps with VIVACI's screeds and interior surface treatment work, particularly in commercial and hospitality segments.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Global construction chemicals division offering concrete repair, waterproofing, flooring, and protective coatings. Relevant as a larger incumbent in categories overlapping PROCESS-SOL's industrial resin and tank coating work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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