Viva ACP Launches Experience Centre in Nashik

08 Jul 2025 CW Team

Viva ACP, one of Asia’s leading manufacturers of Metal Composite Panels (MCP), has unveiled a new state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Nashik. Situated at Plot No. 10, Kathe Industrial Estate, Tigrania Road, Dwarka, the centre aims to make Viva’s premium cladding solutions more accessible to architects, developers, and design professionals in Western India.

The centre was formally inaugurated by Prakash Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Viva Composite Panel, along with Nitin Jain and Mayank Jain, Directors at the company.

Conceptualised as an interactive and immersive space, the Experience Centre displays a comprehensive range of Viva’s cladding innovations — from the textured finishes of Santa Fe and Natural Stone collections to the metallic series Tarnish Metallum and Alu Zinto. The space also introduces Viva’s latest product lines including the Louvers and Solid X Series.

Speaking at the launch, Prakash Jain said,

“Nashik is witnessing a steady rise in infrastructure and real estate development, and we see immense potential here. This new Experience Centre is not just a showcase of our product range, but a platform to engage with architects and designers more meaningfully. We want to empower them with the right tools, textures, and technologies to elevate their design visions.”

The launch of the Nashik Experience Centre further strengthens Viva ACP’s pan-India footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and design-forward cladding solutions tailored to diverse architectural needs.

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