VIVABLAST: Charting a Decade of Growth and Innovation

Q: Who is the CEO and leadership team?

Board of Management Mr Jacques Vivarès – Chairman Mr Boris Vivarès – VIVABLAST Group General Director – Commercial & Business Development Mr Shanthamani Muthukumar – VIVABLAST Vietnam General Manager

As VIVABLAST reached the 30th year of operation, Mr. Boris Vivares – VIVABLAST Group General Director recently shared the company’s ambitious 10-year strategic roadmap, outlining a bold vision for the future of industrial services.

“At VIVABLAST, we are committed to leading the way in sustainable solutions, digital transformation, and workforce development,”

Mr. Boris emphasized.

“We will leverage our expertise to shape the future of industrial services and contribute to a more sustainable world.”

Key pillars of this vision include:

1. Global Expansion

2. Renewable Energy Growth

3. Sustainability Solutions

4. Digital Transformation

5. Oil & Gas Adaptation

6. Global Supply Chain Leadership

7. Workforce Development

8. Enhanced CSR

9. Strategic Partnerships

10. Unwavering Commitment to QHSE

Global Expansion: Aggressive market penetration in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines), with a focus on emerging markets like Cambodia and Laos. Further expansion into the Middle East, India, and other key regions is also planned.
Renewable Energy Growth: Capitalizing on VIVABLAST’s expertise in wind turbine maintenance and advanced inspection, the company will actively support large-scale wind and solar projects.
Sustainability Solutions: Expanding service offerings in energy-efficient coatings, passive fire protection, and decarbonization strategies to align with global environmental demands.
Digital Transformation: Embracing predictive maintenance, data analytics, and robotics to optimize industrial services and enhance operational efficiency across all departments.
Oil & Gas Adaptation: Focusing on asset retrofitting, efficiency improvements, and decommissioning services to navigate the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry.
Global Supply Chain Leadership: Establishing regional hubs to export fabricated equipment and specialized services across Asia-Pacific and globally.
Workforce Development: Establishing training academies to address the growing demand for skilled labor, upskilling existing employees, and developing a robust talent pipeline.
Enhanced CSR: Strengthening corporate social responsibility initiatives through the adoption of green technologies and active community engagement.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with leading technology providers to develop and implement cutting-edge asset management solutions.
Unwavering Commitment to QHSE: Maintaining the highest standards in quality, health, safety, and environmental practices to build enduring client trust and solidify VIVABLAST’s position as a regional leader.

This strategic roadmap underscores VIVABLAST’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and excellence as the company navigates the evolving industrial landscape. In this new year 2025, VIVABLAST will embark on a journey to translate this vision into tangible realities. Through focused execution and unwavering commitment, the company aims to solidify its position as a leader in providing comprehensive industrial asset life solutions.

About Us

VIVABLAST was founded in 1994, as a 100% foreign-owned company with an ambition to become the most preferred and trustful service provider for industrial assets protection in Southeast Asia.

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia experienced rapid economic growth with significant investments in industrial facilities, equipment, and infrastructures of Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Marine, Power Generation & Manufacturing sectors.

Hence, VIVABLAST has succeeded as a reliable subcontractor for many International & Domestic companies by delivering our professional services to such prestigious companies as PIRIOU, JGCS, Technip, KNOC, Metacor, PTSC groups, Vietsovpetro, etc. with great passion.

Our innovative system of mobile blasting & painting workshops can be mobilized anywhere in Southeast Asia for all major projects and infrastructure sites, which has performed very well during Vietnam’s first refinery project – Dung Quat followed by Vung Ang 1.2 Power Plant project and the biggest Oil & Gas complex in Vietnam – Nghi Son Refinery.

In 2014, VIVABLAST landed in the soils of Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia to capture the growing demands of customers at any time and anywhere.

Over 28 years of steady deliberate growth, we feel confident and proud of our team and their capacities to play a vital role in the multi-disciplinary industrial services provider.

Why Choose Us?

Expertise of industrial assets preserving since 1994

FAQs

What solutions does VIVABLAST offer?

VIVABLAST is a company that offers surface preparation and industrial painting solutions for various industries such as oil and gas, marine, construction, and mining. Some of the solutions they offer include abrasive blasting, hydro blasting, tank cleaning, industrial coating, and passive fire protection.

Who is the CEO and leadership team?

Board of Management

Mr Jacques Vivarès – Chairman
Mr Boris Vivarès – VIVABLAST Group General Director – Commercial & Business Development
Mr Shanthamani Muthukumar – VIVABLAST Vietnam General Manager

What is our history and background?

VIVABLAST is a global provider of industrial asset protection solutions in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and surrounding countries. VIVABLAST is a 100% foreign-owned Company accredited ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 by Bureau Veritas with offices and setup over South-East Asia. Since 1994, we have been servicing industry leaders in major projects from construction phase to maintenance programs. Our vertical expertise includes all industry sectors, particularly: oil & gas, power & utilities, shipbuilding, mining and manufacturing. We design and deliver professional services to preserve our Clients’ assets sustainably, through efficient and reliable specialty services and integrated solutions.

What is our approach to sustainability and social responsibility?

VIVABLAST is committed to sustainability and social responsibility. The company aims to reduce its environmental impact through various initiatives, such as implementing environmentally friendly technologies and reducing waste. Additionally, VIVABLAST has programs in place to support its employees, their families, and the communities in which they operate. The company also supports various charitable organizations and encourages its employees to participate in community service activities.