The lcv group, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of vehicles to businesses, has relocated to Riverside House, a state-of-the-art complex in the heart of Swansea’s SA1 area.

The new premises will allow the company to further expand its workforce and services. It will also provide a home for other businesses and startups in the area and utilise the latest in green technology to make the offices as self-sustaining as possible.

Having been based in Neath Port Talbot for more than 10 years, the lcv group has returned to the city where it first began trading in Morriston in the early 2000s. Back then the company was little more than a handful of people in a portacabin, but it has since transformed into a major employer and industry leader, picking up many accolades over the last decade including being named Best Commercial Vehicle Broker in the UK at the Brokers News Awards 2023.

Riverside House, as the name suggests, sits overlooking the nearby River Tawe, just a stone’s throw away from Morfa Shopping Park. It is also a short walk from Swansea.com Stadium, home of Swansea City, the football team the company have sponsored for more than 10 years.

While work on the complex is still ongoing, all existing staff moved in early January, and the increased space means they have already been joined by new members of the team. Along with dozens of refurbished rooms including kitchens and bathrooms, new additions made possible by the extra space include a shower room, a multifaith area, and an auditorium style lecture room ideal for conferences.

CEO Rod Lloyd said:

“We’ve bought this terrific complex in Swansea, and we haven’t cut any corners in making it somewhere that people are proud of and happy to work in. The central location makes it ideal for staff and visitors alike, and as a lifelong Swansea City fan, it’s fantastic to be working directly opposite the stadium.”

Not only will the increased space allow for a larger workforce, but it also means other businesses can be based withing the complex and benefit from more than 150 parking spaces and refurbished facilities.

Lloyd adds:

“Within the first week, we increased our head count by five, and we expect at least another 10 by the end of this year. Combined with the tenants coming in, it’s highly likely that Riverside House will accommodate somewhere in the region of 125 people by 2025. We’re also planning to open a business hub that will help startups. We were all startups at some point, and we’re keen to offer help to others to get going.”

Riverside House utilises the latest in green technology to power the business and purify the air. ‘Living walls’ made of moss have been installed throughout the building that double up as unique design features, while plans are in place for solar energy to power the business by mid-2024. A key area in the world’s green strategy is the switch from fossil fuels to electric, and with that in mind publicly accessible charging points for electric vehicles will be installed.

Lloyd says:

“The complex is an ongoing project, and we will be continuously looking for more ways to improve it. From electric vehicle charging to outside dining areas, we have lots of ideas just waiting to be implemented and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Riverside House.”

The lcv group’s new address is: Riverside House, Normandy Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea, SA1 2JA.