EDINBURGH-based construction firm Orocco has announced it is ‘primed for significant growth’ after expanding into a new headquarters to meet increased demand.
The company has taken over West Church, the premises which formerly housed bespoke furniture maker Charles Taylor Woodwork.
The B-listed former church, believed to date from the 1840s, is situated on nearly an acre of land on Old Edinburgh Road not far from the firm’s original offices which have been home since formation in 2012.
With around 10,000 sq. ft of internal space, Orocco has quadrupled the size of its joinery workshop. The facility will accommodate a larger spray booth and various woodworking machines including a four-sided thicknesser, panel saw and a spindle moulder.
Specialising in high-end builds and renovations, Orocco said staffing numbers are set to rise in the wake of the move.
Founders Mark Ivinson and Jonny Blurton also own MadeByOrocco, Trinity Decorating Services and electrical company SEC Scotland, with those businesses also being based at West Church.
“It’s an iconic building in the area and it has been very well maintained,” said Jonny Blurton. “Orocco and MadeByOrocco have gone from strength to strength in the past 11 years and this is the right move at the right time for us.
“The growth in the business has been consistent and we’re now looking to accelerate that with the move. From working out of the back of a van to hiring an increasing number of staff and moving into our new state-of-the-art premises, this shows the ambition and determination we have as a team.
“We have really been focusing on the high-end residential market with extensions and renovations and work with some of the biggest architect practices in Edinburgh. A larger office and bespoke joinery workshop demonstrate the scale of projects and builds we are ready to deliver.”
Mark Ivinson added, “Our family of businesses, Orocco, MadeByOrocco, Trinity Decorating Services and SEC Scotland will have a more well-equipped space to call home. We’re excited to be based in Dalkeith and investing in the local economy. I’m proud of what we have achieved to date and excited for the next steps we have planned.”
