MAKINEN will be exhibiting at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami on June 3–4, 2025. The event takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and MAKINEN can be found at Booth 1016.

CSI Design Expo brings together cruise line representatives, shipyards, and suppliers from across the industry, with a focus on interior design, outfitting, and supply for the passenger ship sector.

At Booth 1016, MAKINEN will present its turnkey interior offering, from cabin refurbishments to expedition vessel newbuild deliveries and marine-grade furniture manufacturing.

To book a meeting with our team during the expo, please contact CEO Jaakko Makikalli at jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com.

MAKINEN will visit Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami Beach on the exhibition days from Tuesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 10. The event is the largest gathering of cruise industry professionals, with more than 10,000 attendees and over 600 exhibitors. The event brings together cruise lines, shipyards, designers, outfitters, and suppliers to share ideas and discuss what’s next for the industry. This year, Seatrade Cruise Global celebrates its 40th anniversary.

MAKINEN will be represented by CEO Jaakko Mäkikalli and Markus Mäkinen, President of Makinen Inc. If you’d like to meet or schedule a meeting during Seatrade, please reach out to them via email at jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com or markus.makinen@ismakinen.com.

Learn more at https://www.seatradecruiseevents.com.

The latest issue of the Turku Chamber of Commerce magazine features businesses from the Turku region. MAKINEN’s CEO, Jaakko Mäkikalli, shares insights into our marine interior business, covering cabin refurbishment, furniture production, full interior deliveries for expedition vessel series, and the methods behind our efficient project execution.

Find the article Sisustusosaamista maailman merillä (in Finnish only) here.

We are launching MAKINEN In Focus, a six-part video series taking a closer look at what goes into marine interior projects. From planning and logistics to project management and execution, we’ll discuss what it takes to deliver high-quality interiors for both newbuilds and refurbishments. Along the way, we’ll cover the process, challenges, and solutions—and how everything comes together at a dry dock.

The first episode, About MAKINEN, is now live. CEO Jaakko Makikalli and President of MAKINEN Inc. Markus Makinen explain what we actually do when we deliver marine interiors—whether it’s refurbishing existing spaces, building new ones, or managing full turn-key projects.

New episodes will be released every few months, each focusing on a different aspect of marine interior projects. You can also find past videos of completed projects on our YouTube channel—subscribe to stay updated!

MAKINEN team and the CMHI shipyard are making steady progress on the seventh Infinity-class expedition vessel, SunStone Ships’ Douglas Mawson, launched in late November 2024 and set for delivery in 2025.

MAKINEN COO Ville Helenius visited the site to see the progress firsthand and gain insight into the ongoing work. The vessel, featuring Ulstein’s innovative X-BOW, will soon join the Aurora Expeditions fleet, designed for exploration in challenging environments.

The interior design is by Tomas Tillberg Design, and MAKINEN is the sole interior contractor for the entire Infinity-class vessel series, having outfitted the six previous sister ships. Work continues on Douglas Mawson as we install the interiors with the same attention to detail and quality that define the series.

In the photo, from left: Sami Leinonen, Mirna Zhou, Zhaoping Ding, Peipei Zhong, Timo Mouru, and Ville Helenius.

MAKINEN is featured in the latest edition of Business Enquirer (Issue 132). The article explores MAKINEN’s expertise in turnkey marine interiors, highlighting recent projects such as Icon of the Seas, Margaritaville at Sea Islander, and the SunStone Ships Infinity-class series.

CEO Jaakko Makikalli and Markus Makinen, President of Makinen, Inc. USA, discuss the company’s focus on precision, transparency, and delivering projects efficiently. These values have been at the heart of MAKINEN’s success over the past three decades, helping the company build a solid reputation in the marine interior industry.

The article highlights how MAKINEN’s commitment to quality and on-time delivery continues to drive its growth and global presence.

Click here to download the MAKINEN article: The Rising Demand for Marine Interior Expertise

Click here to view the full Business Enquirer  Issue 132

In April, MAKINEN completed the refurbishment of 803 cabins at the Margaritaville at Sea Islander in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The project included updates to furniture, carpet, textiles, lighting, and headboards, along with the installation of TV panels, vanity mirrors with lights, and ceiling moldings.

The production method used in the project, known as the MAKINEN Way, delivered minute-level accuracy and clear visibility throughout the process. The customer team members could easily follow the progress in real time, knowing exactly what would be done and when each batch of cabins would be ready for final inspection and handover.

“Our method eliminates guesswork by providing detailed plans before the work begins and offering our clients full transparency throughout the project,” says Jaakko Mäkikalli, CEO of MAKINEN.

The MAKINEN team was able to complete 32 cabins per day, excluding ramp-up and ramp-down time, finishing the entire project of 803 cabins in 28 days. For the customer, the process was transparent. The team coordinated material deliveries to match the pace of production, and the client could track progress easily. MAKINEN’s system also provided updates for hotel management, showing how many cabins were under renovation each day and when they would be available for use again.

“Efficiency and flexibility are key,” says Mäkikalli. “This project demonstrates our ability to adapt, scale production, and deliver results on time while maintaining our focus on quality and customer satisfaction.”

Enjoy the photos and video of the finalized cabins and see how the updates have transformed the spaces.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Jaakko Mäkikalli at jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com

Photos and video: Heikki Salonen Photography

The latest MAKINEN Sustainability Report, covering the financial year from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, is now available. This fifth annual report highlights the company’s efforts in sustainability, focusing on progress in environmental responsibility, employee well-being, and ethical business practices across its global operations. The full report is available for download here.

“Sustainability, along with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), is one of the focus areas of our business strategy. It influences all levels of our operations”, says Jaakko Mäkikalli, CEO of MAKINEN. “The key is that we do our part in every aspect: minimizing waste, reducing emissions, improving sourcing efficiency, and lowering our carbon footprint. At the same time, we support our customers in meeting their sustainability goals by offering services and products that align with their standards and objectives.”

MAKINEN’s sustainability focus areas are closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the reporting follows the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) standards.

For more information, please contact Chief Administrative Officer Kirsi Orava at kirsi.orava@ismakinen.com.
You can also find all previous reports on our Sustainability page.