Merima’s mission is to be the most successful company in the world in designing, building and delivering turnkey interiors for ships. In doing so, Merima will meet the customers expectations. Our company will do just that with leading and innovative technology, competitive pricing, overall accountability and high – class service and support.
We operate global anywhere the cruise and passenger ships are being built or refurbished. Our goal is to be a preferred partner in creating specialized cruise and passenger ship interiors throughout the ships lifespan.
Mauri Mäkiranta, Chairman of the Board
Main office and factory: Helsinki, Finland
Founded: 1987
Owners
Mr. Mauri Mäkiranta, CEO & Chairman of the Board
The Executive Board
Mr. Mauri Mäkiranta, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Mikko Mäkiranta, Board Member
Ms. Minna Mäkiranta, Board Member
Management Team
Mr. Mauri Mäkiranta, CEO
Mr. Mikko Mäkiranta, COO
Mr. Jukka Hallamaa, Projects Director
Mr. Tuomo Kivioja, CFO
Mr. Janne Vesa, Development Manager
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Our Values
Customer Focus
Productivity
Staff Well-Being
Mutual Respect and Interaction
Professional Attitude
Continuous Development
Our History
1987
Merima Ltd. was founded in1987 by two individual owners, Mauri Mäkiranta and Timo Nisonen. Their business idea was to do what they knew best: supplying interior solutions for all kinds of ships.
1990
The growth-oriented company quickly set its target at becoming the business leader in five years. The target turnover, EUR 1.7 million (FIM 10 million at the time), was surpassed during the third year of operation.
1993
Merima moved into its current premises in Helsinki. This was another important step for the company that also supported the growth.
1999
The company supplied approximately 4,500 sq. m. of public space to each of ships in the Voyager series between 1997–2003, including theatres, restaurants and club areas.
2002
Merima has intensified its’ efforts in the conversion of existing cruiser ships. Our U.S. office Merima LLC was established to support this part of operations.