Mivan

What Mivan does

Mivan Ltd is a privately held, Northern Ireland-based interior fit-out and marine outfitting specialist operating from a 110,000 sq. ft. integrated manufacturing facility in Antrim. Founded circa 1980 as a bespoke joinery business, it is now part of The Rathbane Group and delivers turnkey fit-out projects spanning luxury hospitality (e.g., Bulgari Hotel and Residences, Belmond Grand Hibernian, Auriens Chelsea), prime residential, commercial, museums and government buildings (e.g., the Scottish Parliament), under both principal-contractor and specialist-subcontractor delivery models.

The company runs five interconnected service lines: Fit-Out (land-based projects), Marine Outfitting (cruise ships, expedition vessels, riverboats, superyachts), Bespoke Joinery and Architectural Metalwork (in-house manufacture using 3D Autodesk Inventor CAD, 5-axis CNC, and spray line technology), Modular Solutions (volumetric bathroom pods and panelised wall systems), and a dedicated Superyacht & Expedition Vessels sub-brand. This vertical integration from design through installation, backed by Digital Vault Pro revision control, is the core of its delivery model and a noted productivity driver.

Mivan monetises through negotiated, project-based fixed-price contracts; disclosed contract values include £8.7m for DS3 Canary Wharf washrooms, £6m for Southbank Place pods, £1.4m for Crown Place, and £2.3m for Crystal Serenity Cadiz, with the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber project described as multi-million-pound. The business is family-controlled (McConville family via The Rathbane Group), privately held with no institutional funding, and operates across the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Customer concentration sits in large enterprise clients across cruise (RCCL, P&O Australia, Carnival, HAL, Viking, TUI, Margaritaville at Sea) and luxury hospitality, with repeat engagements indicating embedded procurement relationships rather than high single-customer dependency.

Name

Mivan

Legal name

Mivan Ltd

Website

https://mivan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mivan Ltd is a Northern Ireland-based, family-owned (Rathbane Group) interior fit-out and marine outfitting specialist delivering turnkey luxury projects from a 110,000 sq. ft. in-house factory, serving cruise lines, luxury hotels, prime residential and government clients across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Fit-Out Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Interior fit-out
• Marine outfitting
• Bespoke joinery
• Modular construction
• Superyacht interiors

Headquarters

HQ city

Antrim

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interior Fit-Out Services: Full turnkey fit-out service for land-based projects including design, manufacturing, planning, project management, and installation. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with developers, contractors, and property owners.
2. Marine Outfitting: Comprehensive refurbishment and interior fit-out services for cruise ships, superyachts, and expedition vessels. Includes new build outfitting and revitalisation projects delivered globally.
3. Bespoke Joinery Manufacturing: Custom joinery and architectural metalwork manufactured in-house at the 110,000 sq. ft. facility. Components manufactured to specification for fit-out projects.
4. Modular Solutions: Offsite manufacturing of bathroom pods and panel-based wall solutions delivered ready for installation. Includes £8.7m Canary Wharf contract and £6m Southbank Place contract.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mivan provides turnkey interior fit-out services combining in-house design, manufacturing, project management and installation. It serves land-based projects (luxury hotels, prime residential, commercial, museums) and marine projects (cruise ships, expedition vessels, superyachts) globally, complemented by bespoke joinery manufacturing from a 110,000 sq. ft. Antrim facility and modular offsite construction solutions including bathroom pods and panel-based wall systems.

Product overview

Mivan is an award-winning interior fit-out company offering a complete turnkey service comprising five interconnected service lines: Fit-Out (land-based projects), Marine Outfitting (cruise ships and vessels), Bespoke Joinery (in-house manufacturing from 110,000 sq. ft. factory), Modular Solutions (offsite construction including bathroom pods and wall systems), and a dedicated Superyacht & Expedition Vessels division. The company operates across diverse sectors including luxury hotels, prime residential, commercial, museums, stadiums, and marine interiors, providing in-house design, manufacturing, planning, project management, and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mivan Marine: Marine outfitting division specializing in cruise ships, expedition vessels, and superyacht interior fit-out and refurbishment services.
• Mivan Modular Solutions

Products and services

• Fit-Out Services Comprehensive interior fit-out service for land-based projects, covering design, manufacturing, project management and installation across luxury hotels, prime residential, commercial, museums and leisure sectors. Delivered as turnkey contracts with developers, contractors and property owners.
• Marine Outfitting Complete interior refurbishment and fit-out service for cruise ships, expedition vessels and riverboats. Includes new-build outfitting and revitalisation projects delivered in dry-dock globally with large mobilised craft teams.
• Bespoke Joinery World-class bespoke joinery and architectural metalwork manufactured in a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring wood machine shop, spray shop, assembly shop and metal works, with 5-axis CNC and state-of-the-art spray line technology.
• Modular Solutions Offsite construction solutions including bathroom pods ('plug and play' fully constructed units) and panel-based wall systems for residential, hotel and student accommodation projects with logistical constraints.
• Superyacht and Expedition Vessels Specialised outfitting services for superyachts and expedition vessels, including new-build outfitting, interior refit, refurbishment, revitalisation, routine maintenance and design development using 3D modelling.
• Mivan Modular Pod Bespoke pod system for residential, hotel and student accommodation markets. Delivered volumetric or flat-pack depending on site access, with plumbing and electrical services completed and tested in factory prior to installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assembly and painting times reduced by approximately 20% through 3D design and streamlined production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MJM MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Rathbane Group sister company providing specialist marine outfitting. Jointly appointed with Mivan for Margaritaville at Sea fleet investment programme, delivering key elements of onboard experience including central atrium, spa, dining venues and VIP areas.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for digital transformation using Autodesk Inventor 3D design software. Transition from 2D CAD enabled improved design capabilities, customer experience enhancement, operational efficiency gains and sustainability contributions.
• Superyacht UKminorOthersIndustry membership for superyacht sector representation and networking
• International Superyacht SocietyminorOthersInternational trade association membership for superyacht industry
• British MarineminorOthersUK marine industry trade association membership
• Rathbane GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Mivan. Strategic partnership with sister company MJM Marine for combined cruise ship outfitting capabilities. Joint appointment for Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber refurbishment project.
• Harland & WolffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelfast shipyard partnership for Margaritaville at Sea Islander outfitting project
• TerramareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine services partner for Margaritaville at Sea Islander project delivery

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Almaco Group: Finnish-headquartered marine outfitting specialist delivering cabin modules, galleys and public areas for cruise and offshore vessels. Closest external peer to Mivan's marine outfitting business in scope and customer base.
• Portview Fit-Out: UK-based luxury interior fit-out contractor serving hotels, prime residential and commercial developers. Comparable to Mivan's land-based fit-out division in customer type, geography and project size profile.
• MJM Marine: Sister company under The Rathbane Group focused on cruise ship and superyacht outfitting. Most direct peer given shared ownership, joint bids (Margaritaville at Sea), and overlapping marine interior capability.
• Deanestor: UK manufacturer and installer of fitted joinery and modular solutions for hotels, student accommodation and residential developers. Closest peer for Mivan's modular pod and panelised wall offering.

Broad incumbents

• Italian Sea Group: Listed Italian group operating Admiral and Perini Navi brands for new-build and refit of superyachts. Comparable on superyacht interior capability but much larger and vertically integrated into hull construction.
• Feadship: Dutch luxury yacht builder with dedicated refit division that competes for the same custom superyacht interior work Mivan targets. Comparable for superyacht refit positioning but operates a full yard rather than an interior specialist model.
• Lürssen: German family-owned superyacht builder that increasingly exposes refit and revitalisation capacity. Tangentially comparable where Mivan delivers interior outfitting on Lürssen-built hulls; much larger and vertically integrated.
• Damen Shipyards: Diversified Dutch shipbuilder with yacht-building (SeaXplorer, Amels) and refit activities, including interior outfitting of superyachts and expedition vessels. Comparable on marine interior scope, but operates at substantially larger scale across many vessel types.
• Blohm+Voss: Hamburg shipyard historically tied to Lürssen, offering superyacht new-build and major refit including interior outfitting. Comparable for superyacht refit work, though broader scope and substantially larger scale.

Emerging players

• Benchmark Furniture: UK bespoke joinery manufacturer with strong luxury hotel and superyacht interior credentials. Comparable for the joinery-manufacturing capability that underpins Mivan's in-house production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MivanMarine

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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