De Klerk Binnenbouw

What De Klerk Binnenbouw does

De Klerk Binnenbouw B.V. (DKB) is a Dutch specialist in the design and construction of bespoke luxury superyacht interiors, headquartered at Westbaan 210, Moordrecht, Netherlands. Founded in 1873 by Hendrik Hubertus de Klerk originally as a carpet and mat producer in Rotterdam, the firm evolved into a premier interior builder serving the superyacht market. Since 2015 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Royal De Vries Shipbuilding), within the Feadship group, and it holds the Dutch Royal predicate (Koninklijk) granted in 1999 as a Court Supplier (Hofleverancier).

The company delivers fully integrated interior solutions from engineering through production and installation under a single roof, combining traditional woodworking craftsmanship with modern technology including 3D design, virtual reality visualization, and interactive drawing systems. Its portfolio of award-winning projects includes Savannah, Como, Moonrise, Lady S, Vertigo, Somnium, Hasna, Najiba, Arrow, and Rasselas. DKB has served as Feadship's preferred interior partner since 1978 and collaborates with a network of naval architects and designers including Sinot, Redman Whiteley Dixon, Andrew Winch Design, Terence Disdale, Liaigre, and Bannenberg & Rowell. Refit and upgrade services are offered alongside new-build work, supported by a workforce of over 150 skilled professionals including master craftsmen, planners, engineers, and designers, with active BBL work-learn programs to train new joiners.

Revenue is generated through custom project-based contracts for new-build yacht interiors (each a one-off commission) and professional services for refits and upgrades. The go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales, engaging yacht builders (primarily Feadship), naval architects, and yacht owners globally through dedicated contact channels ([email protected], [email protected]), with operating geographies spanning the Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, the UK, and the USA. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by project scope, yacht size, and design requirements.

Name

De Klerk Binnenbouw

Legal name

De Klerk Binnenbouw B.V.

Website

https://dkb.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

De Klerk Binnenbouw designs and constructs bespoke luxury interiors for superyachts. Founded in 1873 and based in Moordrecht, Netherlands, it serves as Feadship's preferred interior partner under Royal De Vries Scheepsbouw ownership, employing over 150 skilled craftsmen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Superyacht Interior Construction and Refit Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Interior Joinery & Fit-Out Manufacturing (IMAJAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Yacht Refit, Rebuild & Lifecycle Upgrades (MRO) (IMAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Custom yacht interiors
• Superyacht refit services
• Marine interior construction
• Bespoke yacht design
• Luxury yacht craftsmanship

Headquarters

HQ city

Moordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Interiors: Design and construction of bespoke interiors for superyachts. Each project is unique and custom-made, involving complete interior execution from concept to installation.
2. Refit Services: Restoration and upgrade services for existing yacht interiors, ranging from subtle updates to complete transformations.
3. Project Services: Full-service interior project execution including engineering, production and installation under one roof.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Klerk Binnenbouw designs, engineers, produces, and installs fully bespoke interiors for superyachts, handling the complete interior execution from concept through installation. The company also provides refit and restoration services for existing yacht interiors, ranging from subtle updates to complete transformations. As Feadship's preferred interior partner since 1978, all work is delivered under one roof by a team of 150+ craftsmen, designers, and engineers.

Product overview

De Klerk Binnenbouw is a specialized yacht interior design and construction company offering bespoke interior solutions for superyachts. The company provides interior design services, custom interior projects (such as Savannah, Como, and Rasselas), and comprehensive refit services. As Feadship's trusted interior partner since 1978, the company delivers fully integrated interior services under one roof, from design through production and installation. The company also offers work-learn programs (BBL) for training craftsmen in furniture making/yacht interior building and yacht painting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple World Superyacht Awards and Boat International Design & Innovation Awards across various years

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FeadshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Klerk Binnenbouw has been Feadship's trusted interior partner since 1978. The partnership began when Cees de Vries invited DKB to design the interior of Feadship's first yacht. DKB contributes to interiors of countless custom-built superyachts and is described as Feadship's preferred interior partner.
• Royal De Vries Shipbuilding (Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2015, De Klerk Binnenbouw has been part of the Royal De Vries Shipbuilding group. This parent company relationship provides strategic alignment and access to the broader Feadship network.
• Terence Disdale DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration creating 10 Feadships together. Quote describes DKB's craftsmanship as 'astounding' and workshop drawings as 'impeccable'.
• Liaigre (Guillaume Rolland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on high-quality interior projects. Rolland states DKB has 'discovered new standards' in interior projects with 'no compromises or shortcuts'.
• Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Dickie Bannenberg & Simon Rowell)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValued cooperation described as 'thorough, responsive and efficient – producing work of the highest quality'.
• Various Naval Architects and Designers WorldwideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKB states pride in acclaimed partnerships with naval architects and designers worldwide. Includes collaborations with designers such as Sinot, Redman Whiteley Dixon, Andrew Winch Design, and others for various yacht projects.
• H.P. Mutters & Son (Koninklijke Meubelfabriek)minorOthersAcquired in 1971. Royal furniture manufacturer famous for interiors of royal palaces, trains, airplanes, and ships. Added impressive interior design tradition to DKB's history.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICON Yachts: Dutch hybrid yacht build and refit yard with interior fit-out capabilities. Operates in the same Dutch/European superyacht ecosystem as DKB and competes for refit and conversion scopes.
• Lusben: Italian yacht refit, repair, and conversion yard owned by Azimut|Benetti, with deep superyacht interior refit capabilities. Comparable to DKB's refit and lifecycle-upgrade offering and a primary alternative for owners choosing refit yards in the Mediterranean.
• Monaco Marine: Mediterranean yacht refit and maintenance network specializing in superyacht interior refits and conversions. Comparable service scope on the refit side and competing for the same owner-driven refit budgets.
• Pendennis Shipyard: UK-based superyacht builder and refit yard with in-house interior joinery teams. Comparable custom interior and refit services for large yachts, serving overlapping owner and designer networks.
• Rybovich: U.S. superyacht service, refit, and construction facility with interior craftsmanship capabilities. Comparable custom interior work and refit offering, providing geographic complementarity for owners in the Americas.
• Vikal International: Australian specialist in luxury yacht interior design, joinery, and fit-out for superyachts. Directly comparable custom-interior service offering and similar reliance on high-end craftsmanship, competing with De Klerk Binnenbouw for interior packages on new builds and refits.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Huisman: Dutch builder of large custom sailing and motor yachts with high-end interior capabilities. Comparable premium positioning, craftsmanship focus, and engagement with the same owner and designer networks.
• Heesen Yachts: Established Dutch superyacht builder with broader platform offering including in-house interior departments. Overlaps with DKB's customer base of owners and naval architects and is a potential in-source competitor for interior scopes.

Others

• H.P. Mutters & Zoon (historical): Royal furniture manufacturer historically acquired by De Klerk Binnenbouw in 1971, with pedigree in palace, train, aircraft, and ship interiors. Indirectly comparable as a heritage joinery/furniture brand now under DKB's umbrella.

Emerging players

• Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design: Netherlands-based superyacht design studio that specifies and oversees interior packages on DKB's projects. Functionally an upstream collaborator but also a potential supplier-side competitor for interior design execution on competing yards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-klerk-binnenbouw-b.v.

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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