SBA Interior

What SBA Interior does

SBA Interior Oy is a privately held Finnish limited company headquartered in Tammisaari (Ekenäs), Finland, organized into three operational divisions: SBA Marine, SBA Components, and SBA Materials. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies fire-rated interior systems for marine vessels, including classified panels (JMC 1 and JMC 4 series with B-15, B-0, A-60, A-30, and C-Class fire ratings and 31–57 dB sound insulation), sleeping systems (Pullman, bunk, sofa, and lower beds), inspection doors and hatches, floating floors, digital-printed surfaces, and assembly profiles. Customers include major cruise line operators (Royal Caribbean, Carnival/Costa, Disney, Viking), cargo vessel owners, and offshore oil rig operators, with documented references across vessels such as Costa Smeralda, Icon of the Seas, Mardi Gras, MyStar, and Star of the Seas.

The underlying technology stack combines non-combustible material manufacturing, high-performance laser cutting, press brake bending, CNC machining, welding and assembly, MED-certified digital printing, and modern 3D design software. Proven standard constructions serve as the engineering baseline, but final design is developed jointly with ship owner architects, shipyards, and SBA's own designers to produce tailor-made finishes per project. SBA Components operates an adjacent sheet metal subcontracting business using the same laser cutting and metalworking capacity for external metal industry customers, and SBA Materials supplies fire-technical solutions and sleeping systems into non-marine hospitality segments.

The business model is project-based B2B manufacturing rather than standardized product sales. Revenue is generated through one-time contracts tied to ship newbuild and refurbishment programs, with pricing determined per-project via quotation in cooperation with ship owners, architects, and shipyards. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales embedded into shipyard procurement workflows. Public pricing is not disclosed. Revenue figures are not publicly reported. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or funding rounds, and operates from a single headquarters site in Tammisaari.

Name

SBA Interior

Legal name

SBA Interior Ltd

Website

https://sba.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SBA Interior Oy is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in fire-rated marine interior systems — panels, beds, doors, and acoustic components — for cruise ships, cargo vessels, and offshore platforms, with adjacent sheet metal subcontracting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Interior Systems / Shipbuilding Components

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAIAF

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

SECONDARYTLAKAKAL

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Marine Vessel Maintenance & Repair (Shipyards)

SECONDARYIMAJAFAL

Fabrication & Prefab Modules for Repair (Spools, Steel/Aluminum Sections)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Ship Repair, Maintenance & Conversion (MRO)

SECONDARYIMAJAIAG

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

Keywords

• Marine interior panels
• Fire-rated wall panels
• Marine sleeping systems
• Metal subcontracting services
• Shipbuilding interior components

Headquarters

HQ city

Tammisaari

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Interior Systems: Manufacturing and supplying classified panels, beds, sofas, doors, and other interior components for marine vessels including luxury cruise liners, cargo vessels, and oil rigs. Revenue is generated through project-based orders customized to specific ship specifications.
2. Metal Subcontracting: Sheet metal component manufacturing using laser cutting, press brake bending, machining, welding, and assembly services for the metal industry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBA Interior Oy manufactures classified panels and beds of non-combustible materials for marine accommodations, including luxury cruise liner cabins and corridors as well as crew quarters on cargo vessels and oil rigs. Standard constructions are adapted to project-specific requirements through close cooperation with ship owners' architects, shipyards, and SBA's own designers. The company also operates a metal subcontracting division using high-performance laser cutting, press brake bending, machining, welding, and assembly to produce sheet metal components for the metal industry.

Product overview

SBA Interior Oy is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in marine interior systems and metal components. The company operates three main divisions: SBA Marine produces classified fire-rated panels and beds for marine accommodations (including cruise liners and cargo vessels), SBA Components provides subcontracting services for the metal industry using laser cutting and other manufacturing processes, and SBA Materials offers fire technical solutions and sleeping systems. The product portfolio includes JMC panel systems (JMC 1 and JMC 4 series) with varying fire ratings (B-15, B-0, A-60, A-30) and sound insulation (31-57 dB), sleeping systems (Pullman beds, bunk beds, sofa beds, lower beds), doors and hatches, digital printing services (MED-certified), and assembly profiles. SBA Components offers metalworking services including laser cutting, press brake bending, machining, welding, and design services for sheet metal components. Products are designed for luxury cruise liner cabins, corridors, crew quarters on cargo vessels, and oil rigs, with tailor-made finishes developed in cooperation with ship owners' architects and shipyards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SBA Marine: Panels and beds for marine accommodations
• SBA Components
• SBA Materials

Products and services

• Marine Fire-Rated Wall Panels (JMC Series) Classified panels of non-combustible materials for marine accommodations, with JMC 1 and JMC 4 series available in B-15, B-0, A-60, A-30, and C-Class fire ratings and 31-57 dB sound insulation options. Designed for luxury cruise liner cabins and corridors as well as crew quarters on cargo vessels and oil rigs.
• Marine Inspection Doors and Hatches Fire-rated inspection doors and hatches for B-15, B-0, and C-Class wall systems, available in 25mm and 30mm thicknesses and single and double configurations. Used in marine accommodations where access panels must meet fire safety classifications.
• SBA Door B-15 Fire-rated cabin door for B-15 wall systems, designed for marine accommodations and integrated with SBA's panel systems.
• Extension Screen B-15 Extension screen panel for B-15 fire-rated wall systems, available in standard, aluminum, and lightweight variants. Used as a complementary component to marine wall panel systems.
• Floating Floor System Floating floor system for marine vessels providing sound insulation and structural performance, designed for cabin and corridor applications in cruise and cargo vessels.
• Wet Panel Systems Wet room panel systems for marine bathrooms and wet areas, available in JMC 1 31 B-15, JMC 1 33 B-15, and JMC 4 31 B-0 variants to provide fire-rated and moisture-resistant surfaces.
• Marine Sleeping Systems (Pullman Beds, Bunk Beds, Lower Beds) Space-efficient sleeping systems for marine cabins and crew quarters, including wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted Pullman beds (B-15 and B-0 rated), stacked bunk beds with optional drawer storage, and lower beds with drawer and net bottom options. Designed with fixed frames and integrated backrests.
• Marine Seating Systems (Sofa Beds and Wall-Mounted Sofa Beds) Convertible sofa beds and space-saving wall-mounted sofa beds for marine accommodations, designed to fold up when not in use to maximize cabin space. Available with various finish options.
• SBA Print Digital Printing Service MED-certified digital printing service for wall panels and bed bottoms, allowing custom images and patterns on marine interior surfaces. Designed for cruise and vessel interiors requiring bespoke aesthetic finishes.
• Assembly Profiles High-quality steel mounting profiles including bottom, top, corner, and connection profiles for invisible panel fastening in marine wall systems. Used as installation hardware for JMC panel systems.
• Fire Hose Rack Fire hose rack and stand for marine vessels, manufactured from steel and aluminum. Used as marine safety equipment for fire suppression installations.
• Metal Subcontracting Services (Laser Cutting, Press Brake Bending, Machining, Welding, Assembly, Finishing) Sheet metal subcontracting services for the metal industry, including high-performance laser cutting, precision press brake bending, CNC machining, and surface finishing. Components are built to customer specifications for use in industrial applications.
• Design and Drawing Services for Metal Components 3D design and technical drawing services for custom metal components, utilizing modern 3D design software to produce precise models for subcontracting customers.
• HARDOX-wearpart Components Wear-resistant components manufactured from HARDOX steel for industrial applications requiring high durability under abrasion and impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• High sound reduction performance - products designed for effective sound insulation in marine cabins

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Almaco Group: Finland-based marine interior outfitter specializing in cabins, galleys, and sanitary modules for cruise ships and offshore vessels. Closest direct competitor to SBA Marine, with similar customer profile and fire-rated accommodation systems.
• Botnia Marin: Swedish marine interior supplier delivering accommodation panels, doors, and outfitting for cruise and offshore vessels. Comparable Nordic peer with overlapping product scope in fire-rated panels and cabin furniture.
• Norac Marine: Norwegian provider of marine interior systems including panels, ceilings, and accommodation furniture. Comparable product mix and target market in passenger vessel outfitting.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Major Finnish marine technology and shipbuilding solutions provider with broad portfolio including ship power, propulsion, and lifecycle services. Not a direct cabin competitor but a benchmark Nordic marine-industrial peer serving similar end customers.
• Diehl Aviation: Larger German group with a Cabin Interior division producing panels, galleys, and lavatories primarily for aviation but also serving marine and rail. Overlaps with SBA in fire-rated modular panels and shipset delivery.

Others

• Meyer Turku: Finnish shipyard that builds Icon-class cruise vessels for Royal Caribbean — a key downstream customer for SBA's interior panels and beds. Included as a customer/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.
• Carnival Corporation & plc: World's largest cruise operator whose newbuild programs (Costa, Mardi Gras, Disney ships) drive demand for SBA's interior systems. Included as a downstream customer reference rather than a peer.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine technology supplier of integrated ship systems, automation, and deck machinery. Adjacent to SBA's marine customer base rather than a direct interior outfitter, included as an ecosystem comparator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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