Metalika

What Metalika does

Metalika d.o.o. is a Slovenian, family-owned manufacturer of interior furniture and outfitting for marine vessels, headquartered in Kojsko and active since 2002 within a family tradition dating to 1932. The company operates from a 3,000 m² production facility equipped with 5-axis CNC machining and 3D scanning, employing approximately 39 staff including fourth-generation craftsmen. Its core offering is custom interior furniture — cabins, public-area millwork, loose furniture, and galley/buffet/medical fit-outs — delivered to cruise ships, superyachts, ferries, and offshore vessels.

The commercial model is project-based: work is sold to shipyards and vessel operators on a per-vessel or per-package basis, with Metalika typically specified into the yard's design package during newbuild or refit. The company references a portfolio of more than 120 cruise ship projects and 15+ superyacht projects, with named clients spanning the major cruise operators (Carnival, MSC, Royal Caribbean, Costa, TUI, Norwegian, P&O) and individual yacht owners. In 2022 the company launched the Nautilus Sleeping Pod, a modular, IMO-certified crew-welfare sleeping unit co-developed with UK design firm SMC Design and commercially deployed with DFDS (100+ pods across three vessels). IMO-type certification from Bureau Veritas was granted in November 2025, opening the product to the broader SOLAS-regulated fleet.

Metalika is presently investing in a digital transformation program (Oct 2024–Feb 2026, €272,478 budget, €99,900 EU co-financing) targeting production and back-office digitization, and is exhibiting at international trade shows including METSTRADE 2024, CSI Hamburg 2025, and Navalia 2026 as the primary go-to-market channel. Revenue is not disclosed; the business appears to operate as a small-to-mid-sized European marine interior specialist competing on craftsmanship, certification, and cost against Northern European peers.

Name

Metalika

Legal name

Metalika d.o.o.

Website

https://metalika.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metalika is a Slovenian, family-owned manufacturer of custom interior furniture for cruise ships, superyachts, ferries, and offshore vessels, serving shipyards and major operators via a 3,000 m² CNC-equipped workshop and a portfolio of 120+ cruise projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Interior Furniture and Turnkey Vessel Outfitting

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Boat Building (336612), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht Interior Joinery & Fit-Out Manufacturing (IMAJAMAH), Interior, HVAC & Accommodation Refurbishment (IMAJAFAI), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Marine interior furniture
• Cruise ship outfitting
• Superyacht interior furnishing
• Custom shipyard joinery
• Maritime accommodation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leskovec

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Marine Interior Furniture: Bespoke furniture production for cruise ships, superyachts, and offshore vessels. Includes loose furniture, fixed furniture, and complete turnkey interior outfitting. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with shipyards, ship owners, and cruise line operators.
2. Nautilus Sleeping Pods: Sale of proprietary Nautilus Sleeping Pods for marine applications. Pods are preassembled in factory for fast installation. Over 100 units installed across three DFDS vessels. Customization available per customer requirements.
3. Installation and After-Sales Services: On-site professional installation team assembles components. After-sales service for maintenance and potential repairs.
4. Residential Interiors: Custom-made exclusive villa and apartment interiors on dry land. Traditional workmanship combined with modern production methods for high-end residential clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metalika designs, manufactures and installs custom-made interior furniture and complete turnkey outfitting for cruise ships, ferries, superyachts and offshore vessels, combining traditional cabinetmaking with CNC, 3D scanning and nesting technology in a 3,000m² Slovenian production facility. Its flagship proprietary product is the Nautilus Sleeping Pod — an IMO/Bureau Veritas-certified compact maritime sleeping unit deployed on DFDS ferries — and it also produces exclusive residential interiors drawing on the same craft tradition.

Product overview

Metalika is a Slovenia-based ship and yacht interior furnishing company with 90 years of family tradition. The company offers a portfolio of distinct products and services including the Nautilus Sleeping Pod (a compact maritime sleeping unit certified by Bureau Veritas for IMO standards), cabin furniture for marine vessels, custom yacht interiors, cruise ship interiors (120+ ships), and residential interiors. These products are supported by integrated services spanning project management, 3D engineering, manufacturing (3,000m2 production facility), and installation/after-sales. The Nautilus Pod is a flagship innovation that can function as standalone units or be stacked, with applications across cruise ships, ferries, offshore vessels, and land-based projects. The company serves shipowners, shipyards, and turnkey operators globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nautilus Sleeping Pod: A compact and efficient sleeping solution designed specifically for the marine industry, offering privacy, comfort, and seamless integration for crew cabins, refits, offshore vessels, and space-restricted accommodation projects. Valid certificate for compliance with International Maritime Organisation standards issued by Bureau Veritas.

Products and services

• Nautilus Sleeping Pod A compact, private, soundproof sleeping unit designed specifically for the marine industry, certified by Bureau Veritas for IMO MED standards. Features include TV, music, mini-bar, dedicated storage, USB charging, combination safe, and personal refrigerator; available as single or stacked configuration for cruise ships, ferries, offshore vessels, and land-based applications.
• Cabin Furniture (Offshore) Marine-grade cabin furniture for crew, officer, or passenger cabins, restrooms, mess decks, and ship offices. Made from European poplar plywood panels with laminate or real wood veneer finishes, and hardwood or ALU decorative profiles; sized precisely to customer specifications.
• Yacht Interiors Custom interior furnishing for superyachts including complete turnkey outfitting of guest areas, owner suites, salons, bathrooms, and outdoor furniture. Services include project management, engineering, manufacturing, and installation for motor and sailing yachts.
• Cruise Ship Interiors Custom-made furniture for cruise ships and ferries including spa centres, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, reception areas, libraries, and swimming pool areas. Portfolio includes work on 120+ cruise ships and ferries worldwide.
• Residential Interiors Custom interior furnishings for exclusive residential properties including villas and apartments, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern production methods and optimal material selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 Nautilus Pods successfully installed across three DFDS vessels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or Integration · 25 November 2025Bureau Veritas issued IMO certification for the Nautilus Sleeping Pod, validating its compliance with International Maritime Organisation standards for marine applications.
• SMC DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2024Metalika collaborated with leading maritime design studio SMC Design to develop the Nautilus Sleeping Pod for DFDS ferries. SMC Design provided interior design and integration expertise while Metalika contributed structural design and manufacturing expertise. The collaboration utilized insights from DFDS requirements for passenger comfort and safety.
• DFDScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2024DFDS partnered with Metalika and SMC Design to deploy Nautilus Sleeping Pods across their ferry fleet. DFDS provided requirements for passenger comfort and safety that were fundamental to the pod development process. Over 100 units installed across three DFDS vessels, with 40 pods specifically for Seven Sisters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stidd Systems: US-based manufacturer of marine crew and passenger seating, furniture, and sleeping systems for naval and commercial vessels. Comparable in producing IMO-certified marine furniture products for similar vessel segments.
• Alpena Marine Interior: Croatian marine interior manufacturer serving cruise and yacht segments with custom furniture and outfitting services. Direct regional peer with similar craft-based, project-driven model.
• Siflex Italia: Italian marine interior contractor providing custom joinery, furniture, and turnkey outfitting for cruise, ferry, and yacht segments. Direct competitor in Mediterranean marine interior market.
• Brunner Anker Marine Interior: German marine interior specialist providing custom furniture, galleys, and accommodation outfitting for cruise ships and offshore platforms. Comparable in delivering turnkey marine interior packages to European shipyards.
• Recor Group: Portuguese marine interior manufacturer producing custom furniture, galleys, and accommodation units for cruise ships and ferries. Comparable in delivering European-built marine interiors to global cruise brands.
• Formenti & Giovenzana (FGV Group): Italian manufacturer of custom marine furniture and interior outfitting for cruise ships, ferries, and yachts. Direct competitor in bespoke marine interior joinery serving the same cruise and shipyard customer base.
• Martela Marine Interior: Finnish provider of marine interior solutions including furniture and accommodation modules for cruise ships and offshore vessels. Comparable in scale and customer base (Nordic shipyards and cruise operators).

Emerging players

• SMC Design: UK maritime interior design studio that co-developed the Nautilus Pod with Metalika for DFDS. Comparable in working with ferry and cruise operators on next-generation accommodation concepts.
• Iacobucci HF Aerospace Seats: Italian seating and pod specialist with growing marine presence producing compact passenger sleep and seating solutions. Comparable to the Nautilus Pod concept in offering manufactured, space-efficient accommodation units.

Broad incumbents

• Tillberg Design (TLG Group): Major cruise ship interior design and procurement firm. While primarily a design house, it operates in the same cruise interior value chain and influences which outfitters are selected for major newbuilds.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metalikainteriors

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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