Metalcolour meets growing demand for sustainability
Interest in products with a lower climate impact for cruise ship interiors is increasing, both in newbuild and refurbishing projects. For Metalcolour, this development is expected, and the company is well positioned to meet these needs as they arise.
“For us, it is very much about the climate impact of raw materials, and we maintain a close and continuous dialogue with our suppliers to drive development and improvement. Among other things, we have for some time offered products made from recycled steel and bio-based, phthalate-free vinyl foils, says Per Nord, Sales Manager at Metalcolour Sweden, and continues:
“At our factory in Ronneby, we have set ambitious environmental goals and have been taking action over a long period of time. For example, we use only electricity from renewable energy sources in our production process, and solvents with negative environmental effects have long been phased out,”
A quick look at the market situation shows positive signs. We are currently about halfway through deliveries to two large cruise ships, both expected to enter service in 2027. For each vessel, we supply up to 400,000 square metres of DOBEL® Film Laminated Steel, used for surface materials in interior applications. Looking ahead, around ten ships are expected to be built by the major cruise lines in the coming years, and as our collaboration has worked very well, we are optimistic about securing contracts for those vessels as well. The outlook for the railway segment is also promising, with several new and exciting partnerships underway.
Responding to market demands
Both Metalcolour and DOBEL® have a strong history and are well-known and highly trusted brands in the marine industry worldwide. Closely monitoring changes in market demands has been crucial from the very beginning. Ingemar Forsberg is Chairman at Metalcolour Sweden:
“We have built our reputation on listening closely to our partners and responding with innovative solutions and a can-do attitude. This is the key to Metalcolours evolution, and we continue responding to market desires just as we did from the very beginning. The future will always bring new challenges and our growth as a company will depend on doing what we know best, fine-tuning our products and services to deliver perfection,”
Designed and manufactured in Scandinavia
Many industries recognise that Scandinavian manufacturing has some of the highest standards in the world and Metalcolour is very pleased to play a role in that strong tradition. Alongside maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, they continually strive to reduce their environmental impact. They exclusively use fossil-free electricity and rely on river water instead of drinking water for cooling. This water is returned to the river without any impact on its health. They are also a certified zero-pollution, clean-air company, having completely eliminated harmful solvents from their production process. “Made 100% in Scandinavia” is a standard Metalcolour is very proud to meet.
Meet Metalcolour at CSI Design Expo in Hamburg
December 3, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe is kicking off. Metalcolour will showcase DOBEL® Film Laminated Metal for cruise ship interiors – strong, durable, and with impressive design possibilities. 400 designs are available in stock and more than 1000 additional options on request. DOBEL® F105 is fire-safety tested, can be produced in small batches, and comes with short lead times. Metalcolour is well known for high-quality products, flexibility, and a dedicated service mindset. Per Nord, Marcin Parczewski and Victor Heimdahl will be on site, you’ll find them in Stand E62.
Have a look at our video: https://youtu.be/U9AnpQe3p9Q?si=9UdBkJ-hMjYTtQDj
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