Germany

Oldenburger Interiors

<p>The German manufacturer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/456" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oldenburger Interiors (Company)">Oldenburger</a> has been outfitting yachts for more than 70 years. The company continues to expand with new factory spaces under construction and more than 240 permanent employees working at the facilities in Dinklage, Germany, and an additional 110 situated in Shanghai serving the Australasian and American markets. Despite its broad portfolio of products, including the aeronautical and residential sectors, the yachting industry accounts for 85 percent of the company’s turnover. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292944/image/large-aa1bbec2a15987d98ace19a896e0173a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292944">On average <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/456" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oldenburger Interiors (Company)">Oldenburger</a> works on three new-build and around 30 refit projects per year, of which the major share are full custom. Joining the conversation from the very earliest stages allows the company to implement clauses that protect it and its clients from protracted build schedules. However, offering turnkey solutions means that amendments to design can cause major disruptions to schedules and over the last two years the company has had to navigate through difficult waters, made more complex by supply chain issues.&nbsp;</p><p>The current expansion is one of the ways that the company is looking to mitigate increasing costs. Unifying the two Germany-based build facilities on the Dinklage site, the expansion sees the construction of three new build sheds that should improve production flow.&nbsp;</p><p>“Four years ago, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/456" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oldenburger Interiors (Company)">Oldenburger</a> had three companies in five different countries, and we needed to streamline our production processes so that we could focus our efforts on the superyacht industry,” CEO Carsten Loges explains. “Yachting is our primary focus and over the past two years we’ve been looking to improve our workflow, not only for us but also for our clients, so that we could continue to offer competitive rates and deliver our products on time. However, we were still building between two separate facilities and that cost us in terms of time and money, with a huge amount of travel needed and the team split between two locations. The new facility will unify all of our 100-plus carpenters and joiners under one roof, meaning better teamwork and in the end, better products.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292943/image/large-1c480a7b78dbd38444a35d317cbb3f83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292943">The expansion will also allow the company to accept more new-build orders over the coming years. Many of its superyacht projects are 80 metres or above and demand for its expertise is increasing every year. While many shipyards have in-house joinery departments, very few are able to keep up with the increased demand for custom projects over recent years.</p><p>“When it comes to these very large scale projects, there are very few shipyards that have the expertise, or capacity that we offer,” says Carsten Loges. “This industry demands a high level of skill, you are talking about creating joinery down to the tenths of a millimetre and even small mistakes can cost a large amount of money.”</p><p><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/456" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oldenburger Interiors (Company)">Oldenburger</a> uses some of the most accurate machinery in the world. Automation is far more prevalent and the company is relying less on manual artisan work, believing that superyacht quality can only be ensured with advanced and automated machinery. Nesting machines, CNC machines and milling machines are all employed on a daily basis in order to manufacture &nbsp;as efficiently as possible. CNC machines are particularly valuable, producing less waste than human labour and offering greater accuracy than the human eye. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292942/image/large-7970b4f4387534c9e960e112a71417cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292942">Reliance on machinery also helps to reduce energy consumption, something the company has focused on by implementing energy-saving insulation and heat recovery technology. However, while the company is committed to sustainability, it has been very difficult to implement alternatives within the yachting industry, though they do suggest eco-friendly solutions to both designers and shipyards.</p><p>One of the biggest challenges facing the outfitting industry is to remain aligned with class regulations, particularly when it comes to fire-proofing interiors. Benjamin Bäker, head of sales and marketing, explains: “The regulations are strongly related to the design of the interior. In a REG-B certified project, everything must be at least flame retardant, while in a REGA project many of these issues can be avoided. So for each project, in terms of classification, we have to make sure that some of the materials can be bent that way. Here we have to certify the materials through a variety of ways.”</p><p>Unsurprisingly, R&amp;D is important and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/456" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oldenburger Interiors (Company)">Oldenburger</a> has an expansive department dedicated to research. In recent years it has launched patents for a number of products, including ceiling drop guards and teak floor guards, and its R&amp;D team are constantly testing new lacquers and adhesives.&nbsp;</p><p><em>This article was originally published in the How to Build It magazine.&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><em>You can download the entire magazine for free here</em></a><em>.</em></p>

Supplier Spotlight: Oldenburger 

Boasting a broad portfolio of products, the German manufacturer Oldenburger has been outfitting yachts for more than 70 years.

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Supplier Spotlight: Oldenburger, 70 years of yacht outfitting expertise

<p>In 2012 STP Shipyard Palma started the first phase of the refit of superyacht <em>Mirage</em>. Each Winter marked the beginning of a new 7 month refit period of refit, and the yard just completed the third phase of the refit.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155054/image/large-75ec6f6c367151ab0e4b4e4df5fd2422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155054"></p><p><em>Mirage</em> has gone through a complete remodeling with a new interior, crew area, housing, communications mast, the bridge, the engine room, and various exterior paint jobs.</p><p>In the first phase of the refit, the sky lounge was redesigned, as was the crew area and the main salon area as well as a partial replacement of the electrical system from 110V to 240V.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155055/image/large-36f1e1d32bc3c96037fb392aa2481ac4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155055"></p><p>In the second winter, the yacht was rewired, and Ideaworks installed a new audiovisual system and communication system; Oldenburger substituted the lower deck guest cabins, bathrooms, main deck and the cabin for VIP guests and the main cabin. The engine room was renovated, generators were rebuild, and stabilizers, pipes and systems were changed. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155056/image/large-c8d7db5ed1cf15b90052b462c61144d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155056"></p><p>The third phase began in September of 2014, and included the renovation of the bridge, the captain's cabin, the radio room, the renovation of the communications mast, full paint job, the installation of new engines, jacuzzi and bow thruster.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155057/image/large-d1c287baacee2724ae707cafe502755f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155057">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155058/image/large-6910e2e5dff21c6404305fff3bcbc4e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155058"></p><p>Paul Madeley, the refit Project Manager commented <em>"It is a renewal of 90% of the boat" has been changed and renovated the entire interior, the mechanical part, as well as electrical and hydraulic; "Probably one of the most important refits that have been carried out at the premises of STP in recent years."</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155059/image/large-86b857bf80fdfdf3afd0ec6b49214051.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155059"></p><p><em style="line-height: 1.6em;">Mirage</em> was originally launched as <em style="line-height: 1.6em;">Daria</em> by Feadship in 1979. Eight years ago she was lengthened by 5 meters, from 48 to its current 53 meters. She can accommodate 12 guests, in 8 cabins, and she offers accommodation for up to 16 crew members.</p><p class="author-info">By Maarten Janssen</p>

Refit of superyacht Mirage completed

<p>Saturday January 19 Boot Düsseldorf will open its doors for the public. The show will run until January 27 and like last year there is a special “superyacht show” in hall 7A. </p><p><strong>Lürssen Yachts</strong><br>For many years German superyacht builder Lürssen have been exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf and this year will be no exemption. Lürssen has built some of the most impressive superyachts and this year will deliver no less than 5 superyachts ranging in size from 60m to well over 150m. For more information contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23">Lürssen Yachts</a> or visit them at stand B07.</p><p><strong>Ciris Capital</strong><br>Last year yacht finance and leasing specialists Ciris Capital opened an office in Florence (Italy) from where they can offer their ever increasing clientele with specialist leasing solutions. Ciris Capital is one of the few specialized yacht finance and leasing companies and with their in-depth knowledge of the market, they will get you the best possible deal. For more information contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/291">Ciris Capital</a> or visit their stand (E25) in hall 7A.</p><p align="center"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123899/image/large-60dcc93cce10b8d1ab09e92ce3267c6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123899"></p><p><strong>Dahm International</strong><br>Herbert Dahm is one of the founders of Boot Düsseldorf and his company Dahm International is a long time exhibitor. Last year they sold, among others, the 35m Benetti <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1488"><em>If</em></a> and she is now available for charter through Dahm International. With more than 40 years of experience in the yachting business, Dahm and his team will be able to help you with the purchase or charter of your dream yacht. Contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/444">Dahm International</a> to make an appointment or visit them at stand F26. </p><p><strong>Other exhibitors at the “Superyacht Show” in hall 7A:</strong></p><ul>    <li>    <div>Baltic Yachts – C08</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>De Birs Yachts – B09</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Deutsche Yahcten (Abeking &amp; Ramussen, Newcruise, Pantaenius, Oldenburger, Merrill Stevens Yachts and other companies) – E7</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Dutch Yacht Builders – D22</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Fipa Italiana Yachts – E13</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>French Nautical (H2X, CNB, JFA and other companies) – B11</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Hydromar – F29</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Jongert – F22</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Lewmar North – C01</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Moravia – E17</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Nahema – C26</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Nautor Swan – B17</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Orucoglu – D29</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>PR Marine – F32</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Reckmann – D23</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Rizzardi – D06</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Rodriguez Group – B08</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Rondal – F07</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Royal Huisman – F19</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Schnaase – F02</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Seven Star – E29</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Shama Yachts – C09</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Southern Wind – E23</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Tecnomar – B29</div>    </li>    <li>    <div>Vulkan Shipyard – B20</div>    </li>
</ul><p>The Superyacht Times team will visit the boat show on Tuesday January 22, please feel free to <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/pages/contact/">contact us</a> if you would like to meet us.</p>