This autumn marks a decade since the Meyer family took ownership of the Turku shipyard, a heritage shipbuilding site with roots tracing back to 1737. Over these 10 years, the shipyard has navigated both triumphs and industry challenges.
Meyer Turku remains firmly focused on its mission: producing the world’s most advanced cruise vessels while advancing its own path toward carbon neutrality.
Tim Meyer (Meyer Turku CEO) commented on the milestone, stating that they take great pride in carrying forward Turku’s longstanding shipbuilding tradition. The acquisition was based on two key factors: Turku’s extensive expertise and rich shipbuilding heritage, and the unique skillset of the Meyer Turku community, which simply cannot be replicated overnight. Combined, these factors enable the construction of some of the world’s largest, most sophisticated vessels in Turku.
In an era marked by green innovation, Meyer Turku is committed to sustainable shipbuilding and has grown its workforce across various skill areas. Meyer added that their goal is to maintain a lasting presence in Turku and to continue the journey toward sustainable practices alongside their partners.
Since its acquisition, Meyer Turku has invested ~EUR 300 million into the shipyard and its subsidiaries, enhancing the yard’s crane fleet, hull production, and production spaces. The subsidiary Piikkio Works also now benefits from a new modular cabin facility in Piikkio.
To commemorate the anniversary, Meyer Turku celebrated with a staff event and the unveiling of an updated shipbuilding exhibit at Forum Marinum.