The show, which took place from the 6th – 7th June at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, housed over 250 ground-breaking brands, design studios, outfitters and suppliers and brought together industry leaders from all over the world.
This year’s SD Marine Interiors team, led by Managing Director Simon Dawkins, were presenting their full range of expert refit and repair offerings to clients old and new.
The CSI Expo has always been a great opportunity to meet with the best and brightest of the marine interiors industry, but this year has been a standout event for the SD team.
On attending the show this year, MD Simon Dawkins said: “We always say that the CSI Expo is an event not to be missed, and this year was no exception. We had the opportunity to meet with a plethora of new and potential US and European clients, as well as a range of suppliers of goods and labour that will no doubt expand our already strong supply chain.
“I’m pleased to say that our stand was a huge success this year also, with one member of our team even conducting a survey on the second day for a new client who, after seeing the live demos we were presenting, asked for our expert team to survey for even more repairs than they had originally mapped out.”
This year, SD Marine Interiors was the lanyard sponsor for the event and we were delighted with how they turned out – it was great to see so many people walking around the show with SD branding on full display.
Simon added: “The SD Marine Interiors name is really out there now, and is expanding into a booming market space. We can’t wait to see what the European show brings later in the year!”
SD Marine Interiors offers a full range of outfitting and hard surface repair services to the maritime industry. From full cabin refits through to fixing imperfections in communal areas, we provide a complete range of solutions so that you can maintain the highest of standards.
To find more information on our marine interiors services, visit https://www.sdteam.co.uk/sectors/marine/.
As part of the SD group of companies, we provide a full range of marine interior design and build services to cruise operators worldwide, and will now be strengthening our offering in the marine sector with the addition of Simon at the helm.
Having spent over a decade working in the marine outfitting industry, Simon Dawkins’ move to SD follows his role as Director of Sales for Trimline, where he led the sales and marketing division and advised on all commercial aspects of the business for a number of years.
Nick Jones, Managing Director at SD, said on the appointment: “Simon is an extremely well-respected and experienced figure in the cruise industry and I can think of no better person to be at the forefront of our marine interiors outfit. He’s worked with some of the best names in the business, and we’re delighted to have his expertise on board.
“He already has ambitious plans for the marine interiors division and I look forward to seeing what the coming months bring for this team.”
SD Marine Interiors are supported by over 120 full-time hard surface repair technicians, seven distribution sites across the UK and a wider team of over 200 providing sealants and outfitting services for cruise operators including Windstar, AIDA and Phoenix Reisen.
On his new role, Simon said: “I’m delighted to be coming into the fold here at SD – this is a pioneering business in the repairs and outfitting industry and I’m looking forward to forging a new path with the support of Nick and the team behind me.
“We’re expecting to add some new faces to the marine interiors team very shortly, and given that the wider SD team is very focused on sustainable methods of construction, I’m eager to explore new opportunities within the cruise sector for us to take as green an approach as possible. Everybody wants a more sustainable future but there is still work to be done, and I’m keen to make that a top priority for the business going forward.
“In the meantime, we have a number of exciting projects lined up and will be in Miami this June for my inaugural Interiors Expo with SD, which I’m very much looking forward to.”
Launched in 1973, SD teams and Cosmetic Repairs originated as a family run business in Somerset that specialised in the supply and application of sealant.
Since then, it has steadily grown to be one of the largest finishing and repairs specialists in the UK with nine offices across England, Scotland and Wales.
In 2019, the SD team took its experience and knowledge of sealants, resins and hard surface repairs and developed a leading outfitting service for the marine sector, expanding to include a full range of marine interior trades and services.
For more information, visit https://www.sdmarineinteriors.com/.
This large event is recognised to be a networking opportunity for the marine industry and will give SD a chance to connect with key decision-makers and build valuable new relationships within the industry.
SD Marine Interior’s Gareth Preston will be joined by SD’s Managing Director Nick Jones along with fellow marine experts, Paul Thomas, Kim Sealey, Steve Shaw, Kevin Pearn, Val Corneby, Tony Webb, Chris Kirkland and Vince Johnson for their final event of the year.
The team will have the opportunity to showcase the business’ complete turnkey service, which includes electrical, hard surface repair, French polishing, upholstery, as well as painting and decorating for both refurbished and new build ships.
Before heading to London, Gareth Preston said “We are thrilled to be attending the Cruise Ship Interiors London at the end of the month. We have had a fantastic twelve months of travelling all around the world to visit some of the very best people and businesses in the industry. The team have been showcasing our fantastic expertise all year, which in turn has led to the development of many great relationships and business opportunities for 2023.”
“Paul and I will travel to the Cruise Ship Interiors on the 29th of November to get everything set up ready for what promises to be a great exhibit. SD’s stand will display our full product range, from in-depth surveys, design, draughting and drawings to project management and much more.
“In addition, we hope to show clients that by choosing cosmetic repair, a business is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, as repairing damaged items rather than replacing them is generally best for the planet.”
Beyond this, SD Team is a proud sponsor of the ‘Shipyard Team of the Year’ category at the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2022. In a community where working together is essential to the success of all projects, this award will recognise those people who consistently excel and exceed expectations. The award takes place on the 1st of December and the winners will be announced during an evening ceremony.
“We are very proud to be sponsoring the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards and SD is very excited to be celebrating the very best in the cruise industry. We look forward to congratulating the winner!”
To find information on SD’s Marine Interiors service, visit https://www.sdmarineinteriors.com/
For the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo, click here: https://cruiseshipinteriors-europe.com/our-sustainability-mission/
The SD Marine Interiors division is sending its experienced professionals to exhibit their full range of marine interior trades and other services at the Hamburg SMM Expo in September after the department has seen an impressive year of growth.
The event will give SD the chance to promote its offering to maritime industry professionals from all over the world. The team will get the opportunity to host face-to-face meetings on the exhibition ground as well as visit high-profile trade conferences.
Marine Director Gareth Preston will be joined in Hamburg by fellow specialists Paul Thomas and Kim Sealey, giving SD Marine a chance to further strengthen relationships with other businesses and generate incredible business opportunities.
The marine experts will showcase the business’ complete turnkey service, which includes electrical, hard surface repair, French polishing, upholstery, as well as painting and decorating for both refurbished and new build ships.
Gareth Preston said “After attending the Sea Trade Cruise Global in April this year, we were in high spirits. The team collectively decided to continue networking at these large events which will allow us to get the Marine team seen and show off SD’s incredible service offering.
“The marine department at SD has significantly grown this past year and we can only see that continuing into 2023. I am proud of our marine team and all that has been accomplished this year. We are looking forward to networking with a variety of key people within the industry at the Hamburg event.”
In November, the SD team will be attending the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo in London. This event will cater exclusively to the European cruise interior design industry and give the team a chance to meet with Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards working on major refurbishment and newbuild projects.
To find information on SD’s Marine Interiors service, visit https://www.sdmarineinteriors.com/
For the Hamburg SMM Expo visit: https://www.smm-hamburg.com/en/
The new launch will complement our existing Group website and provide easy to access essential information about SD’s marine service, offering a streamlined, modern design with crisp functionality. With the new site, we aim to help the cruise, ferry and offshore sectors make well-informed decisions about their refurbishment or cabin repair project needs.
It will also highlight the eco-sustainability efforts that SD Marine is making, including a pledge that explores ways to reduce both their own and their clients’ carbon footprint – from using specially selected non-toxic solvents and adhesives to waste reduction and simply repairing items instead of replacing them, and much more.
Take a look at the new home of SD Marine here: https://www.sdmarineinteriors.com/
Nick Jones, Director of SD said “This new site will be a great portfolio for SD’s Marine Division. It will help us communicate what we do; how we do it; and the value which we can bring to our customers. We look forward to continuing to develop content and sharing the latest news from our Marine team.”
Since SD brought its experience and knowledge of sealants, resins, adhesives and hard surface repairs to the marine sector, the Division has become a prominent force in the vessel refurbishment and cabin repair industry. Having full-time and expert on-site management and tradesmen to hand means that our team are extremely reliable, with many clients returning for projects.
SD’s marine experts will continue to attend conferences and industry events worldwide, where stakeholders across the various cruise sectors gather for networking opportunities and help us to continue to learn more about new and exciting industry developments.