Dutch yacht interior specialist Struik Interiors has been declared bankrupt, marking the end of more than six decades of craftsmanship in the superyacht and luxury interiors sector.
Founded in 1964 in Strijen by Koos Struik and Jan Hamerslag, the company started with wooden decks and crew quarters for drilling vessels before becoming a trusted partner of leading yacht builders throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Over time, its portfolio grew to include superyachts, private residences, commercial properties, aircraft interiors, and even royal commissions, such as the SR10 royal carriage now displayed at the Railway Museum.
Struik Interiors left its mark on major yacht projects, including the 141-metre Yas, 83.5-metre Feadship Savannah, and the 58.5-metre Royal Huisman Phi. In 2023, the company rebranded from Struik & Hamerslag to Struik Interiors in an effort to modernise its image and embrace new technologies such as 3D printing and virtual reality.
Despite expanding into markets in the Middle East, Asia, and the United States, the company struggled with a decline in orders, compounded by geopolitical tensions such as the war in Ukraine and resulting sanctions.
The bankruptcy is expected to affect around 50 employees, some of whom have been with the company for more than 40 years. CEO Bertram Liebler expressed deep regret at the closure. While there is reported interest in parts of the business, the trustee confirmed that the prospects for continuing operations remain limited.
