1–4 September 2026 · Hamburg
Hall B5 · Stand 219

Metawell at SMM Hamburg 2026

Design-led lightweight construction solutions for shipbuilding

Lightweight, sturdy and highly versatile: Metawell® lightweight aluminium panels enable sophisticated solutions for modern shipbuilding and maritime interior fit-out.

Come and meet our team at SMM 2026 in Hamburg and discuss your requirements for lightweight, durable and customisable components.

A wide range of applications and design options

High bending stiffness & low product weight

Easy to work with and install

Durability & Corrosion Resistance

Lightweight construction for demanding maritime applications

Metawell® combines low weight with high flexural rigidity, whilst offering great design freedom. Depending on the application, it is possible to produce both flat and curved components, as well as customised surfaces.

The benefits of Metawell®

  • Low weight and high rigidity
    Weight-optimised designs combined with high dimensional stability.
  • Great design freedom
    Flat and curved elements, as well as a variety of coatings and finishes.
  • Quick and efficient installation
    Prefabricated components and installation-friendly solutions make fitting on board easier.
  • Durable and corrosion-resistant
    Aluminium materials and comprehensive corrosion protection for demanding maritime operating conditions.

Your project. Our lightweight construction solution.

From lightweight aluminium panels to project-specific solutions, Metawell supports the implementation of functional and aesthetically sophisticated applications in shipbuilding.

Are you planning a new build, a refit or a new interior design solution?

Come and visit us at SMM 2026.

1–4 September 2026
Hamburg Messe
Hall B5 · Stand 219

Ceiling applications

Metawell® is ideal for use in maritime interiors – particularly for decorative ceilings

Benefits in shipbuilding:

  • Lightweight: Low grammage – every gram counts
  • Versatile designs: solid ceilings, grid ceilings, suspended panels or curved ceiling domes with Metawell® and Metawell® Aluflex
  • Easy installation: Sturdiness combined with low weight enables quick and easy fitting
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Wall linings

Metawell® is ideal for large-format wall cladding – particularly thanks to its tongue-and-groove joining system.

  • Design variety: lacquers, digital printing, films or HPL – to suit any interior style
  • Flexible shaping: Curved elements and balustrades can be created using Metawell® Aluflex
  • Lightweight and easy to install: For rapid interior fitting with low weight, resulting in a significant reduction in installation time on board
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Flooring for ships, floating floor – Ultra-Light Floating Floor (ULFF)

Supported and floating floors

Metawell® lightweight panels are ideal for use in ship decks, whether supported by frames or floating.

Benefits for your project:

  • High point and surface load-bearing capacity: robust enough to safely withstand point loads from high heels or falling objects
  • Highly rigid: Reduces the required span lengths
  • Lightweight & robust: Up to 75 % lighter than other standard systems
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Column and beam cladding

Metawell® and Metawell® Aluflex provide elegant, lightweight cladding solutions for columns and beams – in both straight and curved forms

Key benefits at a glance:

  • Malleable & sturdy: Metawell® Aluflex makes it easy to create curved elements
  • Design variety: smooth, printed or coated surfaces as required
  • Lightweight and easy to fit: quick to install as it is prefabricated
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Other applications

Metawell® is ideal for the lightweight yet sturdy construction of ship’s furniture, balcony partitions or specialised fittings.

Benefits for your project:

  • Lightweight & sturdy: Reduces weight whilst maintaining high load-bearing capacity
  • Large-format & versatile: For flat furniture components with minimal installation height
  • Customisable: finishes in HPL, film, digital print or lacquer
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Find out more under ‘Applications for Shipbuilding’.