83 Over the last five years, Trimline has solidified its position as one of the leading marine interior outfitters. Under the leadership of co-owners Ross Welham and Nick Farrell, who took over the company during the Covid-19 pandemic, Trimline has expanded its capacity to handle substantially larger and more complex marine outfitting projects. After a challenging period during the pandemic, when the average project size dropped to just £200,000 ($263,900), Trimline has grown back significantly with an average project size in 2025 worth £1.5 million ($1.97 million). Revenue in 2025 has increased by 80 per cent year-on-year. The company expects average project sizes will hit £2.5 million ($3.29 million) in 2026. Farrell credits Trimline’s rapid growth to its focus on delivering high standards across every project, regardless of its size or complexity. “We’ve built a reputation for consistency and reliability, which has helped us earn the trust of some of the biggest cruise line clients,” he says. “This trust has opened doors to even bigger projects, with multiple major contracts already lined up for 2026 and beyond.” One of the key drivers behind Trimline’s success is its ability to adapt and evolve. The introduction of TAPP, an integrated business management system, streamlined the company’s processes and improved operational efficiencies. The system enables Trimline to manage everything from initial enquiries to full project delivery, ensuring a seamless experience for both the team and the client. “TAPP has been essential in aligning our teams and ensuring a smooth workflow, which is crucial when managing large, multifaceted projects,” says Farrell. The company’s expanding portfolio includes high-profile projects such as the refitting of AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva, the extension of eight casinos for Royal Caribbean Group, and the outfitting of several areas on Aroya Cruises’ first ship, under contract to MJM Marine. These projects showcase Trimline’s growing technical capabilities and its ability to handle large-scale, complex projects, says Farrell. Trimline has ambitious plans for continued growth. “Our in-house interior designers have been instrumental in bringing our customers’ ideas to life, and with the increased demand we’re seeing, expanding the team is a top priority,” says Farrell, adding that the company is building a fifth team to allow it to run up to five large-scale projects concurrently. “The company is now positioned to take on some of the largest and most technically challenging projects in the marine interior outfitting industry,” says Farrell. “With a growing roster of prestigious clients and projects on the horizon, Trimline is poised for even greater success in the coming years.” INTERVIEW Trimline’s journey of remarkable growth Nick Farrell of Trimline tells Alex Smith how delivering consistently high-quality projects, and growing its design team, is helping the firm to win larger and more complex projects Trimline worked across multiple areas onboard AIDAdiva during the 2025 modernisation project, including the Markt Restaurant (pictured) “ We’ve built a reputation for consistency and reliability” Photo: Alexander Rudolph (Marine Interior Images)
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