Verified Nov 2026
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Papenburg, Lower Saxony
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Since 1795
Meyer Werft is a shipbuilding company headquartered in Papenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 1795. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is not publicly listed, and its ownership includes stakes held by the Federal Government of Germany, the State of Lower Saxony, and the Meyer family. It builds cruise ships and serves the cruise, automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In June 2026, the company reported a large offshore wind contract award.
Meyer Werft at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1795
Headquarters
Papenburg, Lower Saxony
Certifications
ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
179
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
179
Named foreign suppliers
8
Top origins
United States of America · The Bahamas · Germany · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Meyer Werft.
What this tells a buyer
Meyer Werft reported a major offshore wind energy contract in June 2026, according to Weser-Kurier, and a multi-billion-euro order award reported by NDR in the same month.
The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 and lists welding, steel, interior, and transmission among its products.
Meyer Werft signed a December 2025 agreement with MSC Cruises for six next-generation cruise vessels, according to its own announcement.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
231 years in operation (founded 1795).
Holds ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Meyer Werft is a shipbuilding company headquartered in Papenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 1795. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is not publicly listed, and its ownership includes stakes held by the Federal Government of Germany, the State of Lower Saxony, and the Meyer family. It builds cruise ships and serves the cruise, automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In June 2026, the company reported a large offshore wind contract award.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1795 |
Headquarters | Papenburg, Lower Saxony |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Meyer Werft makes
The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 and lists welding, steel, interior, and transmission among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Steel, Interior, Transmission (source: meyerwerft.de).
Certifications
Meyer Werft is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 50001 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 9001 — dqsglobal.com
Trade and customs footprint
Meyer Werft reported a major offshore wind energy contract in June 2026, according to Weser-Kurier, and a multi-billion-euro order award reported by NDR in the same month. US customs bill-of-lading records list 179 inbound shipments across 8 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United States of America · The Bahamas · Germany · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-09-24 — Why MSC may be looking to acquire Germany's stake in Meyer Werft (seatrade-cruise.com)
2026-06-24 — Major contract: Joint statement by MSC Cruises and MEYER WERFT (meyerwerft.de)
2026-06-19 — Meyer Werft erhält Zuschlag für Milliarden-Auftrag | ndr.de (ndr.de)
2026-06-17 — Meyer-Werft sichert sich Großauftrag im Offshore-Windenergie-Bereich (weser-kurier.de)
2025-12-15 — MSC CRUISES AND MEYER WERFT SIGN LANDMARK AGREEMENT FOR SIX NEXT-GENERATION CRUISE VESSELS (meyerwerft.de)
2025-12-12 — MEYER WERFT: Dr. André Walter appointed new CEO (meyerwerft.de)
Company details
Meyer Werft signed a December 2025 agreement with MSC Cruises for six next-generation cruise vessels, according to its own announcement. Meyer Werft was founded in 1795, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Papenburg, Lower Saxony. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 231 years in operation (founded 1795). Holds ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Meyer Werft do?
Meyer Werft is a shipbuilding company headquartered in Papenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 1795. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is not publicly listed, and its ownership includes stakes held by the Federal Government of Germany, the State of Lower Saxony, and the Meyer family. It builds cruise ships and serves the cruise, automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In June 2026, the company reported a large offshore wind contract award.
Where is Meyer Werft headquartered?
Meyer Werft is headquartered in Papenburg, Lower Saxony (Industriegebiet Sued, Papenburg, Lower Saxony, 26871).
When was Meyer Werft founded?
Meyer Werft was founded in 1795.
How big is Meyer Werft?
Meyer Werft has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Meyer Werft hold?
Meyer Werft lists ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Meyer Werft import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 179 inbound shipments for Meyer Werft, with top origins including United States of America · The Bahamas · Germany · Italy.
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