INTERVIEW 112 Decon’s Alexandra Tsapatsari explains to Alex Smith how the marine interior outfitting firm is able to carry out complex constructions that match the vision of its clients Delivering on expectations Based at its factory in Aspropyrgos, Greece, marine interior outfitter Decon is a specialist in delivering large, complex projects for cruise ship builders all around the world. The company designs, produces and installs a wide variety of structural and decorative elements used in cruise ship interior spaces, helping shipbuilders to deliver high-quality ships on time. The company’s production department is split into two sections, one of which manages steelworks and B-class products certified for fire safety, while the other is a carpentry workshop that can process all kinds of wood type raw material. “Our company is able to execute complex constructions, partly due to specialised technical knowledge and also the targeted distribution model of our factory departments,” says Alexandra Tsapatsari, head of engineering department and production line leader at Decon. “This means that when a special, complicated construction is assigned to us, we can accommodate most types of material in-house. The company works closely with its clients to understand their specific needs and realise their vision for a project. “We aim to ensure that we fully meet our clients’ expectations from the very beginning of our collaboration,” says Tsapatsari. “An important step is to establish and agree on a detailed and realistic timeline before it’s time for action. All our departments work in tandem to realise the project on time, and we keep in constant communication with the interested parties, informing them of the progress of the project. We pay close attention to the follow-up procedure since we know by experience that constant monitoring is the process by which deadlines and delivery expectations are met.” Decon also employs its own in-house design department, which is the main point of contact with the company’s clients. Designers communicate with the client to understand their wishes, and then translate those wishes into technical drawings for the production department to work from. “Having the design and production department on the same premises enables immediate and clear exchange of information,” says Tsapatsari. “This The Casino Bar is among the spaces outfitted by Decon onboard Celebrity Beyond
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