[6] At the time France was slowly recovering from decades of stagnation,[7][6] while the Polish economy was undergoing a shock therapy scheme dubbed the Balcerowicz Plan, which would soon lead to GDP growth rates exceeding 6%.

[12] The first vessel, a 22.5-metre catamaran designed by Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost,[13] was launched on 25 July 2003, its godmother was Anna Maria Jopek, a popular Polish singer.

[19] However, in January 2011 Sunreef's premises, along with three catamarans under construction, were destroyed by a fire most likely caused by a chemical reaction in a tank containing a mixture of industrial hardener with resin.

[22] Lapp's company is now the world leader in the design and construction of large, customized luxury catamarans, exhibiting at the most important yacht shows including Cannes, Monaco, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore.

[23][24] In 2013,[25] 2014,[26] 2016[27] and 2018[28] Lapp organized the "Pomorskie Rendez–Vous" an event fostered by Mieczysław Struk – Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, and Pawel Adamowicz – Mayor of Gdansk.

[29] In 2020, Lapp chose the United Arab Emirates as the headquarters for global expansion plans of Sunreef, geared towards Asian and MENA markets.

In 2022, he entered into a cooperation with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah for the development of the new facility on the grounds of RAK Maritime City Free Zone Authority.