For 25 years now, SWI-TEC has been producing a wide range of useful products designed to make life on board easier and more enjoyable. Driven by his passion for sailing, Marco Bachmann, founder and the clever engineering mind behind SWI-TEC, established the company in Porto Cristo, Mallorca. Since then, with great dedication and passion, he can be found not only in the office and workshop, but also at marinas installing a variety of custom-made solutions.

Name: Marco Bachmann

Position at SWI-TEC: Founder

How long have you been working at SWI-TEC?
Since the company was founded.

What do you particularly like about SWI-TEC?
The high-quality products that we develop and manufacture together with our highly motivated team.

What do you always bring to work, or what can always be found at your workplace?
A large bottle of water and chocolate.

What is your ritual when you arrive at work in the morning?
Checking emails and, first of all, printing out the orders. (That’s the most enjoyable part ☺)

Coffee or tea?
Coffee.

What do you love about Mallorca?
The Spanish mentality and the people, the beautiful and diverse landscape, and much more.

What is your favourite season in Mallorca and why?
Spring – that’s when everything starts to bloom. And autumn, with its clear air and wonderful colour contrasts.

SWI-TEC is based in Porto Cristo. Do you have a restaurant recommendation for us?
Pizzeria L’Incontro.

What is your favourite thing to do in Mallorca?
Taking care of our finca and garden, pruning trees, driving the tractor, etc.

Hobbies outside SWI-TEC?
No particular hobby, but I have a wide range of interests. For example, olive oil production, the stock market and the international economy.

Who would you like to have a coffee or a glass of wine with – real or fictional?
Al Gore, who recognised early on the challenges our world is facing.

Favourite film or TV series?
The musical film Burlesque with Cher and Christina Aguilera. I’ve watched it several times. Their voices are simply sensational. The story is entertaining and it’s a great film to relax with.

What belongs on your pizza?
Garlic.

Where would you like to travel to again?
I have travelled to many countries with my sailing yacht, and I’m happy to live on the most beautiful island in the world.

Who should we follow in the media? (Social media)
As a sailor and tinkerer, I’m mainly interested in blogs by fellow sailors.

Is there anything else you would like to say?
It would be nice if personal relationships and human connection became more of a focus again. Unfortunately, with today’s fast-paced lifestyle, smartphones, stress, etc., this has somewhat been forgotten.

Sometimes, just switch everything off and enjoy life. ☺