A look in the rearview mirror

Jürgen Swora constructed a tail tank for the Africa Twin for a Libya tour with Jörg Diehl (FY 1993) 

Founding of SW-MOTECH in an old barn in Bracht
Owners: Jörg Diehl, Kai Jockel, Jürgen Swora
Goal: Production of premium metal motorcycle accessories

Commercial launch of the first removable carrier worldwide
The portfolio grows from 3 to 25 products produced in-house

Opening of the plant in Vojkovice in one of the most well-known Czech engineering regions near Brünn

Optimal fit: bike-specific products like crash bars and centerstands for the BMW F 650 GS come on the market

Founding of BAGS CONNECTION in Frankenberg - specialized on motorcycle soft luggage, Owner: Achim Kessler

Rapid demand and stronger international orientation: SW-MOTECH acquires current head office in Rauschenberg

The patented QUICK-LOCK tank ring revolutionizes the tank bag market 

Contacts to OEM partners are deepened: Production of the first tank bags, tail bags and backpacks for Suzuki

Shared head office and first production of SW-MOTECH and BAGS-CONNECTION.

Expansion: Warehouse with 486 m²

Expansion of the OEM business: Kawasaki equips the side cases of the GTR 1400 with inner bags from BAGS-CONNECTION

Production of the first aluminum case 

2nd expansion: Warehouse with 762 m²

New to the product range: AERO ABS side case

Introduction of the BLAZE saddlebag with patented, removable support arms

Introduction of the shock-absorbent QUICK-LOCK GPS holder for mobile phones and GPS devices

First common logo

3rd expansion: High-bay warehouse with 1,515 m²

4th expansion: three-story building with 1230 m²

New tank bags and tail bags made of high-quality materials in exclusive design

Expansion of robot-assisted production in Rauschenberg

Merger of both companies to today's SW-MOTECH GmbH & Co. KG

Introduction of the water- and dust proof TRAX ADV aluminum case

Founding of the French branch in Paris

Expansion of the Czech plant and commissioning of the powder coating as well as additional CNC laser cutting equipment

Introduction of the Legend Gear soft luggage in retro look

5th expansion: Logistics center with warehouse (4,200 m²) and office building (900 m²)

Development of the seat factory in Rauschenberg: individual modification of motorcycle seats according to customer specifications

Celebrating 20 years SW-MOTECH with more than 20.000 visitors

Founding of the Spanish branch in Madrid

Founding of the US branch in Portland, Oregon

Foundation of the Italian branch in Boves near Cuneo