- Back in 2004
Patrick Mottet co-founder of Swisstribe is working as a cabinet maker in Switzerland, after a succession of interviews he’s sent to China and few weeks later Ayako his wife (and now business partner) arrived to join him in south China.
The first months are difficult, a new language to learn, with a totally different approach in term of production management and attitude in front of the regular production problems.
Soon, the pair learning curve allows them to take responsibilities and they start to co-manage the factory, handling the sensitive’s tasks of pre-production and cost controls.
Few years of hard word in Mainland China dedicated to the production of POS material such as showcases and displays for the Swiss watch industry, meeting clients and forging friendships.
- 2012
Swisstribe is founded by Patrick and Ayako and immediately benefited from the trust and first orders of long term partners, since inception the company banks on deep understanding of factories issues to simplify the production process and decrease costs for their clients.
Swiss and Japanese management, with focus on quality, international experience and collaboration with their ex-employees offers competitive advantages and differentiation.
- 2016
Swisstribe team is essentially composed of long time acquaintances of Ayako and Patrick, avoiding the so-call communication problems and insuring fast and efficient responses.
The company growth is acquired mostly by referrals, sign of trust by excellence, the foundation are solid and the tribe is happy.