Bach

Everything starts in May 1979, when the "Great Bach Packing and Construction Company" is founded in a shed in Waterford, Ireland. A few old machines from Camp Trails and its customers’ address book were the start-up capital.

In its early days, BACH developed the Orthoflex back system and patented one of the first functioning internal frame carrying systems for backpacks, a massive innovation at that time. Alongside, BACH also produces backpacks on behalf of third parties, for example for Lowe Alpine and The North Face. But despite all, in September 1989, a good ten years after its foundation, the company is on the verge of going out of business.

Beat Vogt, responsible for purchasing at Transa, a Swiss outdoor retailer, develops friendly ties with the Irish company and finds a solution for Bach Hi-Tech Leisure Ltd. Firstly, a Swiss investor takes over BACH. Secondly Martin Wiesmann, a Swiss mountain guide and backpack freak moves to Ireland to join the company.

After 40 years in business, BACH agrees to join forces with the SCOTT Sports group. BACH is well established in the world of technical bags and travel equipment and sees an opportunity to strengthen its global position and further expand its distribution internationally.