A new technical vision for the future of Astilleros de Mallorca
A new technical vision for the future of Astilleros de Mallorca
Since October, 2024, Mateu Nadal forms part of the team of Astilleros de Mallorca with a clear mission: boosting a new strategic department that will mark a before and an after in the way of working at the shipyard. Its name says it all: Technical Business Development. But, beyond the title, this is a firm bid for excellence, efficiency and evolution toward a “key in hand” service model thinking for the present… and, especially, everything for the future.
Native from Esporles, in Mallorca, and deeply linked to the sea since his childhood, Mateu contributes to his new position in a trajectory of over 30 years in the nautical sector. After a brief phase in aviation mechanics, his true vocation took him to the sea. In the year 2000 he established himself as a self-employed worker.
In 2005 he founded his own company, which was built on a clear philosophy: to deliver uncompromising top quality and foster transparent, trustworthy relationships with every client. For over a decade, he collaborated closely with Astilleros de Mallorca as an external supplier. This relationship, built on mutual respect and technical rigor, has evolved into a deeper integration, with a current priority focused on Astilleros de Mallorca.
The new Technical Business Development department is born as a transversal technical office, with capacity to assist on all the productive areas and the workshops of the shipyard, with an ambitious objective: to offer the client an integral, agile and with total guarantee service. “We want to organize all the information that is generated during the projects and to transform this great technical wealth into value for the client”, he highlights.
Since his arrival, Nadal has directed all his efforts in analyzing the current processes and understanding in depth the operations of the shipyard. In this first phase, the focus has been clear: listening, observing and detecting opportunities of improvement. Now, the second phase begins, in which the objective is to upgrade the protocols and tools of work, especially in regard to the generation of complete technical reports and real time.
“The idea is to abandon old methods and advance toward a personal digital model, with tools that will help contribute to a more efficient management, where no fact is lost. Every step, every image, every intervention must be registered, organized and accessible from any department”, explains. This way, a global vision of every project and a total traceability of every project will be reached.
The focus is clear: to make the service of the shipyard evolve from the inside, in a collective way. “For the new protocols to work, the technicians and operators have to feel comfortable with themselves. That’s why I’m working side by side with the teams of the workshops and the technical offices, agreeing on every step before transferring it to management”, he points out.
This process not only aims to increase efficiency and productivity, but also lays the foundation for a high-level "turnkey" model, with the potential to open new lines of business within the group. A development that will require financial investment and, above all, the involvement of all departments.
The project is currently in the implementation phase of these new workflows and information structures, with the goal of consolidating a robust and dynamic digital system capable of adapting to the demands of an increasingly competitive yacht “refit” industry. “We are building a system that will enable us to closely monitor market trends, identify emerging brands, and prepare the shipyard to offer new lines of business and services,” says Nadal.
With a strategic approach, a long-term vision, and a strong belief in the immense potential of Astilleros de Mallorca, the new Technical Business Development department positions itself as a driving force for change, towards a future where quality, information, and coordination will be the keys to success.