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The Bosch vision
Creating value –
sharing values
A
s a leading technology and services company,
Contents
The Bosch Vision
02
The Bosch Group at a Glance
03
The Business Year 2013
04
we take advantage of our global opportunities
for a strong and meaningful development.
Our ambition is to enhance the quality of life with
solutions that are both innovative and beneficial.
We focus on our core competencies in automotive
and industrial technologies as well as in products and
services for professional and private use.
We strive for sustained economic success and a leading
market position in all that we do. Entrepreneurial
freedom and financial independence allow our actions
to be guided by a long-term perspective. In the spirit
Bosch UK and Ireland’s President’s Letter/
Key Data
06
Bosch in the UK and Ireland
07
Divisional Introduction
Automotive Technology
Industrial Technology
Consumer Technology
Energy and Building Technology
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Sustainability at Bosch
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of our founder, we particularly demonstrate social and
environmental responsibility – wherever we do business.
Our customers choose us for our innovative strength
and efficiency, for our reliability and quality of
work. Our organizational structures, processes, and
leadership tools are clear and effective, and support
the requirements of our various businesses. We act
according to common principles.
We are strongly determined to jointly achieve the goals
The Bosch Group
at a glance
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of
The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by
technology and services. In 2013, its roughly 281,000
Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision
associates generated sales of 46.1 billion euros.
Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special
Its operations are divided into four business sectors:
ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees
Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer
the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making
Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch
it possible for the company to plan over the long term
Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than
and to undertake significant up-front investments in
360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50
the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of
countries. If its sales and service partners are included,
the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by
then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries.
Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation.
This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales
The majority of voting rights are held by Robert
network is the foundation for further growth.
Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The
entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by
In 2013, the Bosch Group invested some 4.5 billion
the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch
euros in research and development and applied for
family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.
Robert Bosch Foundation/
Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK
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some 5,000 patents. This is an average of 20 patents
Innovations
25
designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life
Milestones in Company History
26
per day. The Bosch Group’s products and services are
by providing solutions which are both innovative and
beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology
worldwide that is “Invented for life.”
Management Team30
How to Contact Us
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we have agreed upon. As associates worldwide, we feel
a special bond in the values we live by – day for day.
The diversity of our cultures is a source of additional
strength. We experience our task as challenging, we are
dedicated to our work, and we are proud to be part of
Bosch.
Shareholders of Robert Bosch GmbH
Shareholding
Voting rights
Robert Bosch GmbH
1
Bosch family
7
Robert Bosch
Stiftung GmbH 92
Robert Bosch
Industrietreuhand KG
93
Bosch family
7
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The Business Year
2013
Worldwide, the Bosch Group employed some 281,000
Sales and EBIT
men and women in 2013. Compared with the previous
year, this was an increase of 8,500. The biggest
change in associate numbers took place in Asia Pacific,
where they rose by 7,800 to 73,000. In the Americas,
Bosch Group key data
Bosch Group, 2009 - 2013
Figures in millions of euros
headcount rose by just under 1,000 to 34,000. In
51,494
Europe, headcount remained more or less stable at
Currency figures in millions of euros
Sales revenue
2013 46,068
2012 1
In 2013, the Bosch Group was able to improve its sales
44,703
and result, despite a weak economic environment. This
In its growth strategy, the Bosch Group is guided
38,174
percentage change from previous year
3.1
– 3
percentage of sales revenue generated
outside Germany
in all business sectors, and partly to a rigorous focus on
by the main megatrends. For example, the company
77
77
optimizing costs. The Automotive Technology business
is continuing to expand its business internationally,
sector was particularly successful, while Industrial
especially in Asia. Africa will also gain in importance.
Technology was severely impacted by the difficult
In all business sectors, the growing need to conserve
environment in the mechanical engineering industry.
resources, protect the environment, and increase
as a percentage of sales revenue
Capital expenditure
as a percentage of depreciation
Associates
average for the year
as of December 31, 2013
4,543
4,442
9.9
9.9
2,539
2,714
126
101
279,739
273,091
44,703 46,068
174,000, while in Germany it fell slightly to 107,000.
accomplishment was due partly to innovative products
Research and development cost 2
47,259
energy efficiency is highly important – both in terms
In addition, important strategic groundwork was laid.
of the Bosch Group’s products and services as well
This included developing the new Energy and Building
as within the company itself. One further trend is
Technology business sector, realigning the battery
increasing urbanization, which holds many challenges
businesses for electric cars, and increasingly taking
for mobility, security, and environmental protection.
advantage of the potential for connecting products and
The increasing connectivity of things and services over
services over the internet. Bosch also withdrew from the
the internet is also leading to fundamental changes in
society.
3,181 2,709 2,118 2,751
–1,151
09
10
11
12 1,2
1Continuing
2Adjusted
operations
figures
281,381
272,830
Total assets
55,725
52,611
crystalline photovoltaics business.
Equity
27,686
26,900
The change in the way the Bosch Group’s fifty-fifty joint
50
51
ventures are consolidated also had a substantial impact
Total research and development cost 1
Total research and development cost 1
2,827
3,641
on the way figures are presented. They are no longer
Bosch Group 2009 - 2013
Figures in millions of euros
Bosch Group 2009 - 2013
Figures as a percentage of sales
6.1
8.1
as a percentage of total assets
Profit before tax
as a percentage of sales revenue
Profit after tax
Unappropriated earnings
(dividend of Robert Bosch GmbH)
1 Figures
1,251
2,304
included on a pro-rata basis in the consolidated financial
4,442 4,543
statements using the proportionate consolidation
method, but instead are recognized using the equity
method, i.e. their pro-rata share of equity is reported on
3,603
3,810
13 1
9.4
4,190
8.1
8.1
10
11
9.9
9.9
12 2,3
13 3
the balance sheet and their after-tax income is reported
88
88
following adjustment for new methods of accounting and valuation
2 Including development work charged directly to customers
3Year-on-year comparison is not meaningful, as figures for 2012 sales revenue have been adjusted
in operating profit. The 2012 data have been adjusted
accordingly.
Despite a market environment that remained difficult,
Bosch was able to increase its sales in Europe by 2
percent, to 25.5 billion euros. In Asia Pacific, sales rose
to 11.1 billion euros – an increase of 5 percent. Following
a steep decrease in the previous year, the company
significantly slowed its negative development in South
America. In fiscal 2013, sales fell by just 3 percent. In
09
10
11
12 2,3
13 3
1Including
development costs charged directly to customers
2Adjusted figures
3Continuing operations
09
1Including
development costs charged directly to customers
2Adjusted figures
3Continuing operations
North America, sales grew by 3 percent to 7.8 billion
euros.
On the basis of these trends, and guided by its strategic
Bosch has a very high level of innovative strength. In
imperative “Invented for life,” the Bosch Group aims
2013, a total of roughly 4.5 billion euros was invested in
to provide beneficial technology whose functions and
research and development. The Bosch Group hired an
design also spark enthusiasm among customers. To be
additional 2,030 researchers and engineers. In total, the
able to finance these objectives, the company’s long-
company employed 42,701 researchers and engineers
term target is annual sales growth of 8 percent. The
worldwide.
corresponding EBIT margin is also 8 percent.
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Introduction from Peter Fouquet,
President of Bosch UK and Ireland
The Bosch Group in the UK and Ireland
Bosch UK operates from 42 locations in the UK
and employs close to 4,000 employees.
Denham
Knowsley
- Automotive Aftermarket
-Packaging
Technology
We live in an increasingly
sensors are helping the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
connected world, where
(RNLI) to safely launch and recover their new class of
- Automotive Original Equipment
we can control our
lifeboats. The sensor technology in our latest models of
- Power Tools
central heating with our
refrigerators allows greater control over temperature and
- Security Systems
smartphones and where
humidity so delicate foods are kept fresher for longer.
This map shows our largest locations.
our electric cars are clever
enough to reserve the next
It’s imperative that Bosch remain at the forefront of this
available charging spot. The
technological movement. We have established cross-
world of connected devices
divisional subsidiaries to develop new business ideas for
is set to transform our daily
a connected world. The future of the Internet of Things
lives.
provides us with both a challenge and an opportunity.
Distributors for:
- Bosch Engineering Group
- Home Appliances
- Power Tools
everything from milk cartons
- Drive and Control
Technology (Rexroth)
to jumbo jets – can be fitted
the trend towards networking is unabated; it’s estimated
Nuneaton
- Automotive Aftermarket
Glenrothes
The number of connected devices is rapidly growing and
- Bosch Communication
Center
Dublin
All the objects around us –
with sensors and Wi-Fi devices just millimetres in size.
Liverpool
Glenrothes
Dr. Peter Fouquet
President of Bosch UK and Ireland
Greetland
- sia Abrasives
that by the end of 2015, more than six billion things will
be connected to the internet.
St. Neots
- Drive and Control
Technology (Rexroth)
Stowmarket
- Lawn and Garden
Worcester
-Thermotechnology
(Worcester, Bosch Group)
Bosch is ideally positioned to contribute giant leaps
forward in this connected world. As the world’s leading
Milton Keynes
sensor manufacturer in terms of sales, the web-enabled
- Home Appliances
Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors
supplied by Bosch are a key technical component for
Greetland
connectivity in the future. At present, every second
mobile phone in the world is fitted with a Bosch sensor,
which forms the basis of automated driving in the future.
Knowsley
Dublin
Our sensors are present in more than just telephones
Liverpool
and cars though. In the UK, a complex collection of
Nuneaton
Stowmarket
Worcester
St Neots
Bosch in Great Britain
Sales (billions of euros) 2013
2.1
Automotive Technology, Consumer Goods, Industrial Technology
and Energy and Building Technology
Denham
Associates
Number of associates
Number of locations
Milton Keynes
3,934
42
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Divisional Introduction
Automotive Technology
With its Automotive Technology business sector, the
Bosch Group is one of the world’s largest automotive
suppliers. In 2013, this business sector accounted for 66
Consumer Goods
The Consumer Goods business sector contributed
Automotive Technology
some 9 percent of total Bosch Group sales in 2013.
Gasoline Systems
Diesel Systems
The business sector’s products include the
percent of total sales. The Automotive Technology business
Chassis Systems Control
professional and DIY tools made by the Power Tools
sector mainly operates in the following areas of business:
Electrical Drives
division. Products also include those made by the BSH
fuel-injection systems for internal combustion engines,
Starter Motors and
Generators
peripheral devices for powertrain control, alternative
Car Multimedia
which range from ovens, to fridge-freezers and washing
drive concepts, active and passive vehicle safety systems,
Automotive Electronics
machines, to coffee-makers. Since 2013, however,
driver-assistance and other guidance functions, in-car
information and communication systems, and a range of
after-sales, engineering-support, and service concepts for
the automotive aftermarket.
Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH joint venture,
Automotive Aftermarket
Group sales. The business sector includes the Drive
Drive and Control
Technology*
and Control Technology division, a globally operating
Packaging Technology
supplier for the mechanical engineering sector, with
hydraulic components for mobile machinery, drive
The Energy and Building Technology business sector
accounted for roughly 10 percent of total sales in 2013.
Thermotechnology
of heating technology and water heating solutions, and
Security Systems
the Security Systems division as a supplier of security
* Bosch Rexroth AG (100 % Bosch-owned)
products, infrastructure solutions, and communication
services. The Solar Energy division is to be dissolved. The
and components and systems for wind turbines. The
business sector also includes Bosch Energy and Building
Packaging Technology division provides integrated
Solutions GmbH, a supplier of energy services that offers
packaging and process engineering solutions, above
the owners of commercial and industrial buildings eco-
all for the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and
friendly, energy-efficient, and thus economical solutions.
confectionery industries.
Sales by region
Bosch Group 2013
(continuing operations)
Percentage figures
Automotive Technology
66
Europe
55
Industrial Technology
15
Americas
21
Total: 46.1 billion euros
1 Including other activities
Asia Pacific 1
24
Associates by business sector
Associates by region
Bosch Group 2013
(including discontinued operations)
As per: Dec. 31, 2013
Bosch Group 2013
(including discontinued operations)
As per: Dec. 31, 2013
Automotive Technology
178,260
Germany
107,285
Industrial Technology
44,117
Europe 1
67,109
Consumer Goods
17,148
Energy and
Building Technology
28,209
Other 1
13,647
Total: 46.1 billion euros
1 Including other countries
Total: 281,381
1 Corporate functions and research
Energy and
Building Technology
It comprises the Thermotechnology division as a supplier
and control solutions for industrial applications,
Energy and
Building Technology
10
*BSH Bosch und Siemens
Hausgeräte GmbH
(50 % Bosch-owned);
company is included in the financial statements
at equity
consolidated financial statements.
*ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (50 % Bosch-owned); company is included in the financial statements
at equity
Industrial Technology
sector generated roughly 15 percent of total Bosch
Consumer Goods 1
9
Power Tools
Energy and Building Technology
In fiscal 2013, the Industrial Technology business
Bosch Group 2013
(continuing operations)
Percentage figures
Household Appliances*
these sales have no longer been disclosed in the
Steering Systems*
Industrial Technology
Sales by business sector
Consumer Goods
Americas
33,519
Asia Pacific 2
73,468
Total: 281,381
1 Excluding Germany
2 Including other countries
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Automotive Technology
Automotive Original Equipment
As the world’s number one independent manufacturer of automotive parts and
systems, Bosch’s products and technology are found on virtually every car produced
throughout the world. Bosch has brought about many significant automotive
innovations since the start of the age of the motor car and now develops technology
that enhances environmental protection, including turbocharged downsized engines.
With a continued focus on developing economical solutions for vehicles across the
world, Bosch technology can reduce the fuel consumption of diesel and gasoline
cars by 30 percent. Bosch’s commitment to safety has led to the development
of industry leading safety systems such as Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). Bosch
also develops smart solutions for the integration of entertainment, navigation and
telematics to make the driving experience as enjoyable as possible.
Accelerating into the future
cars. Bosch supplies many of the technologies that form
By 2025, further advancements in driver assistance
wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, ETAS
the foundation of an automated sensor car, including
systems will mean highly automated driving can be
provides tools and solutions for development and service
Bosch research has shown that 60 percent of UK motorists
Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control
achieved. Here, a much lower level of driver supervision
of Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The UK-based division
enjoy driving but found certain situations behind the
and Lane Departure Warning. Automatic Emergency
will be required. In the years following this development,
has a sales office in Derby and a development site in York.
wheel stressful. Of those surveyed, almost a quarter found
Braking systems are now included in the Euro NCAP
it is expected that fully autonomous driving will be
slow moving traffic frustrating, while 30 percent said that
vehicle safety ratings, and in the future, these systems
achieved – drivers will become passengers and the
ETAS York is at the forefront of the development of ECU’s,
parking got them agitated. Technologies such as Park
will work together to create a fully automated vehicle.
vehicle will drive on autopilot.
real-time operating systems and embedded software
development products. An operating system allows
Pilot, which helps drivers to park in a tight spot, take away
a lot of the stress of driving and make being on the road
Bosch also offers all the sensors required to detect
much more enjoyable. Fully automated vehicles are fast
the full range of traffic conditions relevant for drivers
becoming a reality and the demand for automated vehicles
and their vehicles. Depending on the extent of onboard
and driver assistance systems is only set to increase.
functions offered by a particular vehicle, front detection
Rising fuel costs mean driving is becoming an expensive
is carried out either by a radar sensor combined with a
necessity. Aside from developing technologies to make
Despite the fact that the mainstream production of
mono camera, or by a stereo video camera. This level of
driving easier and safer, Bosch is committed to making
automated vehicles may be many years away, the basics
connected mobility opens up a new world of possibilities
driving more efficient for owners of modern cars.
of the technology are already in place in many modern
for safer driving. One of these is the Bosch eCall Service.
Cutting the cost
In the event of an accident, the eCall Service is activated
Bosch is already helping to make new cars more
by the same sensors that also trigger deployment of the
efficient with technologies such as Start/Stop systems,
airbag. The vehicle uses eCall to transmit data relating to
which help to reduce vehicle emissions and increase
the accident to the Bosch monitoring centers.
fuel efficiency without sacrificing overall performance.
Continued advancements in powertrain technologies are
Moving forward
also providing scope for greater efficiency; fuel injection
systems will become more efficient, engines will be
downsized and turbo charging will help to make the
Automated driving has an exciting future, with
average vehicle more economical.
developments occurring one step at a time. At first,
a greater degree of automation at faster speeds will be
possible on highways until a ‘highway pilot’ will be able
ETAS Ltd
to take over the entire trip. It is expected that by 2020,
the necessary developments will have been made to make
Another part of Bosch related to the Original Equipment
partly automated driving a reality.
division is ETAS Ltd. Part of the ETAS group, which is a
different software tasks to share a single computer; for
embedded applications real-time performance is critical
to ensure that the most important tasks, as decided by an
ECU, are completed within a specific timeframe.
The high production volumes of automotive software
mean that if a system has even a 1% chance of failing,
then it will fail. As a result, there is an expectation on
suppliers, such as ETAS, that all systems will operate
on a ‘zero defects’ basis. ETAS is unrivalled in its
reputation with one billion ECUs on the road with zero
postproduction defects.
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Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology
Automotive Aftermarket
Bosch Engineering Group
As well as being the world’s largest supplier of
automotive parts to vehicle manufacturers in the
Original Equipment (OE) sector, Bosch is also one
of the world‘s market leaders in the Automotive
Aftermarket, providing parts, workshop test equipment
and a range of services for use in the car repair and
servicing sector. Bosch’s extensive range covers all
parts from wiper blades, batteries and bulbs, to
braking systems and filtration, engine management
systems, rotating machinery, gasoline, diesel and
hybrid parts.
This wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch
GmbH creates flexible, tailored electronic systems
that cater for automotive and non-automotive
customers, providing solutions for powertrain, safety
and comfort, electronic and electrical integration,
testing and motorsport in addition to consulting
services. The Bosch Engineering Group works
closely with its customers from first study up to
approval for production, accompanying a project
with personal attention and advice on specification,
functional development, calibration and software
integration, including all tests and verification.
Complete solutions to the Aftermarket
Uxbridge, Middlesex, close to the Bosch UK headquarters.
Prestigious home
High performance
In the UK, Bosch supplies to both vehicle manufacturer
innovations in automotive technology to ensure they are
well-equipped to repair and service the latest vehicle
The bespoke engineering solutions provided by the Bosch
As part of Bosch Engineering in the UK, Bosch Motorsport
repair networks and the Independent Aftermarket.
technologies with the latest diagnostic techniques.
Engineering Group are suited to a wide range of customer
develops and manufactures motorsport electronics and
The Automotive Aftermarket division’s first trade level
applications, from global to niche brands in sectors as
motorsport components. Aside from delivering customised
diverse as automotive, agriculture, construction, marine,
solutions and technical support to their customers,
Parts, bytes and services
and rail. Bosch Engineering’s services range from initial
Bosch Motorsport also lends its technical know-how to
studies to series production, and focus on the specific
community projects.
The division prides itself on being able to offer complete
software development for engine management, safety,
solutions to the Aftermarket, namely ‘parts, bytes and
and comfort systems, and their electrical or electronic
services’. The ‘parts’ are OE specification parts. ‘Bytes’
integration.
Here, technicians benefit from learning about the
customers are national and regional distributors with
hundreds of branches throughout the UK and Ireland.
These distributors are highly efficient at supplying car
parts to thousands of independent workshops throughout
the country. In order to support these workshops, the
Automotive Aftermarket division boasts an extensive
range of quality parts, and durable and user-friendly
garage equipment under its portfolio of brands including
Beissbarth, HC Parts, HC Cargo, and more recently the
Robinair and OTC brands.
In addition to parts and equipment, Bosch offers best-inclass technician training all over the UK. In 2012, Bosch
opened a new multi-million pound Training Centre in
refers to the constantly developing data software and
vehicle information, essential for diagnostics and repair.
Bosch Engineering’s UK team is based at MIRA, a world-
‘Services’ refers to the support and aftercare Bosch offers
class dedicated vehicle engineering consultancy and
to the Aftermarket customers including training, technical
provider of independent vehicle testing facilities. The
hotlines, and dedicated resources in the field.
facility is within the prestigious MIRA Technology Park
which is expected to become the location of choice for
Key to the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket strategy and
global businesses operating in the automotive R&D sector.
to working closely with independent workshops are the
three national networks: Bosch Car Service, Bosch Diesel,
The MIRA-based team primarily focuses on engine control
and AutoCrew. Bosch Car Service is Bosch’s own brand
units and components, and chassis systems. MIRA
of independent garages, of which there are approximately
provides an ideal testing infrastructure for all aspects of
500 throughout the UK and Ireland. To the consumer,
automotive engineering and as such, Bosch engineers
these networks offer quality and reliability in car
located at MIRA provide a dedicated Bosch engineering
servicing. To the garage, being part of this network offers
service solution for UK customers.
an opportunity to partner with Bosch and gain access to
high-quality training, marketing, and technical expertise.
As an official Partner of the IMECHE Formula Student
Programme, Bosch provides support to UK university
teams taking part. Teams are challenged to design, build
and compete with a single-seat racing car and Boschsupported teams are given access to Bosch hardware,
software and engineering services, including track
support. For the past three years, Bosch has also worked
as a Technical Partner for the Race2Recovery team that
took part in the Dakar Rally to raise funds for Help for
Heroes.
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Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology
Drive and Control Technology
Packaging Technology
Drive and control technology from Bosch Rexroth
moves machines and systems of any size. The
company bundles global application experience in the
market segments of mobile applications, machinery
applications and engineering, factory automation, and
renewable energies to develop innovative components
as well as tailored system solutions and services.
Rexroth offers its customers hydraulics, electric drives
and controls, pneumatics, gear technology, and linear
motion and assembly technology all from one source.
In the UK, Rexroth uses the latest manufacturing
techniques and quality-control procedures.
Bosch Packaging Technology develops and
manufactures intelligent packaging equipment for
the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics
industries. A comprehensive after-sales service
portfolio, including field service, spare parts and
modernisation solutions, completes the package.
The division caters for all customer requirements in
the UK and Ireland. The Knowsley site produces tablet
manufacturing equipment for the pharmaceutical
industry and the Derby site looks after new equipment
sales in addition to providing after-sales and customer
service support for the region.
All packaged up
Driven by Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth can also lay claim to powering the London
Rexroth was founded in 1795 in Germany, with the first
Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel. With the power of Rexroth’s
Developing and producing complete solutions for a variety
UK Bosch Rexroth subsidiary opening its doors in 1963,
complete drive and control system, the London Eye
of industries, Bosch Packaging Technology Ltd is one of
before becoming part of the Bosch Group in 2001.
rotates at a constant speed of 26cm per second, which is
the leading suppliers in the field of automated processing
delivered by 16 hydraulic wheels.
and packaging technology. The division offers a range of
Eye, the UK’s most popular paid tourist attraction and
flexible solutions designed to handle several different
Various acquisitions prior to becoming part of the
Bosch Group allowed Rexroth to expand its expertise,
The JCB Academy in Staffordshire also benefits from
products and deliver complete and integrated packaging
knowledge, and service offering to become one of
Bosch Rexroth’s knowledge. Providing education to
lines and technologies. These include pick-and-place Delta
the world’s leading specialists in drive and control
14 to 19 year-olds, the JCB Academy’s core focus is
robots, top-loaders, tray and tube loaders, and capsule,
technology.
engineering. Rexroth works with students aged 16 and
ampoule and vial fillers.
17 who are working towards an Engineering Diploma
Since becoming part of the Bosch Group, the division
alongside their A-Levels. The students receive training
Focused on building long-term customer relationships and
has continued to grow. To demonstrate this growth, 2013
from Rexroth to understand how hydraulic systems
being a full-service provider, Bosch Packaging Technology
saw the official opening of its new power unit facility in
work and how they are maintained as part of a project
also offers a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio to
Wakefield. Rexroth technology is used all over the world
designed to encourage them to consider ways to extend
ensure customers receive the best possible output from
and here in the UK, the most famous examples include
the life of the London Eye.
their machinery.
Mavus users are supplied a headset which includes an
Tower Bridge London and the London Eye, which is driven
by Rexroth hydraulics.
Landmarks
An iconic symbol of London, and probably the most
famous bascule bridge in the world, over 40,000 people
cross Tower Bridge every day, either on foot, bike or by
car. Rexroth drive and control technology ensures that the
heavy vibrations from traffic are distributed evenly across
the bridge.
Guided experts
One way in which the division offers innovative and
installed camera, display and earphones and a vest which
reliable support for their equipment is through the use
houses the rechargeable battery and electronics required
of a mobile audio-visual service support device called
for wireless data transfer. The camera, attached to the
Mavus. This cutting edge piece of equipment includes a
headset, transmits high-quality images straight to a Bosch
camera headset, display, earphones, and a microphone.
expert allowing the customer to receive professional
This allows customers to communicate directly with Bosch
support without requiring an engineer visit.
experts while working on their machine, allowing Bosch to
guide customers through maintenance or repairs, thereby
Important documents, such as circuit diagrams or manuals
optimizing communication and minimizing downtime.
and screenshots of components, can also be transferred
to the customer’s display. With the communication
via Mavus operating in real time, the ability to transfer
information quickly and efficiently ensures responsive
support to the customer in the case of downtime.
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Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
Power Tools
Power Tools – Lawn and Garden
The Bosch Power Tools Division is world market leader
for portable electric power tools and accessories.
In the UK, the division is responsible not only for the
sales, marketing and distribution of its Bosch branded
tools, but also brands such as Dremel, Skil, CST/
berger and Freud. Bosch is continually introducing
new power tools to the market. Bosch lithium-ion
technology can be found in an ever-increasing range
of professional and DIY power tools. This cordless
battery technology offers many benefits including
reduced product weight and superb speed of charging.
The Lawn and Garden division is at the forefront of
technology, leading innovation in its sector. Denham
is home to the customer-facing departments and
Stowmarket is where lawnmowers and chainsaws are
manufactured and supplied to worldwide markets from
state-of-the-art facilities. Many Bosch garden tools are
powered by lithium-ion, a cordless technology that is
powerful, extremely fast to charge and always ready to
use. The cordless lithium-ion range includes innovative
products such as Rotak lawnmowers, grass trimmers,
hedgecutters and a number of handheld tools including
shrub shears and a powered saw.
Effortless gardening
One way in which this research has been put into practice
switch that offers users the highest level of protection
Innovation and quality are at the core of Bosch Lawn and
itself. The Indego robotic lawnmower provides the ideal
when using angle grinders. Tools featuring this new type
Garden. Working to develop and manufacture cutting-edge
solution for those without the time, inclination or ability
of switch only operate while the switch is being pressed;
garden tools that offer users comfort, ease of use and
to mow their lawn. The unique intelligent Bosch LogiCut
once the switch is released, the machine will immediately
efficiency, the division remains at the forefront of garden
navigation system – designed especially for the Indego –
shut down as a safety precaution to meet increasingly
tool technology.
ensures the robotic lawnmower moves systematically over
work both quickly and safely. A new type of deadman
switch – the ‘Protection Switch’ – is a cutting-edge safety
is with the development of a lawnmower that operates by
the garden, choosing the most efficient route to mow.
high safety at work requirements.
Helping consumers to bring their garden to life, the
Another aspect of enhanced safety in the workplace is the
division not only develops new products but it also
reduction of dust. Bosch’s Click & Clean System allows
constantly improves and enhances existing tools. The
professional users to attach a dust extraction system to
Bosch Lawn and Garden Research and Development
their tools to instantly remove dust while completing the
team at Stowmarket is committed to making gardening
task which facilitates quicker and more precise working.
effortless; whether mowing the lawn or cutting hedges,
Lawn and Garden has carried out comprehensive research
Innovation for DIY
From the toughest construction job to the most intricate
home improvement project, there will be an innovative
and reliable Bosch Power Tool suited to the task. It is the
division’s ability to develop easy-to-use, efficient and safe
power tools that has made the brand equally attractive to
professional and DIY users.
to develop tools that make sure the task is as enjoyable
and easy as possible.
Intensive research
Bosch research has shown there is a growing demand
from consumers for garden tools that make regular
gardening quicker and easier. With this in mind, Bosch
Lawn and Garden has developed hedgecutters that fit
within the Power4All cordless range; a selection of Bosch
Garden and Power Tools that can all be powered by a
In the same way that DIYers range from the beginner to
single lithium-ion 10.8 volt battery. The Power4All range
the enthusiast, power tools need to reflect this and cater
cuts down the amount of batteries needed for a variety of
for all abilities and tasks. One range of tools that helps
tools and the hedgecutters within this range are compact
users to broaden the number of options in their toolbox
and lightweight whilst retaining the power needed to
without requiring significant investment is the clever
effortlessly cut through even the most stubborn of hedges.
Power4All cordless range. Designed to cut down on the
amount of batteries needed and offer the utmost level of
The Research and Development team has also been
convenience, Power4All is based around the customer-
responsible for the introduction of a new range of
focused concept of just one interchangeable lithium-ion
pressure washers, initially developed for the Asian market.
For professional users, efficient work requires more
10.8 volt battery that can be used to power a family
Intensive research that spanned 12 countries was at
than just efficient tools; a safe working environment is
of tools, including a drill/driver, multi-sander and leaf
the heart of the new product range before successfully
essential for increasing productivity. Innovative Bosch
blower.
launching the offering in Asia and Europe.
Speedy and safe for professionals
power tools ensure that professional users are able to
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Consumer Goods
Energy and Building Technology
Home Appliances
Thermotechnology
BSH Home Appliances Ltd (a 50/50 joint venture between
Bosch and Siemens) is one of the world’s leading
producers of domestic appliances and offers a new
generation of high-performance products that are truly
‘‘Invented for life’’. From refrigeration, dishwashing, home
laundry and cooking products to small appliances such as
irons, food mixers, coffee machines and vacuum cleaners,
Bosch home appliances are built to ease the burden of
household chores. Developing ways to reduce energy and
water usage while maintaining product performance and
efficiency helps to reduce emissions as well as reducing
running costs.
Bosch Thermotechnology UK Ltd is the heating and hot
water division of the Bosch Group and a leading supplier
in Europe. Its mission is to provide energy-efficient
and environmentally friendly solutions, paying equal
attention to resource efficiency, system flexibility and
user friendliness. In the UK, Worcester, Bosch Group is
a trusted brand within the domestic market, working
with heating installers, builders’ merchants, specifiers
and consumers. Bosch Thermotechnology also provides
products that are applicable for the commercial market
sector, specializing in systems for industrial plant rooms.
Developing sustainable appliances
the division aims to show consumers that investing
Efficiently warm from top to bottom
thermal panels, Greenstore ground source heat pumps
Backed by groundbreaking technological innovations,
operating costs in the form of smaller energy bills. Bosch
Approximately 5,000 boiler installations take place in the
all of which can reduce both fuel consumption and the
Bosch Home Appliances develop some of the world’s
Home Appliances aim to improve domestic lives through
UK each day and homeowners who choose to upgrade
impact on the environment.
most economical and energy-efficient appliances for the
advanced features that offer convenience, ease-of-use and
to a more efficient model can save thousands of pounds
home.
time saving benefits to consumers.
over the lifetime of the boiler. The revolutionary range
in efficient products will pay them back with reduced
of Greenstar boilers from Worcester, Bosch Group are
Developing environmentally-friendly appliances is of great
importance to Bosch Home Appliances, but of equal value
is raising consumers’ awareness of the positive impact
of switching to these types of appliances, both from the
point of view of sustainability and of cost-saving. With
a range of products available that reduce energy and
water consumption without compromising performance,
Tailored efficiency
VarioPerfect is available on both laundry and dishwashing,
developed to recognize that each day is different. It
offers consumers the ability to tailor washing around
their needs. Choose to save time or more energy with the
cleaner and greener than ever and have been developed
to be amongst the most efficient boilers on the market.
Worcester also offers sustainable heating and hot water
solutions with a wide variety of renewable technologies
available. These include Worcester’s Greenskies solar
and Greensource air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps,
Groundbreaking
Worcester’s innovative Greenstar CDi Compact boiler
features the most up-to-date technology available
and offers homeowners a host of advanced energy
saving features, including the revolutionary WB7 heat
exchanger, developed using the latest cutting-edge
technology – a first for the UK heating industry having
Speed and Eco options available. Either way there is no
been adopted from the aerospace industry and the
compromise on performance with perfectly clean results,
military.
even when washing full loads.
Equally advanced, the Greensource air-to-air heat pump
For homeowners trying to keep water bills down,
features the latest inverter technology to provide a
ActiveWater technology consumes just six and a half litres
cost-effective source of healthy air for the home. The
of water on an Economy 50C program making the Bosch
Greensource air-to-air heat pump is extremely efficient;
AquaStar dishwasher range some of the most economical
for a single kilowatt of energy used, up to 5kW of energy
dishwashers on the market.
can be generated for the home.
Taking innovation and sustainability to the next level, the
Commercial and Industrial Heating is also part of Bosch
Bosch range of refrigeration cooling appliances are even
Thermotechnology Ltd, sitting alongside the Worcester
more energy efficient. With fridges and freezers rarely
brand in the UK. The company specializes in providing
turned off, it’s especially important that they don’t waste
complete system solutions for the commercial and
energy. Every Bosch refrigerator has been awarded at
industrial heating sectors with individual outputs from
least an A+ in the EU Energy Efficiency rating scheme.
65kW to 19.2MW.
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Energy and Building Technology
Energy and Building Technology
Security Systems
Security Systems – Bosch Communication Center
Bosch Security Systems is a leading worldwide supplier
of internationally approved electronic and electrical
security systems. The division provides its customers
with innovative, high-quality solutions backed by
world-class reliability and customer service. The range
includes high-definition (HD) CCTV products, intrusion,
social alarm, public address, conference systems and
IP networks, Bosch Security Systems works closely
with its partners and customers to support and
maintain high-quality security installations. The superior
performance of Bosch products minimizes downtime
and reduces call-back costs.
Building on Bosch’s reputation for high standards and
excellent service, Bosch Communication Center has
developed into a major provider of business process
outsourcing services, employing over 5,000 employees
and operating in 26 locations, in 30 languages
worldwide. The UK location in Liverpool was founded
in 2004 and offers 24/7 business process outsourcing
services in all major European languages. The site
offers services such as inbound customer service, email
handling, complaints management, outbound calling,
E-call service and social media monitoring.
Outsourcing at its best
Bosch Communication Center UK to offer highly skilled
footage to examine the scene without compromising the
At Bosch Communication Center UK in Liverpool, the
different languages.
quality of image; it remains crisp, sharp and clear.
team supports global clients with a variety of Business
distinguish individual faces, or small items such as number
plates with ease. Users can zoom in on live or recorded
Light sensitive
Traditionally, cameras are unable to offer high-definition
images in poor light, but the Bosch Dinion Starlight HD
720p and Flexidome Starlight HD 720p RD are specifically
designed to deliver high-performance recording in extreme
low-light conditions, representing a breakthrough in light
sensitivity. Whereby previous versions would only have
been able to show black and white images, these HD
associates who currently provide services in over 18
Process Outsourcing services and in doing so, helps
The services provided range from inbound customer
organisations to retain focus on their core strategic
service and email handling through to outbound calling,
objectives. The central Liverpool location was chosen
back office functions and social media monitoring.
for Bosch Communication Center UK as it provided
Demand for these types of services continues to grow as
access to a fantastic range of multi-lingual skills in the
outsourcing is viewed by large organizations as a positive
area. Liverpool has an abundance of language graduates,
way to facilitate the introduction of leaner and more
non UK residents and foreign nationals choosing to
flexible processes, whilst maintaining a very high level of
study at the city’s university and combined, this enables
customer support and satisfaction. Although not always
core to these organizations, delivering an exceptional
service is critical to organizational success and this is
where Bosch Communication Center UK plays a very
High-definition security
versions can show colour.
With surveillance, a clear and accurate recording of
Both cameras feature the Bosch-developed Content Based
activities is the difference between usable and non-usable
Imaging Technology (CBIT), which combines information
footage. High Definition (HD) security cameras from Bosch
from various parts of the camera to dynamically optimize
Security Systems provide image resolution that is sharp
the image captured. These cameras feature two modes:
With a commitment to innovation and customer
and of the highest clarity.
Intelligent Auto Exposure (iAE), which ensures the optimal
orientation, Bosch Communication Center UK has clients
image of important objects in the scene, and Intelligent
in a wide variety of sectors, including consumer goods,
HD security cameras are primarily used in instances that
Dynamic Noise Reduction (iDNR), which provides the
fast food and the airline industry. Customer satisfaction is
demand the highest of security, such as in the financial
most usable image possible by optimizing the bandwidth.
of paramount importance in these industries, particularly
important role.
International client base
so in the travel and tourism industry which is where the
sector or for road traffic control. In this capacity, the
operators need to be able to pick out the smallest details
In the future, it is estimated that 720p HD cameras will
Bosch Communication Center UK has a long-standing
from the recording to maintain security levels, and high-
replace all Standard Definition (SD) versions. As such,
relationship with a major European airline. For this
quality Bosch HD Security Camera recordings can capture
HD cameras are now considered the new standard for
organization, over 150 Bosch associates provide a
extensive information throughout the entire recording.
professional video surveillance systems.
customer feedback management service in 18 languages,
The Small Feature Recognition System works to
including Dutch, Finnish and Turkish.
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Sustainability
at Bosch
Robert Bosch
Foundation
Bosch invested some 185 million euros in
associate training in 2013. On average, every
one of its associates attended 1.6 classroom
training courses. In addition, associates
completed 240,000 web-based training courses.
Robert Bosch Stiftung (Foundation) GmbH
has been carrying on the charitable and
social endeavors of the company’s founder
in contemporary form since 1964. It pursues
its specific objectives with programs and
institutions of its own. It also supports external
projects and initiatives if their objectives are
congruent with its own.
Acting sustainably is a company value that was already
Furthermore, the company remains committed to the
The Robert Bosch Foundation mainly focuses its activities
For ten years, research grants have been awarded to
very important for the company founder Robert Bosch.
principles of social entrepreneurship evinced by its
on healthcare, science, education, and international
authors, and translators have received support for their
Global challenges such as climate change, finite
founder Robert Bosch. In 2013, Bosch donated 10.5
relations. In these areas, the Foundation’s aim is to find
work of making literature accessible to other cultures.
resources, and global social standards underline how
million euros for civic initiatives.
possible solutions for socially relevant issues, and to test
The assistants program that encourages exchange
important this focus on sustainability is. To monitor and
them in the field as models. The Foundation finances
between China, eastern Europe, and Germany has now
constantly improve on the success of this strategy, Bosch
its work from the dividend it receives as a shareholder
existed for 20 years.
has defined group-wide targets for more sustainability.
in Robert Bosch GmbH. Each year, the Robert Bosch
Above all, these performance indicators focus on the wellbeing of the company’s workforce and the environmental
impact of its operations.
Actions relating to associates
Further training 2013:
Participant days:
628,000
Participant numbers: 461,000
Target for 2020
20.0 %
2013
12.2 %
committed to providing a work environment that is
for young executives, and research grants for journalists.
Share of women executives:
In addition, a film prize for German-Arab coproductions
safe and encourages associates to give their best. For
has now been included in the Foundation’s program – just
example, the company has reduced the rate of job-related
Target for 2014
310
accidents per million hours worked by 48 percent since
2007. The figure now stands at 3.6.
The Bosch Group wants its products to be sustainable
when it comes both to their use and their manufacture.
Typical examples of the Foundation’s work include
international scholarship programs, exchange programs
Staff turnover 2013: 4.6 %
With respect to its workforce, the Bosch Group is
Foundation approves funding for some 800 projects.
Actions relating to the supply chain
2013
83.0 %
one of many examples of new projects. The “Du hast die
Macht” (you have the power) internet platform has been
a successful part of the program for four years. It kindles
young people’s interest in political issues. The Robert
Environmental and health and safety
audits of supplier portfolio:
Audits since 2010: 260
Bosch Foundation’s German School Prize has showcased
innovation for many years now. Last year, it was once
Since 2007, the company has reduced its annual energy
again presented by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel.
requirements by 8.3 percent. They currently stand at
6,218 gigawatt-hours. At the same time, Bosch has
reduced its annual absolute CO2 emissions by 2.0 percent
to 2.485 million metric tons. Over the same period,
relative CO2 emissions have been reduced by 16 percent.
Bosch’s target for 2020 is a 20 percent reduction from
2007 levels.
For more information about the Bosch Group’s
sustainability policies go to:
csr.bosch.com
Additional information is available
online at: www.bosch-stiftung.de
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Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK
Innovations
Engineers are the driving force at Bosch and they are
As an official Partner, Bosch also provides track support
The innovative strength of the Bosch Group is a decisive
essential for our future development. As such, a key part
to the teams on race day.
asset, and will remain so in the future. At Bosch, the main
of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program
involves working with young people in the community to
inspire an interest in engineering and technology.
One of the ways Bosch in the UK is doing this is through
a series of Bosch ‘All Around You’ roadshows, which take
place at schools near to Bosch locations. For students
aged between 13 and 16 years old, the roadshows
demonstrate in a fun and engaging way that engineers are
problem solvers. Using Bosch products and innovations,
demonstrations are interactive, showing students how
Bosch innovations are ‘all around us’ and how important
engineering skills are for our future development.
Promoting engineering
drivers of innovation are resourceful and highly commit-
Green future
Engineering is also vital in the race to conserve global
energy resources and create a more sustainable future
for generations to come. Bosch in the UK is committed to
improving practices and processes within the company to
minimise environmental impact.
In 2007, Bosch in the UK pledged to reduce CO2
emissions by 20 percent across all sites by 2020. All of
ted engineers, a high-performance yet efficient research
organization, and a historical background that is both an
inspiration and an obligation, driving the company on to
further outstanding achievements. Increasing connectivity over the internet is leading to far-reaching changes,
making innovative products, services, and business
models possible. For this reason, all Bosch business
sectors are systematically promoting connectivity. In all
that Bosch does, every product it offers will be “Invented
for life.”
the Bosch UK sites are well on their way to reaching this
PLR 15 laser
rangefinder:
single-photon
avalanche diode
technology
target, but Worcester, Bosch Group and Bosch Rexroth
have not only reached their target but they’ve exceeded
it too.
In addition to this, associates at Bosch locations across
At Worcester, Bosch Group, the ‘Zero to Landfill’
the UK work closely with young people to help them
programme recycles 100 percent of all scrap appliances
experience engineering first-hand.
and defective parts. By shredding and granulating plastic
waste it can be re-used in other products. This means
Rexroth, based in the UK in Glenrothes and St. Neots,
that no products are sent to landfill or for incineration,
supports JCB Academy activities working with students
which generates high levels of CO2 emissions.
aged between 16 and 18 years old. By using practical
examples of Bosch Rexroth technologies, such as the
At the Rexroth Glenrothes Site in Fife, Scotland, CO2
hydraulics in the London Eye, Bosch Rexroth works
emissions have been reduced by 30 percent with the
closely with students at the Staffordshire-based Academy
introduction of a combined heat and power (CHP)
helping them to understand how hydraulic systems work,
system.
how they are maintained, and the factors that determine
Efficiency systems:
BRS boost recuperation system
Smart homes:
smartphone and
tablet apps
maintenance plans.
In the Automotive Technology business sector, the
To connect the machinery and plant made by different
Engineers at Bosch Lawn and Garden in Stowmarket act
combination of improved injection systems and
manufacturers, Bosch Rexroth has developed a new
as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
turbocharged downsized engines will reduce the
software concept. And connectivity is at the focus of
ambassadors where industry professionals work with
consumption of gasoline and diesel engines by a further
other activities, with smart home concepts becoming
schools and universities to offer students guidance with
20 percent from their 2012 levels by 2020. A number of
increasingly popular among the public. In these
projects. One such project encourages students aged
innovations will also play a role here. One of them is the
concepts, Bosch sensors feature in systems such
16 to 18 years old to design, build and test their own
BRS boost recuperation system. This entry-level hybrid
as those used to check that windows and doors are
product concepts and in another project, Mechanical
supports the combustion engine with additional torque.
secure. Boilers can also be connected with the rest
Engineering students from Imperial College, London,
It also offers a fuel-saving coasting function. This shuts
of the house, and controlled remotely by smartphone
receive advice on how to run development projects.
off the internal-combustion engine for up to 30 percent
or tablet, thanks to apps developed by Bosch. 18-volt
of the driving time. In the area of battery technology,
lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for power tools have
University teams taking part in the IMechE Formula
a new development alliance has been agreed with GS
also been modified further. Thanks to “Smart Li-ion+”
Student Challenge benefit from Bosch’s hardware,
Yuasa International Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation.
control electronics, only the required amount of power is
software and technical know-how when challenged to
Its aim is to develop the next generation of high-power
actually used. The Indego robot lawnmower is one of the
design, build and race in a single-seat racing car.
lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles.
appliances to feature such a system.
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Milestones in Company History
1861
1927
1942
Start of series production for Bosch injection pumps
and nozzles for diesel engines
Robert Bosch dies in Stuttgart on March 12
1902
Delivery of the first high-voltage magneto ignition
system with Bosch spark plugs
Robert Bosch is born in Albeck near Ulm on
September 23
1928
Market launch of the Forfex hair trimmer, the first
Bosch power tool
1905
First Bosch manufacturing site outside Germany
opens in Paris
1932
Acquisition of heating systems business of Junkers & Co.
GmbH in Dessau
1912
Start of production in Bosch’s first
U.S. plant, in Springfield, MA
1932
First power drill and
Bosch hammer
1913
1886
Establishment of the company: opening of the
Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical
Engineering in Stuttgart on November 15
1897
First successful installation of the Bosch low-voltage
magneto ignition device in a motor vehicle
1898
First Bosch sales office outside Germany opens in the
United Kingdom
At the main plant in Stuttgart, establishment of an
apprentice training department with a dedicated
workshop
1913
Market launch of the Bosch automotive lighting system
1918
Gottlob Honold designs the new Bosch logo – the
“armature in a circle.”
1921
The first Bosch Service
repair shop opens in
Hamburg
1932
Market launch of the first series-production
car radio in Europe
1933
Launch of the Bosch refrigerator
1940
Opening of the Robert Bosch Hospital
1951
Start of production for gasoline injection systems for
passenger cars
1963
Acquisition of Erich Wetzel Verpackungsmaschinen
GmbH, entry into packaging technology
1964
The non-profit organization Vermögensverwaltung
Bosch (from 1969 Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH)
acquires a majority stake in Robert Bosch GmbH
1967
Establishment of Bosch-Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH
(known since 1998 as BSH Bosch und Siemens
Hausgeräte GmbH)
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1967
1989
2010
D-Jetronic, electronically controlled gasoline
injection system
1989 TravelPilot IDS, first independent vehicle
navigation system in Europe
Start of production of the predictive emergency braking
system
1974
1991
Launch of the 3S program – “safe, clean, economical” –
for product development
Motronic with controller area network (CAN)
1976
1995
Production of lambda sensors for three-way
catalytic converters begins
1978
Start of series production for ABS, the
electronically controlled antilock braking system
2000
Series production of the DI Motronic gasoline direct
injection system
2001
Industrial leadership of Mannesmann Rexroth AG, and
its merger with the Automation Technology division to
form Bosch Rexroth AG
2003
Acquisition of Buderus AG, Wetzlar, Germany
1986
Series production of the TCS traction control
system commences
Start of production of
the Night Vision driver
assistance system
1995
Start of series production of ESP®, the world’s first
electronic stability program
Start of production of lithium-ion
battery cells for vehicles
2005
Start of series production for MEMS micromechanical
sensors
Start of series production for the common-rail highpressure diesel injection system
Start of series production for the Motronic electronic
engine management system
2010
Launch of the Ixo cordless drill/driver
with lithium-ion rechargeable battery
1997
1979
2003
2007
Acquisition of the telehealth solutions provider Health
Hero Network in Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2008
Foundation of the Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems GmbH &
Co. KG joint venture for exhaust-gas turbochargers
2008
Acquisition of Innovations Software Technology GmbH
in Immenstaad, Germany (from January 1, 2011: Bosch
Software Innovations GmbH)
2010
Full parallel hybrid powertrain for passenger cars goes
into series production
2011
Start of production of
drive components for
e-bikes in Mondeville,
France
2012
Acquisition of the Services Solutions business of
SPX Corporation, Charlotte, NC (USA), a supplier
of diagnostic and service equipment, repair-shop
accessories, and software for the global automotive
market
Bosch sets up a joint venture with the Chinese
manufacturer Polaris, thus entering the e-scooter
market
2013
Start of production of MSC motorcycle stability control
2014
Establishment of Lithium Energy and Power GmbH
& Co. KG joint venture to develop high-performance
rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles
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Management Team
Board of Management
Dr. Volkmar Denner
Chairman
Dr. Bernd Bohr
Alfred Löckle
Deputy Chairman
Uwe Raschke
Dr. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer
Christoph Kübel
Dr. Werner Struth
Peter Tyroller
Wolf-Henning Scheider
Dr. Dirk Hoheisel
Dr. Stefan Hartung
Journalists – visit the Bosch press websites:
Supervisory Board
Franz Fehrenbach
Chairman
How to Contact Us
Christiane Benner
Dr. Christof Bosch
Christian Brunkhorst
Klaus Friedrich
Hartwig Geisel
Hans-Peter Gräther
Jörg Hofmann
Dieter Klein
Prof. Dr. Renate Köcher
Prof. Dr. Olaf Kübler
Matthias Georg Madelung
Kerstin Mai
Dr. Wolfgang Malchow
Urs B. Rinderknecht
Tilman Todenhöfer
Dr. Richard Vogt
Prof. Dr. Beatrice Weder di Mauro
Hans Wolff
Prof. Lars G. Josefsson
Bosch Global – www.bosch-press.com
The annual report and Bosch today are
available at www.bosch.co.uk/publications
Bosch UK – www.bosch.co.uk/newsroom
For information on career opportunities
in the Bosch Group, go to
www.bosch.co.uk/careers
The corporate headquarters of Bosch UK can
be contacted at the following address:
Robert Bosch Ltd
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham, Uxbridge
UB9 5HJ
President, Bosch UK and Ireland
Phone 0344 892 0115
contact@uk.bosch.com
Dr. Peter Fouquet has been President of Bosch UK and Ireland since July 2009. In this role,
he has responsibility for Bosch regional companies and subsidiaries in the UK and Ireland.
Peter started his career with Bosch in Germany as a trainee in 1987 and moved on to hold
several management positions in purchasing, logistics, controlling and corporate planning.
In 1998 he became CEO for the Turkish subsidiary of Bosch. Then in 2004, he took on
the position of Executive Vice President Finance and Administration for the Automotive
Aftermarket Division of Bosch in Germany before moving to the UK as President.
In 2013, Peter was elected as the new chairman of the German-British Chamber of
Industry & Commerce.
Vice President Finance and Administration, Bosch UK and Ireland
Andrew Castle is Vice President Finance and Administration at Bosch UK. Andrew has
responsibility for providing shared service facilities such as legal, taxation, property, and
internal audit services to the operating units of Bosch in the UK and Ireland.
He joined Bosch in 1997 and has held positions in both the UK and Germany, working
on projects in Europe, India, the US and South Africa. Prior to joining the Bosch Group,
Andrew held a number of senior finance positions with major European and
US organizations.
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