Bosch in North America
Bosch North America Introduction
At Bosch, our motto, “Invented for life,” Introduction
reflects our company’s mission: to develop Bosch in North America is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global
high-quality technologies that make our manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer
customers’ lives – in the automobile, at goods and building technology. In fiscal 2005, 251,000 associates
home, and in the workplace – more generated sales of $52.3 billion (42 billion euros) for Bosch globally.
efficient, safer, and more comfortable. Established in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop
for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering,” the Bosch Group
Peter J. Marks assumed This booklet, Bosch in North America, today comprises a manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service network
the position of Chairman, highlights the recent innovations and activities of some 280 subsidiaries and more than 12,000 service centers in
President and CEO, in each of our product segments. From the over 140 countries. The special ownership structure of the Bosch
Robert Bosch
latest advances in automotive safety, such Group guarantees its financial independence and entrepreneurial
Corporation on
January 1, 2006. as our adaptive cruise control system, to freedom. It makes it possible for the company to undertake significant
He succeeds Kurt efficient home appliances, we continue up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future, as well as to
Liedtke, who retired our commitment to reliability and quality – do justice to its social responsibility in a manner reflective of the
from the Bosch Board the foundation of our company’s success. spirit and will of its founder. The entrepreneurial ownership functions
of Management.
are carried out by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.
The year 2006 marks the centennial of
Bosch in the United States. Join us as we Bosch in the U.S. has over 80 primary locations. In 2005, Bosch’s
celebrate our past, build our present and U.S. sales reached $7 billion with approximately 17,000 associates.
look forward to the future. And, on behalf Canada sales for Bosch were $798 million (USD). Operating with
of all our associates in the United States, 11 locations, Bosch Canada employs nearly 600 associates. Seven
Mexico, and Canada, thank you. We appreciate Bosch locations in Mexico employ over 5,300 associates. Overall
your interest in Bosch in North America. sales in Mexico reached $519 million in 2005.
I hope you enjoy this overview of our unique
company and its products and services. As the world’s largest automotive supplier, the Bosch Automotive
Technology sector develops, manufactures, and supplies precision
Peter J. Marks components and systems, including body electronics, chassis,
Chairman, President and CEO powertrain, and car multimedia, for original equipment use by every
Robert Bosch Corporation major vehicle manufacturer and within the aftermarket segment.
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Bosch North America Introduction/U.S. Centennial
Bosch has been an industry
Bosch’s Industrial Technology products range from industrial leader since 1886, when the
company was founded in
hydraulics and electric drives to packaging equipment used in the
Stuttgart, Germany. Robert
pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries.
Bosch expanded the reach
of the company in 1906 by
Within our Consumer Goods and Building Technology sector, establishing the company’s
high-quality products, such as appliances and water heaters, are first U.S. sales office, located
at 1947 Broadway in New York
found in households throughout North America. A leader in innovation
City. Bosch has approximately 80
and design, the power tools and accessories division is proud to
main locations in the U.S. today.
bring Bosch®, Dremel®, Gilmour®, RotoZip®, Skil®, and Vermont
American® brands to the marketplace. As a single solution for
intrusion and fire protection, Bosch’s home and business security
systems continue to gain recognition in North America.
Centennial
On September 6, 1906, investing a capital stock of $25,000, three
Bosch North America Key Figures incorporators signed a certificate to form a corporation to “buy, sell,
deal in and manufacture machinery, supplies, engineering and apparatus
2005 2004
required for constructing engines, motors, motor vehicles, and machines
Sales* $ 8.4 billion $ 7.8 billion powered by gasoline or other forms of power.” The company was named
Automotive Technology $ 5.5 billion $ 5.2 billion Robert Bosch, New York, Incorporated, and under the directorship of
Industrial Technology $ 1.2 billion $ 1.0 billion global company founder Robert Bosch, Otto Heins and Carl Schurz,
Consumer Goods & $ 1.7 billion $ 1.6 billion Bosch’s activities in the U.S. were “born.”
Building Technology
In September 2006, nearly 17,000 Bosch associates in the U.S. will
Associates* 22,700 celebrate the company’s U.S. centennial. For 100 years, Bosch associates
Automotive Technology 14,000 have successfully responded to the ever-changing needs of the U.S.
Industrial Technology 3,100 marketplace, providing outstanding products and services for Bosch’s
Consumer Goods & 5,500 customers. The hard work and dedication of our associates have made
Building Technology Bosch’s success possible and remain the bedrock of future success.
* Approximate
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Bosch North America Milestones
Bosch associates have always
served as the backbone of
Bosch in the United States
the company’s activities.
Pictured here is the staff of
The First 100 Years
the Bosch Magneto Company
in New York City in 1913.
1906 – Robert Bosch New York, Inc., (later named Bosch
Magneto Co.), established.
1910 – Bosch has established sales offices in Chicago (1908),
San Francisco (1909), and Detroit (1910).
1912 – Bosch completes construction of first North American purpose-
built manufacturing facility in Springfield, Mass., to manufacture magnetos.
1914 – Bosch Magneto Co. acquires Rushmore Dynamo Works in
1974 – Robert Bosch Packaging Corp. founded in Piscataway, N.J.
Plainfield, N.J., boosting production capacity.
1980 – Robert Bosch Tool Corp. established in New Bern, N.C.
1917-1918 – U.S. Government expropriates assets of Bosch
Magneto Co.; Company renamed American Bosch Magneto Corp. 1983 – Bosch Automotive Research and Development Center opens in
(Bosch trademark rights re-established in 1983.) Farmington Hills, Mich.
1921 – Robert Bosch Magneto Co., Inc., set up in New York City. 1991 – Bosch-Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH establishes U.S. presence,
begins dishwasher exports to U.S.
1931 – Robert Bosch Magneto Co., Inc., and American Bosch
Magneto Corp. merge to form the United American Bosch Corp. 1996 – Bosch’s Automation Technology business unit established (now
(later renamed American Bosch Corp.). Bosch Rexroth).
1941-1942 – U.S. Government expropriates American Bosch 1999 – Bosch establishes its Research and Technology Center North
Corp., and its assets. America, with offices in Palo Alto, Calif., and Pittsburgh, Pa.
1953 – Robert Bosch Corp. founded in New York City, N.Y. 2001 – Bosch Automation Technology and Rexroth join forces to form
Bosch Rexroth Corp.
1967 – Robert Bosch Corp. moves headquarters to Broadview, Ill.
2003 – Robert Bosch Corp. acquires RotoZip.
1972 – Bosch four-person sales office opens in Southfield, Mich.
2005 – Bosch acquired Vermont-based Controlled
1973-1974 – Robert Bosch Corp. builds manufacturing factory in
Energy Corporation.
Charleston, S.C.
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Bosch North America Milestones
Bosch Global and U.S. 1973 – First Bosch aseptic thermoforming machine for
packaging liquid foods introduced.
Product Milestones
1976 – Bosch develops world’s first swivel-arm industrial robot;
1887 – First Bosch low-voltage magneto for stationary internal debuts in the U.S. in 1986.
combustion engine.
1978 – Bosch launches first series-produced antilock braking
1902 – First spark plugs and high-voltage magneto ignition system. system (ABS); debuts in the U.S. in 1985.
1907 – Bosch begins mass production of magnetos in the U.S. 1985 – Bosch Platinum spark plug introduced in the U.S. market.
1913 – First complete automotive electrical system comprising 1989 – TravelPilot navigation system launched.
a magneto ignition with spark plugs, generator, lighting system
and regulator. 1995 – Bosch Electronic Stability Program (ESP) debuts;
introduced in the U.S. in 1999.
1928 – First Bosch mass-produced power tool.
1997 – Bosch introduces diesel common rail direct injection in
1933 – First Bosch mass-produced refrigerator. Europe; debuts in the U.S. in 2001.
1930s – First Bosch U.S. mass-produced diesel injection systems 2000 – Bosch adaptive cruise control (ACC) system debuts in
for commercial use and utility vehicles. Europe; debuts in the U.S. in 2002.
1951 – Bosch starts production of gasoline injection pumps for 2000 – Bosch Logixx dishwasher introduced in Europe; debuts in
vehicle engines. the U.S. in 2005.
1953 – Bosch begins production of hydraulic equipment; debuts 2003 – Bosch introduces first-ever power tool in North America to
in the U.S. in 1974. use a Lithium-ion battery.
1955 – Bosch introduces first diesel pump in the U.S. 2004 – Bosch Security Systems launches Blue Line Intrusion Detectors.
1964 – Bosch dishwasher is launched; debuts in the U.S. in 1991. 2005 – Bosch Power Tool Corp. launches the Dremel 300 Series
rotary tool.
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Bosch North America Automotive Technology
The Bosch Park Pilot system,
using highly developed
Automotive Technology
sensors, assists the driver in
Key Figures 2005 Automotive Technology is Bosch’s largest
parking and maneuvering and
$5.5 billion in sales business sector in North America, with can help prevent costly
14,000 associates
sales of approximately $5.5 billion in collision repair bills.
Over 30 locations
2005 and more than 14,000 associates
Automotive Technology working at over 30 facilities. Bosch is one
Product Areas of the leading automotive suppliers in
Original Equipment North America. Since the opening of its
Automotive first sales office in New York City in 1906,
Aftermarket
Bosch has transformed automotive
Car Multimedia
technology with industry-leading
Key Original Equipment innovations, such as diesel common rail Innovative, market-first Bosch products include antilock brakes (ABS),
Product Areas systems, electronic stability control (ESC) traction and electronic stability control (ESC) systems, gasoline and
Chassis Systems and Park Pilot parking systems. diesel fuel-injection systems, and electrical and electronic systems
Body Electrical and and components.
Electronics Systems
In 1955, Bosch opened its first
Powertrain (Gasoline
and Diesel) Systems automotive technology office in Mexico In 2005, Ford Motor Company introduced its plan to restructure its
and celebrated 50 years in 2005. Bosch’s supplier system and reduce by half the number of suppliers it works
first automotive technology office in with for key parts and components. Bosch was chosen as one of Ford’s
Canada opened in 1979. preferred suppliers. The Aligned Business Framework is an innovative
bilateral agreement between Ford and its suppliers. It is designed to
Original Equipment create a stronger, sustainable business model for all companies involved.
Bosch automotive systems and
components are designed to increase Bosch’s automotive systems are developed and engineered at technical
passenger safety, improve fuel economy, centers throughout the U.S., including Farmington Hills, Mich.; South
reduce vehicle emissions, and provide Bend, Ind.; and Waltham, Mass. Bosch test-track facilities are located in
driver comfort and convenience. New Carlisle, Ind.; Flat Rock, Mich.; and Baudette, Minn.
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The Integrated Air Fuel
In 2005, Bosch continued to be a major Modules (IAFM) provided by
Bosch allow for streamlined
chassis systems supplier for all North
assembly at the customers’
American vehicle manufacturers. To
engine plant. The modules
help the consumer better understand arrive pre-tested and require
the safety benefits associated with ESC, only six bolts to be fastened
Bosch implemented “ESCential,” a special to the engine and only one
electrical connection.
training program where dealership
Bosch’s ESC system personnel can experience the ESC
helps reduce accidents technology first-hand by driving vehicles
by contributing to the through simulated emergency maneuvers.
stability of the vehicle
The program proved so successful that
and providing better
handling. manufacturers have integrated “ESCential” The Powertrain Division continues to develop gasoline direct-injection
into their regular dealership training programs. systems for various North American vehicle manufacturers. Bosch
obtained new business for six-speed automatic transmission control
The Body Electrical and Electronics modules, fuel pump modules, electronic throttle controls, fuel injectors
Division secured North American and Integrated Air Fuel Modules (IAFM). Bosch’s small engine business
business contracts for its new “iBolt” has expanded to support the growing market. Bosch parts can be found
system for tailored airbag deployment. not only on lawn mowers and generators, but also motorcycles,
The division continues to make progress snowmobiles, and personal watercraft.
in the door electronics sector through
the successful development of innovative In support of its growing automotive business in North America, Bosch
electronics for new original equipment has begun construction of a new technical center located in Plymouth
manufacturer (OEM) applications, while Township, Mich., just minutes south of Bosch’s automotive headquarters
increasing its window-lift motor market in Farmington Hills. When completed, the technical center is slated to
share. In 2005, Bosch launched its new be occupied by the Body Electrical and Electronics Division. The new
generation Park Pilot system for the first facility will sit on approximately 76 acres and will initially provide
time in North America. The system was office and lab facilities for nearly 475 Bosch associates.
launched on four new platforms.
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Bosch North America Automotive Technology
Automotive Aftermarket The year 2005 also marked the introduction of the Professional
The Automotive Aftermarket Division Preferred Alternators/Starters program, applying OE engineering
carries the Bosch brand and quality expertise to remanufactured and new aftermarket units that
message from the production line to the perform as well as or better than the originals. The Bosch Electric
checkout line. Bosch Aftermarket Gasoline Fuel Pump program saw continued growth in 2005, and the
supplies a wide variety of service parts Premium Oil Filter program was expanded to offer full-line coverage.
for gasoline and diesel vehicles. Products
Bosch ICONTM - OE are distributed through a network of The Automotive Aftermarket Division received the 2005 Lincoln
bracketless technology independent warehouses, program Silver Award for Progress Toward Excellence. The award recognizes
for the aftermarket the company’s organizational strength and performance based on
distribution groups, retail stores and
specialty outlets, as well as the original leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, information
Key Aftermarket equipment sales (OES) channel. and analysis, human resources, and process management.
Products
Spark plugs In March 2006, the Bosch Group and MANN+Hummel entered into
Product highlights in 2005 included the
Wiper blades
launch of Bosch ICON TM
wiper blades. an agreement to acquire the Purolator filter business of ArvinMeritor,
Oxygen sensors
Bosch ICON brings the latest in OE Inc. As a result, a joint venture company, Purolator Filters NA, LLC,
Oil and cabin filters
Alternators bracketless wiper blade technology to the was created in which Bosch and MANN+Hummel hold an equal
and starters aftermarket. ICON’s award-winning design, share. The joint venture includes the Purolator operations that
Glow plugs manufacture and distribute oil, air, fuel and cabin air filters.
featuring fx dual rubber technology and
Brake pads/rotors
dual precision-tensioned steel springs,
Fuel pumps
delivers ultimate windshield-hugging, Blaupunkt, another aftermarket segment, produces more than five
Blaupunkt all-weather performance. The fx dual million car radios and 50,000 navigation systems worldwide per
Speakers rubber compound in the ICON blade year. Combining cutting-edge innovation with great design, Blaupunkt
Receivers provides higher resistance to ozone and delivers high quality receivers, amplifiers, speakers, in-car video
and changers
better heat-aging properties than Bosch’s and navigation systems. Blaupunkt successfully implemented a new
Amplifiers
previous rubber compound. distribution initiative that improves efficiency and product availability
Navigation
Video for consumers and retailers. Successful product introductions in
2005 included high-power Velocity speakers and amplifiers.
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Bosch North America Industrial Technology
Rexroth Tightening Systems
incorporate innovative patented
Industrial Technology
technologies like maintenance
Key Figures 2005 Bosch’s North American Industrial
free components, digital data
$1.2 billion in sales Technology sector reported sales of transmission, modular
3,100 associates approximately $1.2 billion in 2005. With construction, and an
Nearly 20 locations unmatched one million
more than 3,100 associates in nearly 20
cycle warranty.
Industrial Technology locations, Bosch makes a strong impact
Product Areas in this sector with its automation and
Automation packaging technology.
Technology
Production Tools
Automation Technology
Packaging
Bosch Rexroth develops leading drive
Technology
and control technologies – both Bosch Rexroth is positioned to be a key player in the medical and
Automation Technology specialized and integrated – all from a semiconductor manufacturing industries, which are projected to grow
Hydraulics single source. The Rexroth brand is the 10 percent or more per year. Bosch Rexroth is also at the forefront in the
Electric Drives development of new energy-source technologies, including windmills
worldwide benchmark when it comes to
and Controls
drives, controls, and motion. that utilize hydraulic technologies and electric controls used in
Linear Motion
laser machines.
and Assembly
Pneumatics Leading Rexroth products in 2005
included axial piston pumps for the After the successful completion of a two-year pilot project, Bosch
hydraulic industry; VarioFlow Chain Rexroth Canada was chosen to complete the modernization of the
conveyor systems; IndraMotion MTX, remaining locks of St. Lawrence Seaway’s Welland Canal. The project is
a one-control platform for all CNC and expected to be completed over the next five years.
general-motion control requirements
in the machine tool industry; and the In October 2005, Bosch Rexroth acquired Nyquist Industrial Control.
Tightening System 300 for the Nyquist designs and markets advanced electronic control systems for
automotive industry. semiconductor manufacturing equipment, robotics machines, and
factory automation.
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Bosch North America Industrial Technology
The Doboy PouchBossTM is
Production Tools the newest addition to
Doboy’s line of automatic
Bosch Production Tools began in Europe over 70 years ago. Now a
baggers. It is designed to
global supplier of tools for production line assembly, service, and package free-flowing items
maintenance applications, Bosch Production Tools entered the such as chicken nuggets,
North American market in 2002. Based on performance, price, and drummies and wings, dry pet
durability, Bosch has set the industry standard for cordless assembly food, and many lawn and
garden products using
tools in North America. Bosch production tools and assembly
pre-made pouches, including
applications are utilized in the automotive, aircraft, and home
those with zippers.
appliance industries.
Bosch Production Tools works closely with Bosch Rexroth to bring
a complete range of assembly tools to the North American market. Packaging Technology
Together, Bosch Production Tools and Bosch Rexroth can provide Specializing in packaging products for the pharmaceutical, food, and
a complete line of air, cordless and “smart” direct current electric confectionery industries, the Bosch Packaging Technology Division is
tools for standard and safety-critical fastening applications. The a market leader, producing highly efficient and high-quality packaging
ErgoSpin Smart Tool and new Bluetooth cordless tool are examples equipment. Bosch is a world leader in confectionery processing
of how Bosch is improving customers’ assembly processes while equipment and is well known for its wide range of processing and
reducing equipment purchase costs and long-term tool ownership. packaging solutions.
Launched in 2005, the new BT-E.X.A.C.T. tools use Bluetooth wireless Bosch Doboy, a business unit of Bosch Packaging Technology, increased
technology, enabling cordless tools to send data to a network of its market position as a single source supplier with the continual growth
assembly plant computers. Bosch is the first manufacturer in the of its complementary product line. With the full range of Doboy products
world to develop a cordless assembly tool that can provide accurate and capabilities, customers can achieve a complete packaging production
information on the assembly line and stop the line if a screw is line. In 2005, successful high production volume products included the
incorrectly installed or omitted. These unique capability tools make Stratus Horizontal Flow Wrapper, CBS-D Band Sealer, Model 7510
the assembly process more efficient and change the way products Carton Former, and the Presto Robot, which focuses on collating
are manufactured. products during the pick-and-place process.
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The Bosch GKF capsule-filling
In a survey conducted by Food Processing machine fills 3,000 capsules
per minute. It is the fastest
magazine, readers ranked Doboy as the
capsule-filling machine on
number one packaging equipment supplier.
the market.
Bosch Packaging Services, formerly
Sigpack Services, currently leads all
in-field service work and spare parts
Bosch’s Ritz slug distribution for Doboy, Swiss-based
loading and wrapping Sigpack Systems’ North American customers
machinery is one leg as well as Sapal, Tevopharm, Rotzinger,
of a three-leg assembly
Transver and Demaurex product brands.
provided to Kraft
Foods. Bosch also Bosch Packaging Services offers E-Portal, In 2006, the Pharmaceutical Division is introducing a complete line
provided a complete an online spare parts ordering program. of nested syringe-filling and inspection equipment. The division was
vibratory infeed and also awarded a large project from a major pharmaceutical company
distribution system. The Services Division successfully for a new insulin cartridge line. Global manufacturing capabilities are
migrated the Doboy and Tevopharm extended, as this cartridge line has an identical Bosch twin in Italy.
service segments into Bosch Packaging
Services and had a strong parts and The Food Division focuses on vertical/form/fill/seal (v/f/f/s) filling
modernization business with four large equipment. These machines handle free-flowing goods such as coffee,
projects from three top customers. tea, rice, dry pet foods, and cereal. In addition, package maker
machines for medium output and belt coaters for the confectionery
The Pharmaceutical Division’s primary industry are manufactured.
focus is on the aseptic filling processes,
including sterilizing, filling, sealing, and
inspection of parenteral drugs, as well
as capsule filling, checkweighing, and
blister packaging, all with complete
end-of-line cartoning systems.
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Bosch North America Consumer Goods & Building Technology
Consumer Goods & Professionals and do-it-yourselfers benefited from numerous 2005
Building Technology new tool products and innovations. In 2005, Bosch BLUECORE
Bosch brings trusted and innovative NiCad cordless power tool batteries offered extended battery cycle-life
products such as home appliances, power with over 50 percent more charges over the life of the battery. The
tools, security systems, and thermotech- Bosch Bulldog Xtreme One-inch SDS-plus® rotary hammer became
nology to residential and commercial the industry’s fastest and longest lasting hammer in its category. The
buildings throughout North America. one-horsepower Colt Palm Router is the first palm-sized router in
Bosch NiCad batteries With 2005 sales of $1.7 billion, the the industry, boasting comfort and expanded productivity.
offer 50% more charges
Consumer Goods and Building Technology
sector employs nearly 5,500 associates at In 2005, the Dremel 300 Series rotary tool was launched featuring a
Key Figures 2005 more than 50 locations. new design for improved comfort and balance. In 2006, Dremel
$1.7 billion in sales introduces the Stylus Rotary Tool, Glue Gun, EZ Lock Mandrel
5,500 associates system, and the Workstation rotary tool attachment. With products
Power Tools
Over 50 locations
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is to grind, sharpen, cut, carve, sand, engrave and rout a variety of
composed of industry-leading brands, materials, Dremel brings innovation into workshops everywhere.
Consumer Goods and
Building Technology including Bosch, Dremel, Gilmour, RotoZip,
Product Areas Skil, and Vermont American. Bosch Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool more than 70 years ago,
Power Tools Dremel is the trusted name in high-speed rotary tool technology,
designs, manufactures, and sells power
Security Systems
tools, rotary tools, and accessories, as providing creative solutions for hands-on professionals, homeowners,
Home Appliances
well as lawn and garden equipment. craftspeople, and artists alike. Dremel’s leadership in design and
Thermotechnology
manufacturing has made it the top-selling rotary tool in the world.
Power Tool, Lawn and Renowned for innovation, versatility,
Garden Brands Gilmour sets the bar for creative gardening solutions with four full lines
ease of use, durability, and performance,
Bosch
Bosch tool products are sold through of innovative lawn and garden products. Focused on the gardener’s
Dremel
distribution channels. These channels needs, Gilmour makes pruning tools, tank sprayers, garden hoses,
Gilmour
RotoZip include industrial supply houses, tool and other watering products that are efficient, effective, and easy to use.
Skil specialists, and rental firms, as well as
Vermont American RotoZip is the pioneer and market leader in Spiral Saw® tools,
retail hardware stores, mass merchants,
and home improvement centers. accessories, and attachments. Founded by a drywall professional,
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Bosch North America Consumer Goods & Building Technology
The award-winning FCP-500
RotoZip has expanded over the years to provide cutting solutions for Series smoke detectors
feature a Bosch exclusive
the wide variety of difficult materials found in residential construction.
design that allows them to
disappear once installed. The
Skil is the world’s largest manufacturer of circular saws, a product unique detection technology
invented by Skil in 1924. Skil continually broadens its Skilsaw product virtually eliminates false alarms.
line with a wide range of drills, jigsaws, and sanders for DIY use. Skil
also brings new products to the market, such as the innovative SKIL
iXO cordless palm-sized screwdriver, the first Lithium-ion battery
screwdriver to be launched in North America.
Security Systems
Bosch Security Systems is committed to ensuring the greatest dealing with products that need to send alarms to a monitoring station.
security possible through innovative product and system design. Bosch has the products and knowledge to help customers transition to
the technology of tomorrow.
As a full-line supplier of security products, the portfolio of Bosch Security
Systems features a growing range of intrusion and access systems, motion Bosch Security Systems was honored with several product awards in
detectors, and fire alarms. In addition, the company offers analog, 2005, including the Top Product Award from FacilityCare magazine for
digital and IP video systems, including CCTV, observation, digital recording, the FCP-500 Series and the Gold Product of the Year Award from
video switchers and control systems, surveillance cameras and monitors. Consulting-Specifying Engineer for the VideoJet 1000.
In 2005, Bosch security products showed significant market growth, Home Appliances
and many products earned national recognition. Award-winning A joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and Siemens AG, BSH Home
products include the DinionXF Day/Night Camera, the FCP-500 Series Appliances is the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. In North
smoke detectors, and AutoDome surveillance systems. America, its products include laundry systems, dishwashers, refrigerators,
ovens, cooktops, ranges, ventilation, small appliances, and vacuums
There is a growing trend for security professionals to become more marketed under the Bosch, Siemens, Thermador, and Gaggenau brands.
information technology (IT) savvy as IT professionals are beginning
to integrate security products into pre-existing networks. Voice BSH continues its focus on environmentally friendly appliances that are
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is becoming more popular when both energy and water efficient for the upscale appliance market.
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Bosch tankless water
Once again, Bosch’s world-class appliances heaters apply the on-demand
principle: When the water tap
lead the way in performance, consumer
is opened, cold water is
convenience, and environmental efficiency.
heated as it passes through
In 2005, Bosch’s highly efficient NexxtTM the machine. In other words,
Laundry Care System became one of 11 the water heater only
winners of Home magazine’s American operates when hot water
is actually needed.
Kitchen & Bath Awards, and the energy-
The high-efficiency conscious IntegraTM Vision dishwasher
Bosch Nexxt tm
washer received an Honorable Mention in its
combines sensor- category for the Woman’s Day Kitchen
controlled wash
& Bath Awards. Another major-impact
cycles and precise
temperatures to product was the Benvenuto automatic Thermotechnology
produce the perfect coffee machine, which grinds coffee Within the last year, Bosch acquired Vermont-based Controlled Energy
wash. With its beans and brews coffee within seconds. Corporation (CEC), the North American distributor of Bosch water heaters.
SENSOTRONIC Plustm
Later in the year, CEC and Bosch-owned Buderus Hydronic Systems
system, the Nexxttm
In a union of style and sustainability, merged to form BBT North America Corporation. The new entity will
washer digitally
premium Bosch home appliances were continue to lead the market with innovative and value-added products
monitors and maintains
water temperatures for incorporated into the first show home designed for comfort and efficiency in the American household, sold
15 different programs. of the Glidehouse, a new prefabricated under the Bosch and Buderus brands.
“green” housing option that is available
to consumers nationwide and in Canada. As energy costs continue to rise, North American consumers’ interest in
The show home, located on Vashon Island alternative water heaters continues to grow. Bosch, one of the market’s
off Seattle, Wash., is open to consumers, leading distributors of tankless gas water heaters, is redefining how
architects and designers interested in homeowners in the United States and Canada heat water.
learning more about the cost-effectiveness
of modular housing and energy efficient Using tankless design, water is heated instantly, and only for as long as
resources, including Bosch ranges, dish- hot water is being used. In 2005, Bosch introduced a new line of tankless
washers, laundry, and other appliances. gas water heaters especially designed for outdoor installation and use in
warmer climates, such as the Southeastern and Southwestern United States.
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Bosch North America Research and Development
Engineers for Bosch RTC use
virtual reality technology to
Research and Development
prototype information
To sustain its presence as a leading
presentation for future
technology and services company, the automotive applications.
Bosch Group continues to invest heavily
in research and development every year.
The company preserves its competitiveness
through the development of innovative,
Stanford University value-added products that enhance the
graduate students
quality of life. Bosch saw an increase in
work with Bosch RTC
research and development expenditure.
engineers at Stanford
University’s labs on The share of sales spent on R&D globally
developing came to 7.4 percent. In automotive Ongoing research projects range from human-machine interface topics,
Homogeneous Charge technology, this share was 9.6 percent. software engineering methods and wireless networks, to mixed-signal
Compression Ignition integrated circuit design, micro-mechanical sensor and actuator
(HCCI) engine
Patents technologies, and environmentally friendly combustion concepts.
technology. HCCI is
an improved way of Bosch’s leadership in innovation is illustrated
engine combustion by the number of patents issued to the Bosch RTC engineers work in close collaboration with top American
that promises company. In the United States, Bosch has universities, including Stanford University, University of California at
improvements in been issued 5,917 patents and remains Berkeley, University of Southern California-Viterbi School, Carnegie
efficiency together Mellon University, as well as top Canadian universities, such as
the leader in the automotive field.
with near zero emissions
University of Toronto.
of certain smog-
producing pollutants. Research Technology Center
The Bosch Research and Technology Bosch RTC works diligently to ensure innovations are leading and
Center North America (RTC) has beneficial for the local market and customers. Being at the forefront of
locations in Palo Alto, Calif. and innovation, RTC attracts new talent from the nation’s ten top-ranked
Pittsburgh, Pa. Founded in 1999, RTC is graduate engineering schools.
part of Bosch’s worldwide research and
development network.
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Bosch North America Locations
Divisional
Headquarters
Automotive Original
Equipment (OE)
Farmington Hills, Mich.
Automotive Aftermarket
Broadview, Ill.
Power Tools
Mount Prospect, Ill.
Home Appliances
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Packaging Technology
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Production Tools
Mount Prospect, Ill.
Bosch Rexroth
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Automotive Technology
Security Systems
Fairport, N.Y. Industrial Technology
Thermotechnology Consumer Goods &
Londonderry, N.H. Building Technology
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Bosch North America Bosch Heritage
Carnegie Bosch Institute,
Pittsburgh, Pa., at Carnegie
Bosch Heritage
Mellon University’s Tepper
Bosch in North America is part of the
School of Business, was
Bosch Group, headquartered in Stuttgart, founded in 1990 through a
Germany. The company founder, Robert major endowment gift by
Bosch (1861-1942), gave the company his Robert Bosch Corporation.
name and created many of the values the
company follows today. For him, success
Robert Bosch not only meant economic growth, but
(1861 – 1942)
also improvement of living and working
conditions. Today, the Robert Bosch Stiftung
in Stuttgart, Germany, a non-profit
foundation that holds 92 percent of the Bosch also has a long tradition of developing young talent. The Bosch
share capital of the company, carries on apprentice programs in several of our manufacturing facilities in North
the philanthropic and social endeavors America, for example, provide company-sponsored technical training
of the company’s founder. It is part of the to associates. This allows associates to learn new skills to manufacture
company’s tradition that the foundation high-quality products, as well as the opportunity to advance their
uses the dividends it receives exclusively careers at the company.
for socially beneficial purposes.
Carnegie Bosch Institute
Continuing the Tradition in In addition to research collaborations with Carnegie Mellon University,
North America the Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies in International
Bosch continues this heritage in North Management represents a unique alliance between Bosch and the
America by giving back to the communities University’s Tepper School of Business. Founded in 1990 through a
it serves with active involvement in charitable major gift by Robert Bosch Corporation, CBI’s mission is to improve
giving and community service. Bosch international management by enhancing the knowledge and performance
takes pride in its associate volunteerism. of managers and executives in global operations and by stimulating
In 2005, Bosch and its associates pledged relevant academic research. Carnegie Bosch Institute stages international
more than $560,000 to support hurricane conferences, workshops, and executive forums annually.
relief efforts in the Gulf States region.
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Bosch North America Bosch Values
Values stand for what is
important for people. They
The Bosch Values
stand for what they value.
And not only people have
Future and Result Focus values, but also companies.
In order to ensure dynamic development of our company and to Values are especially
guarantee long-term corporate success, we participate in shaping important whenever people
or companies are undergoing
the changes in markets and technologies. By doing so, we provide
a process of change.
our customers with innovative solutions and our associates with
attractive jobs. We are results focused in order to secure growth and
financial independence. With the dividends generated, the Robert
Bosch Foundation supports charitable activities.
Responsibility Fairness
We accept that our actions must accord with the interests of society. We view mutual fairness as a condition of our corporate success when
Above all else, we place our products and services in the interests dealing with each other and with our business partners.
of the safety of people, the economic use of resources, and
environmental sustainability. Reliability, Credibility, and Legality
We promise only what we can deliver, accept agreements as binding,
Initiative and Determination and respect and observe the law in all our business transactions.
We act on our own initiative, with an entrepreneurial but
accountable spirit, and demonstrate determination in Cultural Diversity
pursuing our goals. We are aware of our company’s regional and cultural origins and at the
same time regard diversity as an asset, as well as a precondition of our
Openness and Trust global success.
We inform our associates, business partners, and investors in a
timely and open fashion of important developments within our
company. This is the best basis for a trustful relationship.
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Robert Bosch Corporation
38000 Hills Tech Drive
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
Attention: RBNA/COM
www.bosch.us
May 2006