Bosch GazeTTeBosch Thermotechnology Corp. Newsletter - Internal Distribution OnlySeptember 2013 | Issue 05

1 Spotlight - Ldy FIN & CTG2 AS13 Survey & New Employees3 Product Launch & Campaigns4 Employee Events

Spotlight Ldy - FIN

Spotlight Ldy - CTGBusiness Information

As part of the worldwide Bosch and TT Controlling Network we provide our internal customers with transparent information on the commercial situation of our business. As part of the TT-NAM team, we strive to provide TT-NAM leadership with current and accurate information on the business development of Sales Region SA5 (US, Canada) with its consolidated Business Unit sections as well as the Business Unit AC (US-based) in particular.

Helen Bruford is the North American Finance Manager. She is responsible for managing the Financial Department. Helen comes to Bosch with 15 years of experience. She previously worked in the Packaging Division in Raleigh NC and Derby UK.

Kelly Troiano is the Accounting Controller. She has worked for Bosch and its acquired company for 22 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire.

Kelly Short is the Accounts Receivable Associate. She is responsible for processing lockbox checks, ACH payments and researching debit memos. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and an Associate’s degree in Accounting.

Jenna Stevens is the Billing Associate. She is responsible for monitoring billing, posting of credits/debits and bank reconciliation. She has worked with Bosch for over 8 years. Prior to working at Bosch she held several accounting positions.

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The Londonderry Financial (FIN) Department has 11 associates. Each associate plays a major role in completing the tasks that keep our organization functioning from paying the bills, reconciling bank statements, accounting for company assets, and handling our customers’ account balances.

Tobias Vogel (shown at top left) is the Manager, Financial Controlling. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, MBE, and has been with Bosch since August 2005.

Robert Brown (lower left) is the Sr. Financial Analyst. He holds an MBA and has been with Bosch since October 2012.

Main Processes:- Month-end Reporting- Business Planning (BP)- Forecasting (CF)- Regulatory Function / Standard Setting- Cost Controlling (e.g. Cost Development, Margin Controlling etc.)- PPC (Costs of Goods Sold) Calculations- Target Setting- Policy Deployment- Transfer Pricing- Profitability Calculations

Finance Team (L - R): Alicja Stec, Rita Melanson, Marie Pickens, Kelly Short, Melissa Hamel, Helen Bruford, Kelly Troiano, intern Dean Germinara, Pamela Roy, Darcy Remillard. Shown at right are Jenna Stevens & Kevin Schwartz.

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AS-13 Survey

Spotlight - Ldy Finance (continued)

The Associate Survey 2013 (AS13) period for TT ran from September 4th – September 27th. Thank you to all associates for providing feedback on our organization. Survey results will be returned to the site around the end of October. Look for your department manager to provide feedback on the results shortly thereafter.

Alicja Stec is a Senior Accountant. She is responsible for general ledger accounting, recording fixed assets, tax reporting and internal/external audit coordination. She has worked for Bosch since 2004. Alicja is also fluent in Polish.

Melissa R. Hamel is a Customer Account Specialist. She is responsible for vendor account changes and updates. She has worked for Bosch for 7 years.

Rita Melanson is an Accounts Payable Supervisor. She is responsible for overseeing accounts payables, posting container invoices, processing electric payments and assisting with other A/P duties. In addition she is responsible for various general ledger postings as well as assisting in month end close. She has an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. Rita has worked in the finance field for almost 20 years and 9 of those years are with Bosch.

Marie J. Pickens is the Accounts Payable Coordinator. She is responsible for handling all payments and payment inquiries to third party and Bosch affiliated vendors. She has an Associates of Applied Science Degee. Marie has 8 years of Accounting experience and 15 years with Bosch.

Pam Roy is the Credit and Account Specialist. She is responsible for establishing and maintaining credit limits, reviewing accounts for credit worthiness of credit held orders for manual release and monthly accounts receivable reporting. She is a graduate of New England College. Prior to working at Bosch, she worked in Accounts Receivable and Credit Departments at Timberland for 20 years.

Darcy Remillard is the Accounts Receivable Retail Specialist. She manages the accounts receivable aspects of Bosch Thermotechnology’s retail accounts.

Kevin Schwartz is the Inventory Controller. He is responsible for daily cycle counts, inventory adjustments, scrapping, obsolescence reporting, and is involved with disposition of old or slow moving product. He has been with Bosch about 12 years in various management positions in Customer Service, After-Sales and Logistics.

New Employees

Arboleda, Natalia - Mfg Supervisor - FldPBallew, Frank - Regional Sales Manager - NE - LdyBuckley, Ted - Warehouse Associate - LdyCastillo, Sonia - Sheet Metal Mfg Associate - FldPDillahunt, John - Customer Service Associate - FldPFeyock, David - Trainer - LdyFreeman, Matt - Product Manager - LdyGiraldo, Alba Cecilia - Ebox Associate - FldPGonzalez, Alex - Internal Logistics Associate - FldPHall, Tiffany - Mktg & Customer Engagement Coord. - FldPJackson, Derrick - Assembler - FldPMashack, Reginald K. - Internal Logistics Associate - FldPMcIntosh, Omar - Tech Svc Associate - FldP

Murdough, Noel - Tech Svc Associate - LdyNahon, Juan C - ASA Tech/Warranty Associate - FldPNugent, Christopher - Internal Logistics Associate - FldPO’Dea, Michael P. - Group Lead, Inbound Logistics - FldPPichette, Madeleine - Customer Service Associate - LdyPlaisimond, Joseph - Residential Manufacturing Assoc. - FldPRemillard, Darcy - Accounts Receivable Coordinator - LdyRockwood, David - Technical Service Associate - LdyRoy, Pamela - Credit & Customer Account Specialist - LdySchoonmaker, Ray - Receiving Associate - LdyShoemaker, Alvie Ross - Commercial Business Manager - FldPTrethewey, Cliff - Sales - LdyValdez, Jorge - Residential Manufacturing Associate - FldP

Welcome new employees of 2013.

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Product Launch - Greenstar

Upcoming Trade ShowsOct 9 Int‘l Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), Las Vegas; Oct 10 Granite Group, Mystic CT.

New Hampshire Trade School Uses Bosch GreenstarTraining Coordinator Pilar Montilla (left) shown with Gina Millard (right) at the New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades in Manchester, NH. Bosch Greenstar Combi boiler is installed in the gas lab for student training.

Bosch Thermotechnology expands its gas-fired condensing Greenstar boiler line for residential space heating and domestic hot water production. The versatile Greenstar product family features two new models – the Greenstar Space Heating 79 and the Greenstar Combi 131 for heating and domestic hot water. New models are introduced in autumn of 2013 and feature a new concentric venting system as well as a twin-pipe polypropylene venting system from Bosch.

Indoor Air QualityTo deliver improved indoor air quality while also helping to save energy, Bosch Thermotechnology has introduced a new portfolio of IAQ accessories for integration with its residential Greensource geothermal heat pumps or any other compatible HVAC systems, and consists of a selection of products to control humidity, purify and condition indoor air.

For more information visit www.boschheatingandcooling.com/IAQ

Marketing Campaign - Bosch Green Living Seminars

This Fall, Bosch is presenting seminars aimed at consumers in the greater Atlanta area who want to learn about saving money and living a greener lifestyle in their community. On September 7th a seminar entitled “Healthy House, Healthy Living“ was presented at the Bosch Experience Center in the Serenbe community near Atlanta, Georgia. A prize voucher worth up to $1000 toward the purchase of a Bosch appliance, power tool or heating and cooling product was presented to Ms. Shirleye King.

(L-R): Prize winner Shirleye King and Bosch Experience Center Manager Tona Reynolds

For more details visit www.boschexperiencecenter.com/BEC-events.html

High efficiency featuring 95% AFUE rating on all models. www.boschheatingandcooling.com/Greenstar.

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CIGNA/Eliot Hospital 5K Race – About 6,000 participated in the August 8th charity 5K run in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Ldy Walking Event

Runners from Londonderry in photo, left to right: Karen Ahern, Paige Beaudoin (intern), Kelly Short, Dru Bussiere, Goncalo Costa, Rita Melanson, Aaron Soule, Dave Jeakins, Meredith Campbell (intern), Richard Presher in front.

Tonya WilliamsJerry HawesBrittany FrenchJohn CoffeyCraig LazinskyHeather Anderson, Editor

Publisher:Bosch Thermotechnology Corp.Londonderry NH / Ft. Lauderdale FL /Williston VT

Contributors to this Issue:Richard PresherHelen BrufordTobias VogelPaige Beaudoin (Mkt Intern)

Communications Team

Biometric ScreeningsIt’s that time of the year again for the Bosch Wellness Event! Associates should plan on scheduling their free biometric screenings at their location. Additional incentives will be provided for those who complete the health screening and health survey.

Walk This Way 2013Congratulations to all of the associates who participated in the Wellness Walk Initiative. Between both locations we had over 48 participants. Listed below are all of the walkers who had over 1 million steps. Way to Go!

Event Dates:FldP Wednesday, October 9 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Ldy Thursday, October 24 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The Community Involvement Team in Fort Lauderdale organized its second Back to School Drive to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Fort Lauderdale. Thanks to all associates we were able to collect enough supplies to generously fill 10 backpacks (above).

On September 24 the Bosch Community Fund representative RBNA/GOV Eva Haley will be in Fort Lauderdale to assist with our partnership to provide money to support STEM (Science, Technology, Education & Mathematics) education and environmental sustainability. We will have several visitors onsite from local universities, colleges and public schools to hear a presentation provided by Eva Haley on Bosch Community funding.

Name StepsCaraballo, Ivan 1,868,110

Tovar Lopez, Mauricio 1,805,828

Climan, Brett 1,794.834

Gutierrez, Jorge 1,760,134

Ariza, Martin 1,714,700

Moncada, Victor 1,691,100

Agudelo, Felipe 1,545,685

Name StepsCaro, Carlos 1,501,705

Scherwitz, Bonnie 1,422,020

Rojas, Laura 1,201,992

Rivers, Carole 1,174,202

Gooch, Bill 1,121,895

Navarro, Armando 1,108,859

Delgado, Herriot 1,027,086

Congratulations to the following Fld associates who obtained their United States Citizenship:

Community Involvement

Marco Cardenas, Armen Sargysan Davtyan, Luis Avila.

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