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The Bosch visionCreating value – sharing values

The Bosch Groupat a glance

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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of

technology and services. In 2013, its roughly 281,000

associates generated sales of 46.1 billion euros.

Its operations are divided into four business sectors:

Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer

Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch

Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than

360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50

countries. If its sales and service partners are included,

then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries.

This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales

network is the foundation for further growth.

In 2013, the Bosch Group invested some 4.5 billion

euros in research and development and applied for

some 5,000 patents. This is an average of 20 patents

per day. The Bosch Group’s products and services are

designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life

by providing solutions which are both innovative and

beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology

worldwide that is “Invented for life.”

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by

Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision

Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special

ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees

the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making

it possible for the company to plan over the long term

and to undertake significant up-front investments in

the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of

the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by

Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation.

The majority of voting rights are held by Robert

Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The

entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by

the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch

family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

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s a leading technology and services company,

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

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

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.

A

The Bosch Vision 02

The Bosch Group at a Glance 03

The Business Year 2013 04

Bosch UK and Ireland’s President’s Letter/ Key Data 06

Bosch in the UK and Ireland 07

Divisional Introduction 08 Automotive Technology 10 Industrial Technology 14 Consumer Technology 16 Energy and Building Technology 19

Sustainability at Bosch 22

Robert Bosch Foundation/ Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK 23

Innovations 25

Milestones in Company History 26

Management Team 30

How to Contact Us 31

Shareholders of Robert Bosch GmbH

Shareholding

Robert Bosch GmbH1

Bosch family7

Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH

92

Voting rights

Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG

93

Bosch family7

The Business Year2013


Worldwide, the Bosch Group employed some 281,000

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,

headcount rose by just under 1,000 to 34,000. In

Europe, headcount remained more or less stable at

174,000, while in Germany it fell slightly to 107,000.

In its growth strategy, the Bosch Group is guided

by the main megatrends. For example, the company

is continuing to expand its business internationally,

especially in Asia. Africa will also gain in importance.

In all business sectors, the growing need to conserve

resources, protect the environment, and increase

energy efficiency is highly important – both in terms

of the Bosch Group’s products and services as well

as within the company itself. One further trend is

increasing urbanization, which holds many challenges

for mobility, security, and environmental protection.

The increasing connectivity of things and services over

the internet is also leading to fundamental changes in

society.

Currency figures in millions of euros 2013 2012 1

Sales revenue 46,068 44,703

percentage change from previous year 3.1 – 3

percentage of sales revenue generated outside Germany 77 77

Research and development cost 2 4,543 4,442

as a percentage of sales revenue 9.9 9.9

Capital expenditure 2,539 2,714

as a percentage of depreciation 126 101

Associates

average for the year 279,739 273,091

as of December 31, 2013 281,381 272,830

Total assets 55,725 52,611

Equity 27,686 26,900

as a percentage of total assets 50 51

Profit before tax 2,827 3,641

as a percentage of sales revenue 6.1 8.1

Profit after tax 1,251 2,304

Unappropriated earnings (dividend of Robert Bosch GmbH) 88 88

Sales and EBIT

Bosch Group, 2009 - 2013 Figures in millions of euros

1 Continuing operations2 Adjusted figures

44,703

51,494

09 10 11 12 1,2 13 1

47,259

38,174

46,068

3,181

–1,151

2,709 2,118 2,751

Total research and development cost 1

1 Including development costs charged directly to customers2 Adjusted figures3 Continuing operations

Bosch Group 2009 - 2013Figures as a percentage of sales

09 10 11 12 2,3 13 3

9.9 9.99.4

8.18.1

Total research and development cost 1

Bosch Group 2009 - 2013Figures in millions of euros

1 Including development costs charged directly to customers2 Adjusted figures3 Continuing operations

09 10 11 12 2,3 13 3

3,6033,810

4,190

4,442 4,543

On the basis of these trends, and guided by its strategic

imperative “Invented for life,” the Bosch Group aims

to provide beneficial technology whose functions and

design also spark enthusiasm among customers. To be

able to finance these objectives, the company’s long-

term target is annual sales growth of 8 percent. The

corresponding EBIT margin is also 8 percent.

Bosch has a very high level of innovative strength. In

2013, a total of roughly 4.5 billion euros was invested in

research and development. The Bosch Group hired an

additional 2,030 researchers and engineers. In total, the

company employed 42,701 researchers and engineers

worldwide.

In 2013, the Bosch Group was able to improve its sales

and result, despite a weak economic environment. This

accomplishment was due partly to innovative products

in all business sectors, and partly to a rigorous focus on

optimizing costs. The Automotive Technology business

sector was particularly successful, while Industrial

Technology was severely impacted by the difficult

environment in the mechanical engineering industry.

In addition, important strategic groundwork was laid.

This included developing the new Energy and Building

Technology business sector, realigning the battery

businesses for electric cars, and increasingly taking

advantage of the potential for connecting products and

services over the internet. Bosch also withdrew from the

crystalline photovoltaics business.

The change in the way the Bosch Group’s fifty-fifty joint

ventures are consolidated also had a substantial impact

on the way figures are presented. They are no longer

included on a pro-rata basis in the consolidated financial

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

the balance sheet and their after-tax income is reported

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

North America, sales grew by 3 percent to 7.8 billion

euros.

1 Figures following adjustment for new methods of accounting and valuation2 Including development work charged directly to customers3 Year-on-year comparison is not meaningful, as figures for 2012 sales revenue have been adjusted

Bosch Group key data

Introduction from Peter Fouquet, President of Bosch UK and Ireland


We live in an increasingly

connected world, where

we can control our

central heating with our

smartphones and where

our electric cars are clever

enough to reserve the next

available charging spot. The

world of connected devices

is set to transform our daily

lives.

All the objects around us –

everything from milk cartons

to jumbo jets – can be fitted

with sensors and Wi-Fi devices just millimetres in size.

The number of connected devices is rapidly growing and

the trend towards networking is unabated; it’s estimated

that by the end of 2015, more than six billion things will

be connected to the internet.

Bosch is ideally positioned to contribute giant leaps

forward in this connected world. As the world’s leading

sensor manufacturer in terms of sales, the web-enabled

Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors

supplied by Bosch are a key technical component for

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.

Our sensors are present in more than just telephones

and cars though. In the UK, a complex collection of

The Bosch Group in the UK and Ireland

Bosch UK operates from 42 locations in the UK

and employs close to 4,000 employees.

This map shows our largest locations.

Denham- Automotive Aftermarket

- Automotive Original Equipment

- Power Tools

- Security Systems

DublinDistributors for:

- Automotive Aftermarket

- Home Appliances

- Power Tools

Glenrothes- Drive and Control Technology (Rexroth)

Greetland- sia Abrasives

sensors are helping the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

(RNLI) to safely launch and recover their new class of

lifeboats. The sensor technology in our latest models of

refrigerators allows greater control over temperature and

humidity so delicate foods are kept fresher for longer.

It’s imperative that Bosch remain at the forefront of this

technological movement. We have established cross-

divisional subsidiaries to develop new business ideas for

a connected world. The future of the Internet of Things

provides us with both a challenge and an opportunity.

Glenrothes

Worcester

Denham

St Neots

Stowmarket

Milton Keynes

Knowsley- Packaging Technology

Liverpool- Bosch Communication Center

Nuneaton- Bosch Engineering Group

St. Neots- Drive and Control Technology (Rexroth)

Stowmarket- Lawn and Garden

Worcester- Thermotechnology (Worcester, Bosch Group)

Milton Keynes- Home Appliances

Dr. Peter FouquetPresident of Bosch UK and Ireland

Dublin

Nuneaton

Greetland

Knowsley

Liverpool

Bosch in Great Britain 2013

Sales (billions of euros) 2.1

Automotive Technology, Consumer Goods, Industrial Technology and Energy and Building Technology

Associates

Number of associates 3,934

Number of locations 42

Divisional Introduction


Bosch Group 2013 (continuing operations)Percentage figures

Automotive Technology66

Industrial Technology15

Consumer Goods 1

9

Total: 46.1 billion euros1 Including other activities

Energy and Building Technology10

Sales by business sector

Automotive Technology

Industrial Technology

Consumer Goods

Energy and Building 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

percent of total sales. The Automotive Technology business

sector mainly operates in the following areas of business:

fuel-injection systems for internal combustion engines,

peripheral devices for powertrain control, alternative

drive concepts, active and passive vehicle safety systems,

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.

In fiscal 2013, the Industrial Technology business

sector generated roughly 15 percent of total Bosch

Group sales. The business sector includes the Drive

and Control Technology division, a globally operating

supplier for the mechanical engineering sector, with

hydraulic components for mobile machinery, drive

and control solutions for industrial applications,

and components and systems for wind turbines. The

Packaging Technology division provides integrated

packaging and process engineering solutions, above

all for the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and

confectionery industries.

The Consumer Goods business sector contributed

some 9 percent of total Bosch Group sales in 2013.

The business sector’s products include the

professional and DIY tools made by the Power Tools

division. Products also include those made by the BSH

Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH joint venture,

which range from ovens, to fridge-freezers and washing

machines, to coffee-makers. Since 2013, however,

these sales have no longer been disclosed in the

consolidated financial statements.

The Energy and Building Technology business sector

accounted for roughly 10 percent of total sales in 2013.

It comprises the Thermotechnology division as a supplier

of heating technology and water heating solutions, and

the Security Systems division as a supplier of security

products, infrastructure solutions, and communication

services. The Solar Energy division is to be dissolved. The

business sector also includes Bosch Energy and Building

Solutions GmbH, a supplier of energy services that offers

the owners of commercial and industrial buildings eco-

friendly, energy-efficient, and thus economical solutions.

Bosch Group 2013 (continuing operations)Percentage figures

Europe55

Americas21

Total: 46.1 billion euros1 Including other countries

Asia Pacific 1

24

Industrial Technology

Drive and Control Technology*

Packaging Technology

* Bosch Rexroth AG (100 % Bosch-owned)

Automotive Technology

Gasoline Systems

Diesel Systems

Chassis Systems Control

Electrical Drives

Starter Motors and Generators

Car Multimedia

Automotive Electronics

Automotive Aftermarket

Steering Systems*

* ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (50 % Bosch-owned); company is included in the financial statements at equity

Sales by region

Consumer Goods

Household Appliances*

Power Tools

* BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (50 % Bosch-owned); company is included in the financial statements at equity

Energy and Building Technology

Thermotechnology

Security Systems

Bosch Group 2013(including discontinued operations) As per: Dec. 31, 2013

Automotive Technology178,260

Industrial Technology44,117

Consumer Goods17,148

Energy and Building Technology28,209

Other 1

13,647

Bosch Group 2013(including discontinued operations) As per: Dec. 31, 2013

Total: 281,3811 Excluding Germany2 Including other countries

Germany107,285

Europe 1

67,109

Americas33,519

Asia Pacific 2

73,468

Total: 281,381 1 Corporate functions and research

Associates by business sector Associates by region

Automotive Original EquipmentAutomotive Technology


Accelerating into the future

Bosch research has shown that 60 percent of UK motorists

enjoy driving but found certain situations behind the

wheel stressful. Of those surveyed, almost a quarter found

slow moving traffic frustrating, while 30 percent said that

parking got them agitated. Technologies such as Park

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

much more enjoyable. Fully automated vehicles are fast

becoming a reality and the demand for automated vehicles

and driver assistance systems is only set to increase.

Despite the fact that the mainstream production of

automated vehicles may be many years away, the basics

of the technology are already in place in many modern

cars. Bosch supplies many of the technologies that form

the foundation of an automated sensor car, including

Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control

and Lane Departure Warning. Automatic Emergency

Braking systems are now included in the Euro NCAP

vehicle safety ratings, and in the future, these systems

will work together to create a fully automated vehicle.

Bosch also offers all the sensors required to detect

the full range of traffic conditions relevant for drivers

and their vehicles. Depending on the extent of onboard

functions offered by a particular vehicle, front detection

is carried out either by a radar sensor combined with a

mono camera, or by a stereo video camera. This level of

connected mobility opens up a new world of possibilities

for safer driving. One of these is the Bosch eCall Service.

In the event of an accident, the eCall Service is activated

by the same sensors that also trigger deployment of the

airbag. The vehicle uses eCall to transmit data relating to

the accident to the Bosch monitoring centers.

Moving forward

Automated driving has an exciting future, with

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

to take over the entire trip. It is expected that by 2020,

the necessary developments will have been made to make

partly automated driving a reality.

By 2025, further advancements in driver assistance

systems will mean highly automated driving can be

achieved. Here, a much lower level of driver supervision

will be required. In the years following this development,

it is expected that fully autonomous driving will be

achieved – drivers will become passengers and the

vehicle will drive on autopilot.

Cutting the cost

Rising fuel costs mean driving is becoming an expensive

necessity. Aside from developing technologies to make

driving easier and safer, Bosch is committed to making

driving more efficient for owners of modern cars.

Bosch is already helping to make new cars more

efficient with technologies such as Start/Stop systems,

which help to reduce vehicle emissions and increase

fuel efficiency without sacrificing overall performance.

Continued advancements in powertrain technologies are

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

average vehicle more economical.

ETAS Ltd

Another part of Bosch related to the Original Equipment

division is ETAS Ltd. Part of the ETAS group, which is a

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.

wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, ETAS

provides tools and solutions for development and service

of Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The UK-based division

has a sales office in Derby and a development site in York.

ETAS York is at the forefront of the development of ECU’s,

real-time operating systems and embedded software

development products. An operating system allows

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.


Bosch Engineering GroupAutomotive Technology

Prestigious home

The bespoke engineering solutions provided by the Bosch

Engineering Group are suited to a wide range of customer

applications, from global to niche brands in sectors as

diverse as automotive, agriculture, construction, marine,

and rail. Bosch Engineering’s services range from initial

studies to series production, and focus on the specific

software development for engine management, safety,

and comfort systems, and their electrical or electronic

integration.

Bosch Engineering’s UK team is based at MIRA, a world-

class dedicated vehicle engineering consultancy and

provider of independent vehicle testing facilities. The

facility is within the prestigious MIRA Technology Park

which is expected to become the location of choice for

global businesses operating in the automotive R&D sector.

The MIRA-based team primarily focuses on engine control

units and components, and chassis systems. MIRA

provides an ideal testing infrastructure for all aspects of

automotive engineering and as such, Bosch engineers

located at MIRA provide a dedicated Bosch engineering

service solution for UK customers.

High performance

As part of Bosch Engineering in the UK, Bosch Motorsport develops and manufactures motorsport electronics and motorsport components. Aside from delivering customised solutions and technical support to their customers, Bosch Motorsport also lends its technical know-how to

community projects.

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 Bosch-supported 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.

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.

Automotive AftermarketAutomotive Technology

Complete solutions to the Aftermarket

In the UK, Bosch supplies to both vehicle manufacturer

repair networks and the Independent Aftermarket.

The Automotive Aftermarket division’s first trade level

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-in-

class technician training all over the UK. In 2012, Bosch

opened a new multi-million pound Training Centre in

Uxbridge, Middlesex, close to the Bosch UK headquarters.

Here, technicians benefit from learning about the

innovations in automotive technology to ensure they are

well-equipped to repair and service the latest vehicle

technologies with the latest diagnostic techniques.

Parts, bytes and services

The division prides itself on being able to offer complete

solutions to the Aftermarket, namely ‘parts, bytes and

services’. The ‘parts’ are OE specification parts. ‘Bytes’

refers to the constantly developing data software and

vehicle information, essential for diagnostics and repair.

‘Services’ refers to the support and aftercare Bosch offers

to the Aftermarket customers including training, technical

hotlines, and dedicated resources in the field.

Key to the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket strategy and

to working closely with independent workshops are the

three national networks: Bosch Car Service, Bosch Diesel,

and AutoCrew. Bosch Car Service is Bosch’s own brand

of independent garages, of which there are approximately

500 throughout the UK and Ireland. To the consumer,

these networks offer quality and reliability in car

servicing. To the garage, being part of this network offers

an opportunity to partner with Bosch and gain access to

high-quality training, marketing, and technical expertise.

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.


Drive and Control TechnologyIndustrial Technology

Driven by Bosch Rexroth

Rexroth was founded in 1795 in Germany, with the first

UK Bosch Rexroth subsidiary opening its doors in 1963,

before becoming part of the Bosch Group in 2001.

Various acquisitions prior to becoming part of the

Bosch Group allowed Rexroth to expand its expertise,

knowledge, and service offering to become one of

the world’s leading specialists in drive and control

technology.

Since becoming part of the Bosch Group, the division

has continued to grow. To demonstrate this growth, 2013

saw the official opening of its new power unit facility in

Wakefield. Rexroth technology is used all over the world

and here in the UK, the most famous examples include

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.

Bosch Rexroth can also lay claim to powering the London

Eye, the UK’s most popular paid tourist attraction and

Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel. With the power of Rexroth’s

complete drive and control system, the London Eye

rotates at a constant speed of 26cm per second, which is

delivered by 16 hydraulic wheels.

The JCB Academy in Staffordshire also benefits from

Bosch Rexroth’s knowledge. Providing education to

14 to 19 year-olds, the JCB Academy’s core focus is

engineering. Rexroth works with students aged 16 and

17 who are working towards an Engineering Diploma

alongside their A-Levels. The students receive training

from Rexroth to understand how hydraulic systems

work and how they are maintained as part of a project

designed to encourage them to consider ways to extend

the life of the London Eye.

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.

Packaging TechnologyIndustrial Technology

All packaged up

Developing and producing complete solutions for a variety

of industries, Bosch Packaging Technology Ltd is one of

the leading suppliers in the field of automated processing

and packaging technology. The division offers a range of

flexible solutions designed to handle several different

products and deliver complete and integrated packaging

lines and technologies. These include pick-and-place Delta

robots, top-loaders, tray and tube loaders, and capsule,

ampoule and vial fillers.

Focused on building long-term customer relationships and

being a full-service provider, Bosch Packaging Technology

also offers a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio to

ensure customers receive the best possible output from

their machinery.

One way in which the division offers innovative and

reliable support for their equipment is through the use

of a mobile audio-visual service support device called

Mavus. This cutting edge piece of equipment includes a

camera headset, display, earphones, and a microphone.

This allows customers to communicate directly with Bosch

experts while working on their machine, allowing Bosch to

guide customers through maintenance or repairs, thereby

optimizing communication and minimizing downtime.

Guided experts

Mavus users are supplied a headset which includes an

installed camera, display and earphones and a vest which

houses the rechargeable battery and electronics required

for wireless data transfer. The camera, attached to the

headset, transmits high-quality images straight to a Bosch

expert allowing the customer to receive professional

support without requiring an engineer visit.

Important documents, such as circuit diagrams or manuals

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.

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.


Power ToolsConsumer Goods

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.

Speedy and safe for professionals

For professional users, efficient work requires more

than just efficient tools; a safe working environment is

essential for increasing productivity. Innovative Bosch

power tools ensure that professional users are able to

work both quickly and safely. A new type of deadman

switch – the ‘Protection Switch’ – is a cutting-edge safety

switch that offers users the highest level of protection

when using angle grinders. Tools featuring this new type

of switch only operate while the switch is being pressed;

once the switch is released, the machine will immediately

shut down as a safety precaution to meet increasingly

high safety at work requirements.

Another aspect of enhanced safety in the workplace is the

reduction of dust. Bosch’s Click & Clean System allows

professional users to attach a dust extraction system to

their tools to instantly remove dust while completing the

task which facilitates quicker and more precise working.

Innovation for DIY

In the same way that DIYers range from the beginner to

the enthusiast, power tools need to reflect this and cater

for all abilities and tasks. One range of tools that helps

users to broaden the number of options in their toolbox

without requiring significant investment is the clever

Power4All cordless range. Designed to cut down on the

amount of batteries needed and offer the utmost level of

convenience, Power4All is based around the customer-

focused concept of just one interchangeable lithium-ion

10.8 volt battery that can be used to power a family

of tools, including a drill/driver, multi-sander and leaf

blower.

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.

Power Tools – Lawn and GardenConsumer Goods

Effortless gardening

Innovation and quality are at the core of Bosch Lawn and

Garden. Working to develop and manufacture cutting-edge

garden tools that offer users comfort, ease of use and

efficiency, the division remains at the forefront of garden

tool technology.

Helping consumers to bring their garden to life, the

division not only develops new products but it also

constantly improves and enhances existing tools. The

Bosch Lawn and Garden Research and Development

team at Stowmarket is committed to making gardening

effortless; whether mowing the lawn or cutting hedges,

Lawn and Garden has carried out comprehensive research

to develop tools that make sure the task is as enjoyable

and easy as possible.

One way in which this research has been put into practice

is with the development of a lawnmower that operates by

itself. The Indego robotic lawnmower provides the ideal

solution for those without the time, inclination or ability

to mow their lawn. The unique intelligent Bosch LogiCut

navigation system – designed especially for the Indego –

ensures the robotic lawnmower moves systematically over

the garden, choosing the most efficient route to mow.

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

single lithium-ion 10.8 volt battery. The Power4All range

cuts down the amount of batteries needed for a variety of

tools and the hedgecutters within this range are compact

and lightweight whilst retaining the power needed to

effortlessly cut through even the most stubborn of hedges.

The Research and Development team has also been

responsible for the introduction of a new range of

pressure washers, initially developed for the Asian market.

Intensive research that spanned 12 countries was at

the heart of the new product range before successfully

launching the offering in Asia and Europe.

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.


Home AppliancesConsumer Goods

Developing sustainable appliances

Backed by groundbreaking technological innovations,

Bosch Home Appliances develop some of the world’s

most economical and energy-efficient appliances for the

home.

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,

the division aims to show consumers that investing

in efficient products will pay them back with reduced

operating costs in the form of smaller energy bills. Bosch

Home Appliances aim to improve domestic lives through

advanced features that offer convenience, ease-of-use and

time saving benefits to consumers.

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

Speed and Eco options available. Either way there is no

compromise on performance with perfectly clean results,

even when washing full loads.

For homeowners trying to keep water bills down,

ActiveWater technology consumes just six and a half litres

of water on an Economy 50C program making the Bosch

AquaStar dishwasher range some of the most economical

dishwashers on the market.

Taking innovation and sustainability to the next level, the

Bosch range of refrigeration cooling appliances are even

more energy efficient. With fridges and freezers rarely

turned off, it’s especially important that they don’t waste

energy. Every Bosch refrigerator has been awarded at

least an A+ in the EU Energy Efficiency rating scheme.

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.

ThermotechnologyEnergy and Building Technology

Efficiently warm from top to bottom

Approximately 5,000 boiler installations take place in the

UK each day and homeowners who choose to upgrade

to a more efficient model can save thousands of pounds

over the lifetime of the boiler. The revolutionary range

of Greenstar boilers from Worcester, Bosch Group are

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

thermal panels, Greenstore ground source heat pumps

and Greensource air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps,

all of which can reduce both fuel consumption and the

impact on the environment.

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

been adopted from the aerospace industry and the

military.

Equally advanced, the Greensource air-to-air heat pump

features the latest inverter technology to provide a

cost-effective source of healthy air for the home. The

Greensource air-to-air heat pump is extremely efficient;

for a single kilowatt of energy used, up to 5kW of energy

can be generated for the home.

Commercial and Industrial Heating is also part of Bosch

Thermotechnology Ltd, sitting alongside the Worcester

brand in the UK. The company specializes in providing

complete system solutions for the commercial and

industrial heating sectors with individual outputs from

65kW to 19.2MW.

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.


Security SystemsEnergy and Building Technology

High-definition security

With surveillance, a clear and accurate recording of

activities is the difference between usable and non-usable

footage. High Definition (HD) security cameras from Bosch

Security Systems provide image resolution that is sharp

and of the highest clarity.

HD security cameras are primarily used in instances that

demand the highest of security, such as in the financial

sector or for road traffic control. In this capacity, the

operators need to be able to pick out the smallest details

from the recording to maintain security levels, and high-

quality Bosch HD Security Camera recordings can capture

extensive information throughout the entire recording.

The Small Feature Recognition System works to

distinguish individual faces, or small items such as number

plates with ease. Users can zoom in on live or recorded

footage to examine the scene without compromising the

quality of image; it remains crisp, sharp and clear.

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

versions can show colour.

Both cameras feature the Bosch-developed Content Based

Imaging Technology (CBIT), which combines information

from various parts of the camera to dynamically optimize

the image captured. These cameras feature two modes:

Intelligent Auto Exposure (iAE), which ensures the optimal

image of important objects in the scene, and Intelligent

Dynamic Noise Reduction (iDNR), which provides the

most usable image possible by optimizing the bandwidth.

In the future, it is estimated that 720p HD cameras will

replace all Standard Definition (SD) versions. As such,

HD cameras are now considered the new standard for

professional video surveillance systems.

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.

Security Systems – Bosch Communication CenterEnergy and Building Technology

Outsourcing at its best

At Bosch Communication Center UK in Liverpool, the

team supports global clients with a variety of Business

Process Outsourcing services and in doing so, helps

organisations to retain focus on their core strategic

objectives. The central Liverpool location was chosen

for Bosch Communication Center UK as it provided

access to a fantastic range of multi-lingual skills in the

area. Liverpool has an abundance of language graduates,

non UK residents and foreign nationals choosing to

study at the city’s university and combined, this enables

Bosch Communication Center UK to offer highly skilled

associates who currently provide services in over 18

different languages.

The services provided range from inbound customer

service and email handling through to outbound calling,

back office functions and social media monitoring.

Demand for these types of services continues to grow as

outsourcing is viewed by large organizations as a positive

way to facilitate the introduction of leaner and more

flexible processes, whilst maintaining a very high level of

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

important role.

International client base

With a commitment to innovation and customer

orientation, Bosch Communication Center UK has clients

in a wide variety of sectors, including consumer goods,

fast food and the airline industry. Customer satisfaction is

of paramount importance in these industries, particularly

so in the travel and tourism industry which is where the

Bosch Communication Center UK has a long-standing

relationship with a major European airline. For this

organization, over 150 Bosch associates provide a

customer feedback management service in 18 languages,

including Dutch, Finnish and Turkish.

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.


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.

Sustainabilityat Bosch

Acting sustainably is a company value that was already

very important for the company founder Robert Bosch.

Global challenges such as climate change, finite

resources, and global social standards underline how

important this focus on sustainability is. To monitor and

constantly improve on the success of this strategy, Bosch

has defined group-wide targets for more sustainability.

Above all, these performance indicators focus on the well-

being of the company’s workforce and the environmental

impact of its operations.

With respect to its workforce, the Bosch Group is

committed to providing a work environment that is

safe and encourages associates to give their best. For

example, the company has reduced the rate of job-related

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.

Since 2007, the company has reduced its annual energy

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.

Furthermore, the company remains committed to the

principles of social entrepreneurship evinced by its

founder Robert Bosch. In 2013, Bosch donated 10.5

million euros for civic initiatives.

csr.bosch.com For more information about the Bosch Group’s sustainability policies go to:

201383.0 %

Target for 2014310

Actions relating to the supply chain

Environmental and health and safety audits of supplier portfolio:Audits since 2010: 260

201312.2 %

Target for 2020 20.0 %

Actions relating to associates

Further training 2013:Participant days: 628,000 Participant numbers: 461,000

Staff turnover 2013: 4.6 %

Share of women executives:

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.

Robert BoschFoundation

The Robert Bosch Foundation mainly focuses its activities

on healthcare, science, education, and international

relations. In these areas, the Foundation’s aim is to find

possible solutions for socially relevant issues, and to test

them in the field as models. The Foundation finances

its work from the dividend it receives as a shareholder

in Robert Bosch GmbH. Each year, the Robert Bosch

Foundation approves funding for some 800 projects.

Typical examples of the Foundation’s work include

international scholarship programs, exchange programs

for young executives, and research grants for journalists.

In addition, a film prize for German-Arab coproductions

has now been included in the Foundation’s program – just

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

Bosch Foundation’s German School Prize has showcased

innovation for many years now. Last year, it was once

again presented by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel.

For ten years, research grants have been awarded to

authors, and translators have received support for their

work of making literature accessible to other cultures.

The assistants program that encourages exchange

between China, eastern Europe, and Germany has now

existed for 20 years.

Additional information is available online at: www.bosch-stiftung.de


InnovationsThe innovative strength of the Bosch Group is a decisive

asset, and will remain so in the future. At Bosch, the main

drivers of innovation are resourceful and highly commit-

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 connecti-

vity 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.”

In the Automotive Technology business sector, the

combination of improved injection systems and

turbocharged downsized engines will reduce the

consumption of gasoline and diesel engines by a further

20 percent from their 2012 levels by 2020. A number of

innovations will also play a role here. One of them is the

BRS boost recuperation system. This entry-level hybrid

supports the combustion engine with additional torque.

It also offers a fuel-saving coasting function. This shuts

off the internal-combustion engine for up to 30 percent

of the driving time. In the area of battery technology,

a new development alliance has been agreed with GS

Yuasa International Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation.

Its aim is to develop the next generation of high-power

lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles.

To connect the machinery and plant made by different

manufacturers, Bosch Rexroth has developed a new

software concept. And connectivity is at the focus of

other activities, with smart home concepts becoming

increasingly popular among the public. In these

concepts, Bosch sensors feature in systems such

as those used to check that windows and doors are

secure. Boilers can also be connected with the rest

of the house, and controlled remotely by smartphone

or tablet, thanks to apps developed by Bosch. 18-volt

lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for power tools have

also been modified further. Thanks to “Smart Li-ion+”

control electronics, only the required amount of power is

actually used. The Indego robot lawnmower is one of the

appliances to feature such a system.

Efficiency systems: BRS boost recupera-tion system

Smart homes: smartphone andtablet apps

PLR 15 laser rangefinder: single-photon avalanche diode technology

Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK

Engineers are the driving force at Bosch and they are

essential for our future development. As such, a key part

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

In addition to this, associates at Bosch locations across

the UK work closely with young people to help them

experience engineering first-hand.

Rexroth, based in the UK in Glenrothes and St. Neots,

supports JCB Academy activities working with students

aged between 16 and 18 years old. By using practical

examples of Bosch Rexroth technologies, such as the

hydraulics in the London Eye, Bosch Rexroth works

closely with students at the Staffordshire-based Academy

helping them to understand how hydraulic systems work,

how they are maintained, and the factors that determine

maintenance plans.

Engineers at Bosch Lawn and Garden in Stowmarket act

as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)

ambassadors where industry professionals work with

schools and universities to offer students guidance with

projects. One such project encourages students aged

16 to 18 years old to design, build and test their own

product concepts and in another project, Mechanical

Engineering students from Imperial College, London,

receive advice on how to run development projects.

University teams taking part in the IMechE Formula

Student Challenge benefit from Bosch’s hardware,

software and technical know-how when challenged to

design, build and race in a single-seat racing car.

As an official Partner, Bosch also provides track support

to the teams on race day.

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

the Bosch UK sites are well on their way to reaching this

target, but Worcester, Bosch Group and Bosch Rexroth

have not only reached their target but they’ve exceeded

it too.

At Worcester, Bosch Group, the ‘Zero to Landfill’

programme recycles 100 percent of all scrap appliances

and defective parts. By shredding and granulating plastic

waste it can be re-used in other products. This means

that no products are sent to landfill or for incineration,

which generates high levels of CO2 emissions.

At the Rexroth Glenrothes Site in Fife, Scotland, CO2

emissions have been reduced by 30 percent with the

introduction of a combined heat and power (CHP)

system.

Milestones in Company History


1886Establishment 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

1898First Bosch sales office outside Germany opens in the United Kingdom

1902Delivery of the first high-voltage magneto ignition system with Bosch spark plugs

1905First Bosch manufacturing site outside Germany opens in Paris

1912Start of production in Bosch’s first U.S. plant, in Springfield, MA

1913Market launch of the Bosch automotive lighting system

1918Gottlob Honold designs the new Bosch logo – the “armature in a circle.”

1927Start of series production for Bosch injection pumps and nozzles for diesel engines

1921The first Bosch Service repair shop opens in Hamburg

1861Robert Bosch is born in Albeck near Ulm on September 23

1928Market launch of the Forfex hair trimmer, the first Bosch power tool

1932First power drill and Bosch hammer

1932Acquisition of heating systems business of Junkers & Co. GmbH in Dessau

1932Market launch of the first series-production car radio in Europe

1933Launch of the Bosch refrigerator

1913At the main plant in Stuttgart, establishment of an apprentice training department with a dedicated workshop

1940Opening of the Robert Bosch Hospital

1942Robert Bosch dies in Stuttgart on March 12

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

1967Establishment of Bosch-Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (known since 1998 as BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH)


1978Start of series production for ABS, the electronically controlled antilock braking system

1979Start of series production for the Motronic electronic engine management system

1986Series production of the TCS traction control system commences

19891989 TravelPilot IDS, first independent vehicle navigation system in Europe

1995Start of series production for MEMS micromechanical sensors

1991Motronic with controller area network (CAN)

1995Start of series production of ESP®, the world’s first electronic stability program

1976Production of lambda sensors for three-way catalytic converters begins

1974Launch of the 3S program – “safe, clean, economical” – for product development

1997Start of series production for the common-rail high-pressure diesel injection system

2010Start of production of the predictive emergency braking system

2010Start of production of lithium-ion battery cells for vehicles

2012Acquisition 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

2013Start of production of MSC motorcycle stability control

2014Establishment of Lithium Energy and Power GmbH & Co. KG joint venture to develop high-performance rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles

2011Start of production of drive components for e-bikes in Mondeville, France

2000Series production of the DI Motronic gasoline direct injection system

2003Acquisition of Buderus AG, Wetzlar, Germany

2001Industrial leadership of Mannesmann Rexroth AG, and its merger with the Automation Technology division to form Bosch Rexroth AG

2007Acquisition of the telehealth solutions provider Health Hero Network in Palo Alto, CA (USA)

2008Foundation of the Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems GmbH & Co. KG joint venture for exhaust-gas turbochargers

2008Acquisition of Innovations Software Technology GmbH in Immenstaad, Germany (from January 1, 2011: Bosch Software Innovations GmbH)

2005Start of production of the Night Vision driver assistance system

2010Full parallel hybrid powertrain for passenger cars goes into series production

1967D-Jetronic, electronically controlled gasoline injection system

2003Launch of the Ixo cordless drill/driver with lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Management Team How to Contact Us


Board of Management

Dr. Volkmar DennerChairman

Dr. Bernd Bohr

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:

Bosch Global – www.bosch-press.com

Bosch UK – www.bosch.co.uk/newsroom

For information on career opportunities

in the Bosch Group, go to

www.bosch.co.uk/careers

Supervisory Board

Franz Fehrenbach Chairman

Alfred LöckleDeputy Chairman

Christiane Benner

Dr. Christof Bosch

Christian Brunkhorst

Klaus Friedrich

Hartwig Geisel

Hans-Peter Gräther

Jörg Hofmann

Prof. Lars G. Josefsson

The annual report and Bosch today are

available at www.bosch.co.uk/publications

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

Phone 0344 892 0115

[email protected]

www.bosch.co.uk

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

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.

President, Bosch UK and Ireland

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.

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