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Brand Values The Bosch Group has always been a value-driven company. The brand values shape everything the company does, from product design and development right through to its corporate social responsibility.
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Bosch’s passion for innovation and greater corporate responsibility can be attributed directly to the company’s founder, Robert Bosch. The Robert Bosch Foundation holds 92 per cent of the capital stock of the company, and continues the charitable and social endeavours of Robert Bosch.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, and operates in four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The products and services from the Bosch Group 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’.
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Market The Bosch Group is at the forefront of innovations and advancements that are enabling people to live a more connected life; the ability to control heating with a smart phone, or a car that automatically puts the driver in contact with emergency services, should an accident occur. Bosch is ideally positioned to make a significant contribution to this connected world with its hardware, software, sensor technology and diverse portfolio. Globally, there are around 306,000 Bosch associates in more than 150 countries. Bosch generates more than 52 billion euros of turnover worldwide, of which over two billion euros is generated in the UK by the 4,400 associates working across 40 sites around the country. Product All products and technologies designed by Bosch are ‘Invented for Life’, providing solutions that enhance the quality of life, increase safety, protect the environment and conserve resources across the world. The Bosch Group’s products are managed across four main business sectors.
in the UK across its consumer brands. Bosch Home Appliances is regularly voted as the Best Home Appliance Brand at the annual Which? Awards, while several products from various divisions, including Bosch Home Appliances, Power Tools, Lawn and Garden and Worcester have received Which? Best Buy status.
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Bosch is a well known name when it comes to household appliances, from power drills to fridges but Automotive Technology generates 60 per cent of the company’s annual Turnover. Indeed, Bosch is driving the way forward when it comes to driver assistance systems. Based on intelligent sensor technology, driver assistance systems constantly monitor the vehicle surroundings as well as driving behaviour to detect potentially dangerous situations at an early stage. In addition to driving safety and comfort systems, Bosch Automotive includes powertrain technology and car-to-car connectivity.
For car maintenance, the Bosch Car Service network of garages provides consumers with a service they can trust.
Industrial Technology includes Bosch Rexroth, the drive and control company, whose technology moves machines and systems of any size, and Packaging Technology, which provides integrated packaging and process engineering solutions. Consumer Goods includes Power Tools, which is the market leader for portable electric power tools and lawn and garden products, and BSH Home Appliances Ltd (a 50/50 joint venture between Bosch and Siemens). BSH is one of the world’s top producers of home appliances, manufacturing products such as refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines.
Energy and Building Technology includes the Bosch Thermotechnology division, which in the UK operates under the Worcester brand supplying boilers and renewable home heating and hot water solutions. Meanwhile, the Security Systems division provides industry-based security solutions, while the Bosch Communication Center offers a complete range of customer call centre operations. Achievements Bosch has received much recognition for its products and has been credited with the development of leading automotive safety systems such as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP®), Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The Bosch Group has accumulated numerous awards, including Which? Awards
Recent Developments Bosch annually invests nearly nine per cent of its turnover in Research and Development, with 45 per cent being spent on products that conserve energy and resources. Whether it’s reducing emissions, developing renewable technologies or making its products and services more efficient, Bosch is committed to minimising environmental impact and
continuously improving environmental protection for generations to come. Efficient Bosch heating systems keep rooms warm and water conveniently hot, while new technology from Bosch Home Appliances ensures optimum usage from every drop of water in washing machines and dishwashers. Fuel-saving automotive technology, such as Start Stop systems and downsized engines, help to greatly reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Promotion The Bosch Group has worked hard to establish a high level of trust among customers. Every day, Bosch associates around the world help build a foundation on which this trust can grow, focusing on developing innovative, sustainable products that are truly ‘Invented for Life’. Nearly 4,800 patents are filed by Bosch every year – the equivalent of over 19 patents every working day. These patents are the basis of the innovative products and solutions for the future. OF BOSCH’S TURNOVER IS INVESTED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, RESULTING IN OVER 19 PATENT APPLICATIONS EVERY DAY.
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Brand History 1886 1902 1932 1933 1951 1985 1995 2003 2004
2006 2010 2012 2013
Robert Bosch opens his ‘workshop for precision and electric engineering’ in Stuttgart, Germany. Bosch delivers the first high-voltage magneto ignition system with Bosch spark plugs. Bosch launches the first version of its power drill and hammer. Bosch launches its first electric refrigerator. Production begins on gasoline injector systems for passenger cars. Bosch Rexroth launches the first two-stage planetary gear developed specifically for wind energy. Series production of ESP® begins, increasing driver and passenger safety. Bosch Power Tools launch the IXO Cordless drill/driver with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Worcester, Bosch Group launches its range of high efficiency A-rated condensing boilers – The Greenstar Range. Worcester, Bosch Group receives a Royal Warrant in recognition of supplying goods to Her Majesty, the Queen. The Bosch predictive emergency braking system goes into series production. Bosch Lawn and Garden launches the Indego, Bosch’s first robotic lawnmower. The autonomous car becomes a reality and Bosch looks to connectivity across its business sectors for the next phase of innovation.
Bosch
Brand Values The Bosch Group has always been a value-driven company. The brand values shape everything the company does, from product design and development right through to its corporate social responsibility.
bosch.co.uk
Bosch’s passion for innovation and greater corporate responsibility can be attributed directly to the company’s founder, Robert Bosch. The Robert Bosch Foundation holds 92 per cent of the capital stock of the company, and continues the charitable and social endeavours of Robert Bosch.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, and operates in four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The products and services from the Bosch Group 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’.
superbrands.uk.com
Market The Bosch Group is at the forefront of innovations and advancements that are enabling people to live a more connected life; the ability to control heating with a smart phone, or a car that automatically puts the driver in contact with emergency services, should an accident occur. Bosch is ideally positioned to make a significant contribution to this connected world with its hardware, software, sensor technology and diverse portfolio. Globally, there are around 306,000 Bosch associates in more than 150 countries. Bosch generates more than 52 billion euros of turnover worldwide, of which over two billion euros is generated in the UK by the 4,400 associates working across 40 sites around the country. Product All products and technologies designed by Bosch are ‘Invented for Life’, providing solutions that enhance the quality of life, increase safety, protect the environment and conserve resources across the world. The Bosch Group’s products are managed across four main business sectors.
in the UK across its consumer brands. Bosch Home Appliances is regularly voted as the Best Home Appliance Brand at the annual Which? Awards, while several products from various divisions, including Bosch Home Appliances, Power Tools, Lawn and Garden and Worcester have received Which? Best Buy status.
DID ? U YO KNOW
ned by a Bosch is ow ion called at d n u charitable fo osch Stiftung, B t er b o the R nt s 92 per ce which hold e of the shar capital.
Bosch is a well known name when it comes to household appliances, from power drills to fridges but Automotive Technology generates 60 per cent of the company’s annual Turnover. Indeed, Bosch is driving the way forward when it comes to driver assistance systems. Based on intelligent sensor technology, driver assistance systems constantly monitor the vehicle surroundings as well as driving behaviour to detect potentially dangerous situations at an early stage. In addition to driving safety and comfort systems, Bosch Automotive includes powertrain technology and car-to-car connectivity.
For car maintenance, the Bosch Car Service network of garages provides consumers with a service they can trust.
Industrial Technology includes Bosch Rexroth, the drive and control company, whose technology moves machines and systems of any size, and Packaging Technology, which provides integrated packaging and process engineering solutions. Consumer Goods includes Power Tools, which is the market leader for portable electric power tools and lawn and garden products, and BSH Home Appliances Ltd (a 50/50 joint venture between Bosch and Siemens). BSH is one of the world’s top producers of home appliances, manufacturing products such as refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines.
Energy and Building Technology includes the Bosch Thermotechnology division, which in the UK operates under the Worcester brand supplying boilers and renewable home heating and hot water solutions. Meanwhile, the Security Systems division provides industry-based security solutions, while the Bosch Communication Center offers a complete range of customer call centre operations. Achievements Bosch has received much recognition for its products and has been credited with the development of leading automotive safety systems such as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP®), Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The Bosch Group has accumulated numerous awards, including Which? Awards
Recent Developments Bosch annually invests nearly nine per cent of its turnover in Research and Development, with 45 per cent being spent on products that conserve energy and resources. Whether it’s reducing emissions, developing renewable technologies or making its products and services more efficient, Bosch is committed to minimising environmental impact and
continuously improving environmental protection for generations to come. Efficient Bosch heating systems keep rooms warm and water conveniently hot, while new technology from Bosch Home Appliances ensures optimum usage from every drop of water in washing machines and dishwashers. Fuel-saving automotive technology, such as Start Stop systems and downsized engines, help to greatly reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Promotion The Bosch Group has worked hard to establish a high level of trust among customers. Every day, Bosch associates around the world help build a foundation on which this trust can grow, focusing on developing innovative, sustainable products that are truly ‘Invented for Life’. Nearly 4,800 patents are filed by Bosch every year – the equivalent of over 19 patents every working day. These patents are the basis of the innovative products and solutions for the future. OF BOSCH’S TURNOVER IS INVESTED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, RESULTING IN OVER 19 PATENT APPLICATIONS EVERY DAY.
DID YOU KNOW?
the h invented Robert Bosc neto ignition t mag world’s firs ed the hich provid e in w , 2 in 190 in g ite the en spark to ign , and has rs modern ca in the been used ever o g lo h Bosc . ce n si
Brand History 1886 1902 1932 1933 1951 1985 1995 2003 2004
2006 2010 2012 2013
Robert Bosch opens his ‘workshop for precision and electric engineering’ in Stuttgart, Germany. Bosch delivers the first high-voltage magneto ignition system with Bosch spark plugs. Bosch launches the first version of its power drill and hammer. Bosch launches its first electric refrigerator. Production begins on gasoline injector systems for passenger cars. Bosch Rexroth launches the first two-stage planetary gear developed specifically for wind energy. Series production of ESP® begins, increasing driver and passenger safety. Bosch Power Tools launch the IXO Cordless drill/driver with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Worcester, Bosch Group launches its range of high efficiency A-rated condensing boilers – The Greenstar Range. Worcester, Bosch Group receives a Royal Warrant in recognition of supplying goods to Her Majesty, the Queen. The Bosch predictive emergency braking system goes into series production. Bosch Lawn and Garden launches the Indego, Bosch’s first robotic lawnmower. The autonomous car becomes a reality and Bosch looks to connectivity across its business sectors for the next phase of innovation.
