• Bosch's pavilion in Nanjing attracts thousands of visitors
• 200 delegates from Government, Associations, Industry and Media to participate in the “Sustainable Urban Mobility” Symposium
• Bosch displays Innovative, Safe, Clean, Energy Saving Technology “Invented for life”

Nanjing , China November 5, 2007 – As part of the “ Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” initiative in Nanjing, Bosch China is hosting a symposium with the theme “Sustainable Urban Development — Urban Mobility” today at Grand Metropark Hotel. In Nanjing Bosch also supported the “Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” initiative by setting up a pavilion in the Germany Esplanade displaying the latest innovative technology from Bosch like Night Vision Road Safety technology, Autodome Security Systems technology, Gearboxes for wind energy turbines and “Super 15' Washer” washing machine and so on. All of these can improve the quality of people's life in China.

“ Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” is under the joint patronage of the Federal President of Germany Horst Koehler and the President of the People's Republic of China Hu Jintao. In 2006, the program was jointly launched f by the Federal Chancellor of Germany Dr. Angela Merkel and the Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao. Nanjing was chosen as the first city to host the German Week event which started on October 19 th, 2007.

“Bosch is very pleased to take part in the ‘Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together' program,” said Dr. Rudolf Colm, Member of the Board of Management of the Bosch Group responsible for the coordination of company activities in the Asia-Pacific region. “The Bosch pavilion and the symposium organized by Bosch in Nanjing express our commitment to enhance the quality of people's life in China with innovative technologies. The Bosch Pavilion demonstrates how automotive safety and fuel saving technologies as well as the technologies to harness renewable energy and to save energy can improve the quality of people's life.”

Started from October 19 th to October 27 th, 2007 the exhibition of Bosch products and technologies was held in the pavilion in the German Esplanade in the down town area of Nanjing with other leading German companies. Bosch's innovative products and services of the business units were displayed in three areas. In the first, the Driving area the latest state of the art Road Safety Technology including Night Vision and Energy Saving Technology such as clean Green Diesel Technology were presented In the second, the Living area Bosch showcased state of the art Security Systems, Wind Energy Technology and Power Tools. In the third, the Food and Clothing area innovative and stylish CCTV award winning Household Appliances and reliable Gas wall-hung Boilers were displayed.

The pavilion attracted thousands of visitors and Government Officials. Mr. Ernst Pfister, the Minister for Economic Affairs of Germany's Federal States of Baden Wuerttemberg, the German Ambassador Dr. Michael Schaefer and Dr. Wolfgang Roehr, Special Ambassador for the “ Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together”, have all visited the Bosch pavilion and experienced Bosch Innovative Technology for Life.

Bosch Symposium Demonstrates Commitment to Sustainable Urban Development

Around 200 delegates from the Jiangsu Government, Industry, Associations and Media are gathering on November 5 th 2007 at the symposium organized by Bosch on Sustainable Urban Mobility. Topics such as “Safe, Intelligent, Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Mobility” as well as “Modern Public Transport” will be addressed.

During the symposium Bosch is presenting the latest intelligent Road Safety Technology and an extensive Bosch Car Service in China . Bosch is also addressing how its common rail diesel injection technology can improve fuel efficiency by 30 percent in public transport allowing for a reduction of greenhouse gases by 25 percent.

“As China's cities continue to grow rapidly, public attention will increasingly concentrate on the issue of urban development. This symposium clearly demonstrates Bosch commitment to the long-term sustainable development of China. Bosch is dedicated to invent Safe, Clean, Energy Saving Technologies in a scientific way. They are our contributions towards a harmonious society.” said Peter Pang, President of Bosch China.

About the Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 280,000 associates generated sales of 45.1 billion euros in fiscal 2008. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 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. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros, or eight percent of its sales revenue, for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

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.

About Bosch in China

Bosch founded its first trading office in China as early as 1909. In 1926, the first car service workshop opened in Shanghai. Today, all Bosch business sectors are present in China: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods and Building Technology. The company operates 44 legal entities in China and has a holding company in Shanghai. Consolidated sales in China reached 2.2 billion euros in 2008. Some 20,200 Bosch associates in all legal entities and facilities are committed to bringing to Chinese customers the latest technology as well as the most reliable services to help improve their quality of life.

For more information on Bosch China, please visit http://www.bosch.com.cn

News sourc: Bosch China
Publish date: Nov. 2007