• New Bosch electronic manufacturing plant in Zhuhai with latest technology
• R&D facility to support local market
• Provides employment for 1,500 associates

January 24, 2008, Zhuhai – The Bosch Group invested 58 million US dollars in a new electronic manufacturing plant in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. The new plant, covering 45,000   square meters, will develop and manufacture electronic security systems with the latest world class technology providing employment for 1,500   associates.

The new Zhuhai facility is the largest manufacturing facility for the business division Security Systems in Bosch. In addition to supplying the Chinese market, the new plant will also support the world market including the Asia Pacific region.

“The new electronic manufacturing facility in Zhuhai enables Bosch to localise increasingly more manufacturing activities for the business division Security Systems in China. Security Systems will provide more competitive products and services through this new facility,” said Dr.   Rudolf Colm, member of the Bosch Board of Management responsible for the Asia Pacific region. “The new plant also offers us the opportunity to continue our growth in China and abroad with competitive and innovative technologies which meet the needs of our customers better.”

Bosch is committed to provide full range of hi-tech security products, systems and efficient services to the local customers. The new facility will manufacture Intrusion Alarms, Fire Detection, Video Surveillance, Communication, Conference and Public Address systems as well as Access Control and Management Systems.

Equipped with up-to-date surface mount assembly lines, in-line optical inspection system, electronic in-circuit testers and functional testers, the assembly processes fulfill the requirement of Bosch Production System.

“Our security systems protect society and make people's life safer. We put great effort in research and development, manufacturing, quality assurance and sales service to provide our customers with safe and reliable products,” said George Behlke, Vice President of Operations for Bosch Security Systems in Zhuhai. “We endeavour to contribute to the success of Security Systems in the global security market.”

In order to provide the Chinese market continuously with the latest innovative technology, the Zhuhai facility will start with more than 50 associates engaged in R&D activities. Innovation has always been the core value of Bosch globally.

Bosch is a leading supplier of security, safety and communications products and systems world-wide. Providing systems and components for the security market, Bosch offers top quality security solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications such as the Public Address system for the Shanghai Stadium, Digital Congress solution for the Chongqing International Conventions and Exhibition Centre as well as Public Address solution for the Shanghai World Financial Centre.

Additional information about the company's security systems can be accessed at www.boschsecurity.com.cn

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.

Bosch Security Systems Division

Bosch Security Systems Ltd. is the leading supplier of world-class security and communication products and solutions, since its successful establishment in China. Providing systems and components for intrusion, fire, communications, access control and closed circuit television, Bosch offers top quality security solutions for any application: residential, commercial, industrial and much more, with its leading-edge technology and international talent.

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

News sourc: Bosch China
Publish date: Jan. 2008