• Theme: 'Bosch journey of innovation' for safe, clean and economical technology displayed in Chongqing
• Bosch R&D facilities for the automotive industry located in Chongqing

Chongqing , China May 9, 2008 – Bosch China today opened its pavilion on the German Esplanade in Chongqing station as part of "Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together "; this initiative is expected to attract thousands of visitors from May 9 th to 17 th , 2008 .

"Our program of innovations takes its cue from our company slogan 'Invented for life' "said Dr. Rudolf Colm, member of the board of management of the Bosch Group and responsible for the coordination of company activities in Asia Pacific. "Under the theme 'Bosch Journey of Innovation', at the German Week initiative, we display an exciting range of technological innovations for environmental protection, energy saving and safety that help improve the lives of citizens in China and contribute to the sustainable growth of the country".

It is also the first time that Bosch exhibits advanced technologies from all of its three business sectors, Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods and Building Technology in Chongqing. "Bosch has been present in Chongqing since 2006, when our Joint Venture established a technical center for the automotive industry there" said Peter Pang, President of Bosch (China) Investment Ltd. "Today, 35 engineers strive to localize R&D to better serve our local automotive customers in this region".

Bosch Pavilion Spotlights Safe, Clean and Energy Saving Technology

The Bosch pavilion consists of three stations each expressing one of Bosch's 3-S Principle 'Clean, Safe and Economical' .

In the first station Bosch exhibits the latest technologies using renewable resources such as solar, wind and tide energy contributing to resource saving and environmental protection. For example, Bosch Thermotechnology has about 30 years history producing solar collectors. Nowadays more than 500,000 Bosch solar collectors are used worldwide creating clean energy that reduce 190 thousand tons of CO2 emissions and save about 490 MW.h of electricity every year.

In the second station Bosch features state-of-the-art road safety technology including the Electronic Stability Program ESP ® which has been increasingly recognized to prevent accidents. According to international accident studies at least 40 percent of all fatal car accidents are caused by skidding. Around 80 percent of all skidding accidents could be prevented with ESP®. In this station, Bosch also introduces leading integrated building security solutions which are already installed in several major national projects in China.

In the third station, Bosch exhibits energy saving and environment friendly technology for the automotive industry such as Gasoline Direct Injection systems, Start/Stop systems and Common Rails Diesel systems. The Start/Stop systems switch off the engine, gasoline or diesel alike, when the vehicle is stopping at the traffic light or in a traffic jam. Start/Stop starts the engine again as soon as the driver touches the gas pedal. Start/Stop technology can effectively reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as 8 percent, particularly in urban traffic.

In each of the three stations, interactive displays provide a learning experience on how Bosch modern technology can be applied.

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.

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.

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

News sourc: Bosch China
Publish date: May 2008