The Bosch Group at a glance

Its main areas of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain electrification, steering systems, safety and driver-assistance systems, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. The sector combines the group’s expertise in three mobility domains — automation, electrification, and connectivity — and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions that allow cars to interact with other means of transportation such as bicycles, trains, and buses. Bosch has also been responsible for important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP® anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology. In the area of sensor technology, it makes what it currently the world’s smallest stereo video camera for automotive applications.

The sector includes the Drive and Control Technology division, which specializes in drive and control technology and is one of the world’s leading suppliers in this field. It offers customized drive, control, and actuator solutions for factory automation, systems construction and engineering, mobile machinery, and commercial vehicles. In addition, Drive and Control Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, carries out major international projects, and is increasingly developing solutions that point toward connected manufacturing (Industry 4.0). The Packaging Technology division is one of the world’s leading providers of process and packaging solutions for the pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and confectionery industries, as well as selected segments of the beverages industry.

It includes the Power Tools division, one of the world’s leading suppliers of power tools and power-tool accessories, as well as of measuring and gardening tools. The main focuses of innovation are powerful cordless tools and, increasingly, web-enabled tools. The Consumer Goods business sector also includes BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. As one of the leading global manufacturers of household appliances, it offers the entire range of modern and energy-efficient appliances, which are increasingly also web-enabled, such as stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, fridges and freezers, and small appliances such as vacuum cleaners and coffee machines.

Its Security Systems division develops products and solutions for video surveillance and access control, intruder and fire alarms, and audio and conference systems. It also provides services related to remote monitoring, among other things. Security Systems also includes the new International Integrator Business unit, which offers commercial customers smart energy and building technology as well as services. The new Bosch Global Service Solutions division has the task of expanding the business previously located within Security Systems to include external business services. Within Bosch, it will also provide shared-service functions. The Bosch Thermotechnology division supplies energy-efficient, and increasingly web-enabled, heating products and hot-water solutions. The new subsidiary Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH offers products and services relating to smart homes.