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Bosch in North America 2 Bosch in North America 3 1 Bosch in North America 2 Bosch in North America 3 Contents Bosch in figures 4 The Bosch Group at a glance 6 Key data 8 Bosch business sectors 9 Foreword 10 Smart Home 14 Smart City 18 Smart Mobility 22 Industry 4.0 26 Internet of Things 30 Responsibility 34 Bosch locations 38 Milestones in company history 40 Leadership 42 Contact us 43 4 Bosch in North America 5 Roughly 375,000 associates Around 440 subsidiaries and regional companies in approximately 60 countries $78.3 billion sales revenue in 2015 Bosch in figures $5.1 billion EBIT in 2015 118 engineering locations worldwide Including sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries 6 Bosch in North America 7 The Bosch Group at a glance The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. The company employs approximately 375,000 asso- ciates worldwide (as of Dec. 31, 2015) and generated sales of $78.3 billion in 2015. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. Shareholders of Robert Bosch GmbH This worldwide development, manufacturing and sales network is Percentage figures the foundation for further growth. Shareholding In 2015, the Bosch Group invested some $7.5 billion in research and Robert Bosch GmbH development, and operated 118 engineering sites worldwide. The 1 Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a con- nected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products Bosch family and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, 7 Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH 92 Voting rights Bosch family 7 Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG 93 8 Bosch in North America 9 Key data Business sectors In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Bosch manufactures and markets Mobility Solutions automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial The Mobility Solutions business sector, one of the world’s largest drive and control technology, packaging technology, power tools, automotive suppliers, combines the group’s expertise in three mobil- home appliances, security and communication systems, thermo- ity domains – automation, electrification and connectivity – and offers technology and software solutions. Having established a regional its customers integrated mobility solutions that allow cars to interact presence in 1906, Bosch employs more than 31,000 associates in with other means of transportation. more than 100 locations with consolidated sales of $14 billion in 2015. Industrial Technology Bosch in North America 2015 A part of this sector is Bosch’s Drive and Control Technology division, Percentage figures which offers customized drive, control and actuator solutions for 68 68 10 10 17 13 5 7 2 factory automation, systems construction and engineering, mobile machinery and commercial vehicles. Also included is the Packaging Technology division, one of the world’s leading providers of process and packaging solutions for a variety of industries. Consumer Goods This sector includes the Power Tools division, one of the world’s leading suppliers of power tools and power-tool accessories, as well as measuring and gardening tools. Also a part of the sector is BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, which is one of the leading global manufacturers Mobility Industrial Consumer Energy and Other Solutions Technology Goods Building of household appliances. Technology Sales: $14 billion Energy and Building Technology Associates: 31,000+ This sector’s Security Systems division develops products and solutions for video surveillance and access control, intruder and fire alarms, and audio and conference systems. The Thermotechnology Mobility Solutions Industrial Technology Consumer Goods Energy and Building Technology division supplies energy-efficient and increasingly web-enabled Gasoline Systems Drive and Control Technology2 Power Tools Diesel Systems Packaging Technology Home Appliances3 Thermotechnology heating products and hot-water solutions. Chassis Systems Control Security Systems Electrical Drives Starter Motors and Generators Car Multimedia Automotive Electronics Automotive Aftermarket Automotive Steering1 Bosch Engineering Group As of April 2016 1 Formerly ZF Lenksysteme GmbH, or 2 Bosch Rexroth AG 3 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH (formerly BSH Bosch Steering Systems division (100 % Bosch-owned) and Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH) 10 Bosch in North America 11 “The growth of our sales in this region is a testament to the strength of the company and the dedication of our associates. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and contributed to Bosch’s global success.” Mike Mansuetti We continue to invest in engineering and manufacturing capabilities in the region. Examples include the 220,500-square-foot expansion of our Technical Center in Plymouth, Michigan, and our active expansion of operations in Mexico. Over the last 10 years, Bosch has invested more than $400 million in Mexico. Between 2013 and 2017, we will Foreword invest a total of $460 million in our Juarez and Toluca plants, enabling us to meet growing demand for the manufacture of new high-tech It was a very successful year for the Bosch Group and for Bosch in automotive products for the Americas region. North America. Global sales reached an all-time high of $78.3 billion, growing 44 percent year on year, driven primarily by the full acquisi- In 2015, Bosch invested nearly $400 million in the U.S., making stra- tion of two former fifty-fifty joint ventures, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH tegic acquisitions in multiple Bosch business sectors. and Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH. Aside from Industrial Technology, all business sectors saw double-digit growth and were In our Mobility Solutions business sector, we acquired start-up Seeo able to improve their result in 2015. Inc., in Hayward, California, near Silicon Valley. Combining Seeo’s expertise with our own knowledge in the field of batteries, we now North America, as well, generated an all-time high of $14 billion in have crucial know-how in innovative solid-state cells for lithium sales, growing 25 percent over 2014. Regional sales were spurred batteries, as well as exclusive patents. With this development, we mainly by strong results in the Mobility Solutions business sector, see the potential to more than double energy density by 2020 while but also by excellent growth in the Consumer Goods sector, with the significantly reducing costs. Home Appliances and Power Tools divisions both celebrating banner years. We now have more than 31,000 associates in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, including some 2,000 researchers and developers. 12 Bosch in North America 13 Our Industrial Technology business sector expanded its U.S. activities through the Packaging Technology division’s acquisitions of Florida’s Osgood Industries Inc. and Georgia’s Kliklok-Woodman Corporation. Osgood represents a strengthening of our engagement in the liquid $14 food industry, while Kliklok-Woodman augments our expertise in packaging machinery for the food industry. billion in sales in Finally, in 2015 Bosch completed its acquisition of Arizona-based North America Climatec, recognized in the building industry as a leading independ- ent, single-source integrator of energy efficiency, building automa- tion, security and life-safety solutions for U.S. customers. Climatec fits well in Bosch’s Energy and Building Technology business sector, which offers solutions in video surveillance systems, intrusion and fire detection, access control, alarms, evacuation and public address systems, professional audio and conference systems, as well as water heating and comfort heating systems. The following pages expand further on the story of Bosch’s success in North America by highlighting our achievements in the areas of Smart Home, Smart City, Smart Mobility, Industry 4.0 and the 31,000+ associates Internet of Things. These are just the latest technologies in our rich history of innovation, as we are driven to delight our customers with in the U.S., Canada high-quality, fascinating products and services that increase safety, and Mexico comfort and efficiency in a variety of settings – all of which are truly “Invented for Life.” Mike Mansuetti President, Robert Bosch LLC 14 Bosch in North America 15 Smart Home To make life at home even safer and more convenient, Bosch connects devices to the internet. Bosch is making life at home safer, more comfortable and more convenient by creating a connected environment. To make the smart home a reality, Bosch is combining its experience in sensors, soft- ware, heating, security systems and household appliances with the company’s technology that connects these devices to the internet. Smart heating and hot water In 2015, Bosch’s Thermotechnology division introduced the Bosch Control: Smart Room Thermostat, the first of a new generation of Bosch smart controls. The first Bosch controller offering Wi-Fi con- nectivity via a free mobile app, the Bosch Control interfaces with compatible Bosch and Buderus condensing boilers for management of heat and hot water settings. In addition to giving the homeowner the unique opportunity to manage the system from anywhere in the world, the app shows scheduled settings, as well as outdoor tem- perature, current space heating or domestic hot water production status, and overall energy consumption. The wall-mounted thermostat panel connects to the boilers and allows for users to make adjustments manually or remotely. 16 Bosch in North America 17 The Control’s advanced programming results in “intelligent conversa- tions” with the Bosch boiler for weather and load compensation. This helps ensure the home’s boiler performance is meeting the needs of the household while optimizing efficiency and comfort. In addition, the Bosch Control offers advanced features such as detecting when a specific connected device is in the home and adjusting the tempera- ture according to that individual’s set preference.
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