Welcome to Bosch in South Africa

In 1886, Robert Bosch founded the “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering” in Stuttgart. This was the birth of today's globally active Robert Bosch GmbH. From the very beginning, the company's history has been characterized by innovative drive and social commitment. We have compiled the highlights from over 125 years in our archives.

- Motor management with digital technology first launched in 1979
- Electronics allows exact control of combustion processes
- Global manufacturing network for engine control units
- Production milestone to be celebrated at Salzgitter location

- From artisan to helmsman of a global company
- Breakthrough in 1902 with high-voltage magneto ignition system
- Decision to internationalize and diversify taken at an early stage

Bosch Technology Backs up Winning Teams on the Circuit De La Sarthe

Every Le Mans winner since 2000 has used Bosch injection technology...

 Bosch Enjoys strong growth in automotive technology...

125 Years of Bosch - 

Bosch to spend 50 Million euros on expanding its higher education programs worldwide

Bosch - a popular employer among university graduates for many years

Thinking ahead to the next 125 years and mapping them out in
strategic terms is something a CEO should always strive to do,
whatever the occasion. Today, though, I’m afraid this is not a
role I will be fulfilling – not for the moment, at least. After all, an
anniversary like ours naturally makes me proud of the past 125
years.

The Bosch Group has made a good start to fiscal year 2011.
Despite uncertainty in the wake of the events in Japan, it continues to see
favorable prospects for growth and earnings...

* Sales increase 19 percent to 3.5 billion euros
* Measuring tools gain more than 3 percentage points of market share
* Strong development in Asia/Pacific and Latin America