Bosch in Russia Robert Bosch

Bosch is the world's largest private industrial concern. Presented in the Russian Federation by a network of regional offices, Bosch Group offers a wide range of high-quality products: from automotive spare parts, diagnostic equipment and power tools to household appliances, safety systems and industrial equipment.

Since 2014, the Bosch Group of Companies has its headquarters in the CIS countries, Ukraine and Georgia in the city of Khimki, Moscow Region.

In 2017, Bosch Group of Companies operates in four business areas:

• Mobility Solutions
• Industrial technologies
• Consumer goods
• Building technology and power.

One of Bosch's areas is Bosch Security Systems, a manufacturer of security, security and communications solutions.

Aktivs

For 2017, Robert Bosch LLC oversees the activities of the Bosch group in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine.

Russia

Bosch Group of Companies presents in Russia a range of high-quality products and services in the field of automotive, diagnostic equipment and spare parts, power tools, garden and measuring equipment, thermal engineering, safety systems, industrial equipment and integrated system solutions for automation of production processes. As of May 2019, seven of Bosch's own production facilities are located in Russia:

• household appliances factory for the production of washing machines and refrigerators in the Leningrad Region (BSH Household Appliances LLC),
• plants of power tools, auto components, heating equipment and radiators in Engels, Saratov Region (Robert Bosh Saratov OJSC and Bosh Power Tulz LLC),
• auto components plant in the Samara region.

Kazakhstan

Main article: Bosch in Kazakhstan

The Bosch group of companies in Kazakhstan has been represented since 2008 by a subsidiary of Robert Bosch LLP.

Belarus

Main article: Bosch Belarus

The representative office of the Bosch group of companies in Belarus was opened in 1993.

Ukraine

Main article: Bosch Ukraine

Bosch has been on the Ukrainian market since 1993 and is the largest supplier of solutions for the automotive industry and secondary parts market, as well as industrial and household appliances.

Georgia

Main article: Bosch in Georgia

History and Performance Indicators

2023

Turkish investment fund bought Bosch plants near St. Petersburg

On December 19, 2023, it became known about Bosch's decision to sell its plants in Strelna near St. Petersburg to the Turkish investment fund Can Holding.

As the To the businessman"" founder of the manufacturer of household appliances Jackie's Huseyn Imanov said, the Chinese manufacturer electronic engineers Hisense withdrew from negotiations on the purchase of Russian assets Bosch, as the Turkish company "offered twice as much." According to one of the sources of the publication, Bosch "was ready to part with the plant for $20 million, but the fund offered even more." By December 19, 2023, the deal is undergoing approval. FAS

Imanov also told Kommersant that Bosch has already fired 30 managers remaining in Russia who were selling equipment to retailers.

Bosch consistently left the Russian market, fulfilling its service support obligations and to employees, before dismissal they were given an annual salary, - said one of the newspaper's sources.

According to another source, Can Holding wants to launch the production of refrigerators, washing machines and embedded equipment under its own brands, part of the production capacity will be provided to other vendors. The interlocutor emphasizes that the terms of the transaction do not provide for buyback.

If Can Holding manages to launch a contract production of household appliances with Bosch quality, then many Russian brands would be interested in these production facilities, including, said Dmitry Shashkin, CEO of the Kuppersberg household appliance brand. In his opinion, by the end of 2023, Russia had a shortage of high-quality factories for contract production.

A representative of Marvel Distribution, in a conversation with the publication, noted that Turkish plants are technologically closer to German, and they can more fully use Bosch's developments to produce their products.^[1]

Hisense bought Bosch plants in Russia

China's Hisense has acquired a number of Bosch's Russian assets. The exact amount of the sale was not disclosed, but earlier Bosch plants in Russia were estimated at $3.8-4.4 billion.

According to Kommersant's interlocutor, the Turkish investor offered Bosch a large sum, but Hisense provided the German company with a profitable option to buy back assets if it decides to return to the Russian market.

A source in the electronics market said that in early 2023 Bosch "began an internal tender" and identified possible applicants. These included the Chinese Hisense and Midea. By June 20, 2023, it is not specified which assets of the German company entered the perimeter of the transaction with Hisense.

Managing Director of the direction of large household appliances GC "F + tech|Marvell" Dmitry Levin in a conversation with the newspaper expressed doubts that Hisense paid the entire estimated amount.

In the current environment, outgoing non-residents from unfriendly countries are allowed to sell assets no more than 50% of the real value, so the deal was probably closed for less than half the price, he said, adding that buying and restarting the plant would cost Hisense much cheaper than building from scratch.

Gleb Mishin, head of the representative office of the manufacturer of household appliances Candy-Hoover Group in Russia, disagrees with this assessment. In his opinion, due to the fact that the equipment at these facilities was intended for the production of Bosch equipment, new owners will need to either upgrade it or install a new one.

Both options require serious investments, so sometimes it is easier to build a plant on your own, "he stressed.

According to Gleb Mishin, it will take at least six months to launch production and re-equip sites near St. Petersburg.^[2]

FSUE NAMI bought 100% of Robert Bosh Samara LLC

On June 13, 2023, FSUE NAMI entered into a deal to acquire 100% of Robert Bosh Samara LLC, a plant located in the Samara Region. Previously, the company was engaged in the production of steering systems, ABS anti-lock system and ESP dynamic stabilization system. Read more here.

Bosch assets in Engels transferred to S8 Capital holding

At the end of April 2023, the holding S8 Capital announced the closure of the transaction for the purchase of Russian assets Bosch in the city of Engels. As part of this transaction, the holding received 100% control over plants for the production of spark plugs, power tools and a site for the production of heating boilers.

New assets, in addition to our existing businesses, will expand production and scientific and technological cooperation between industrial sites, increase the level of their localization, as a result of increasing the efficiency of the production capabilities of the S8 Capital holding, - said the managing director of S8 Capital Torsten Schubert, adding that the acquisition of Bosch assets in Engels is the next step in the development of a multidisciplinary holding.

S8 Capital clarified that the holding will resume the work of the Bosch plants received and will invest in their further development. It is stated that the team, technology and specializations of the production sites will be fully preserved. The entire staff, about 1 thousand employees, will continue to work in their places. Within six months from the date of the transaction, the enterprises will be rebranded. The financial and other terms of the deal have not been made public by early May 2023.

In April 2023, it was reported that S8 Capital could become the new owner of the factory Continental of To Kaluga the German manufacturer of tires and auto components in. Representatives of the company said that it was in the advanced stage of the sale process, however, the necessary regulatory approvals USA have not yet been obtained.

S8 Capital combines industrial and high-tech assets from different sectors of the economy: from production to media, e-commerce and analytical services. The holding structures employ more than 7 thousand specialists (by April 2023).^[3]

2022

Change of Head of Representative Office in Russia

In mid-January 2023, it became known about the appointment of Andrei Krivosheev as the new general director of the Russian representative office of Bosch. In this position, he replaced Steffen Hoffmann, who headed Robert Bosch LLC from the beginning of 2021. Read more here.

Stopping maintenance of diagnostic equipment in car services

The German company Bosch, which is also engaged in the development of automotive electronics and auto components, has ceased to serve proprietary diagnostic equipment of its production. Bosch scanners are widely used in car services when troubleshooting and repairing vehicles.

Resumption of supplies of goods and spare parts to Russia

In November 2022, Bosch resumed the supply of goods and spare parts to Russia. Bosch equipment can still be bought in home appliances stores, although its cost has increased. Experts assure that the German company experienced logistics difficulties and is trying to rebuild the business to the situation in Russia.

Search for a buyer for factories in Russia

In August 2022, it became known that the German manufacturer of household appliances Bosch is looking for a buyer for its Russian factories, which are located near St. Petersburg. Several Russian retailers were already interested in assets, but they were not satisfied with the requested price.

The representative of the Russian structure of the German company Bosch "BSH Household Appliances" did not confirm reports of the sale of factories in Russia.

Claims for failure to fulfill warranty obligations on household appliances after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine

As it became known at the end of July 2022, the Public Consumer Initiative (OPI) filed claims in the Khimki City Court against Russian representatives of the German company Bosch - Robert Bosch LLC (engaged in the import of garden equipment, electrified and automobile components to Russia) and BSH Household Appliances LLC (responsible for the import and production of household appliances, including irons, vacuum cleaners, washing, drying, dishwashers, coffee makers, blenders, ovens, stoves, refrigerators and freezers).

The authors of the complaint said that these companies have legal obligations to Russian consumers, including the replacement of poor-quality goods and other warranty obligations. According to them, the company not only refused to fulfill them, but also closes its production facilities in Russia, which affects employment and harms related industries, including automotive.

In the lawsuit, the OPI demands that Bosch's actions be declared illegal. Among other things, the plaintiffs insist on the resumption of imports and production of goods in the quantities necessary to fulfill the warranty obligations.

According to market participants, after the imposition of sanctions, the problematic situation has developed in many consumer areas. Things are especially bad in the auto parts market: a number of dealers have run out of basic parts due to sanctions, which are necessary for routine maintenance of warranty cars, not to mention details for emergency repairs. Some experts call the situation in this area close to a catastrophe, Izvestia writes.

The President of the Association of Internet Trade Companies Artem Sokolov told the publication that the point here is not in breakdowns or malfunctions, but in the fact that the manufacturer in any case must be responsible for its products and provide guarantees to consumers.^[4]

2021: Steffen Hoffmann is the company's new president

On January 19, 2021, Bosch announced the appointment of Steffen Hoffmann as the new president of the company in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia, Mongolia and the Caucasus. He succeeded Hansjürgen Overschtolz in this post, who headed the representative office since February 2016. Read more here. Of these, Russia has a turnover of about 1.1 billion (87 billion rubles) in fiscal 2020.

2020: Bosch's turnover in Russia grew by 2% in rubles (€1.4 billion)

Bosch's sales in the region, which includes Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Mongolia, amounted to 1.4 billion euros, despite difficult business conditions. The company announced this on May 20, 2021.

The company's turnover in euros decreased by 11%, and in ruble terms increased by 2%.

2020 has set us unusual tasks. Despite the ongoing economic difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we have successfully survived this year, and our results in the Russian market in 2020 exceeded expectations. The first quarter of 2021 showed an improvement in the financial situation, we managed to maintain both our positions in the market and the staff, "said Steffen Hoffmann, President of the Bosch Group in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Mongolia.

Bosch relies on its own development as a provider of technologies and services that combine the Internet of Things (IoT) with Artificial Intelligence ( AI/AI), and deepens its position as a software developer in many areas of its activities. For example, the representation of IoT solutions is gradually growing in both the consumer and industrial segments, and the joint developments of the Bosch Research Center in Russia and leading Russian research organizations will be used in 2021 at Bosch factories in Germany.

2020 showed a strong shift in sales channels towards online and stressed the importance of direct sales to the end consumer. BSH Household appliances continues to develop their own network of Bosch branded household appliances stores - a company store opened in 2020 in the Moscow Aviapark, another in Moscow and two in St. Petersburg will follow in 2021.

Despite the many difficulties that the company has had to face in 2020, we have achieved really strong results. The reason for the positive dynamics was the increased demand for household appliances, the drivers of which were the pandemic, which turned consumers' attention to home. As a result, we achieved a high indicator in the entire history of BSH Russia: the growth in total turnover for large and small household appliances compared to 2019 amounted to 10% in ruble terms, notes the general director of BSH Russia Hubert de Haan.

In 2020, the production complex in St. Petersburg launched the production of two platforms for refrigerators and narrow washing machines, developed taking into account the needs of Russian consumers.

The company notes an active increase in the number of devices connected to the Home Connect digital ecosystem: in 2020, their number has grown almost fivefold. Two categories of household appliances at once: dishwashers and automatic coffee machines - "made friends" in 2020 with the virtual assistant Alice from Yandex. In 2020, the Power Tools division achieved significant sales growth in Russia. The main growth drivers were the significant development of the battery segment, the launch of products on the market, as well as a set of activities aimed at the end consumer. The key event was the expansion of the range of battery tools - it was replenished with more than 30 items. Also, the Power Tools division announced the launch of its own '18 Volt' platform for other tool manufacturers. Battery solutions are also in the line for the house and garden. The line of measuring equipment has also been replenished.

In 2020, one of the significant projects of the Security System division was the Neva Towers Moscow City BC. The solution to ensure the safety and security of the complex combined fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, as well as voice and emergency notification into a single platform.

Bosch brought Phantom's energy monitoring solution to market.

The Termotechnik division in 2020 completed the complete localization of the production of two-way boilers Buderus Logano SK and three-way boilers Unimat UT-L at the Engels plant. Three-way fire and smoke boilers Bosch Unimat UT-L have also been launched. The line of boilers manufactured at the Engels plant was supplemented by a compact model of a low-steam boiler - Bosch Universal CSB. In 2020, more than 600 facilities in Russia and the CIS countries were equipped with commercial and industrial hot water and steam boilers .

The Drive and Control Systems division (Bosch Rexroth) has completed several important projects in 2020. One of them is a project for flexible automation of packaging production at the Unilever plant in Yekaterinburg. Another achievement of Bosch Rexroth was the creation of a mass-used hydrostatic transmission on a wheel loader P-465 manufactured by DST-Ural. Also in 2020, Bosh Rexrot, together with the engineering center of the United Machine-Building Group holding, implemented a project for a hydraulic system of working equipment for a serial telescopic TLH-3507 loader.

The Automotive Components Sales Division, together with Russian manufacturers, is working to bring the engines transport and equipment to compliance with Euro 6 environmental standards. In 2020, demonstration projects began on the use of ADAS driver assistance systems and electronic mirrors on commercial ones. transport

In 2020, the Samara plant crossed the mark of 5 million units of ABS/ESP9 produced.

At the end of 2020, the Auto Parts and Diagnostic Equipment division and Castrol signed an agreement on cooperation in the Russian market. Bosch spare parts and diagnostics will be used at all Castrol Car Service stations, and Castrol's full range of lubricants will be available for sale throughout the Bosch Auto Service network.

In 2020, the Bosch Training Center continued its activities online, launching a series of webinars for partners dedicated to brand products.

In total, at the end of 2020, the Bosh Auto Service network consisted of 175 workshops located in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Central Asia and Transcaucasia.

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From 2021 to 2024, Bosch plans to invest one billion euros in fuel cell technology.

In the spring of 2020, more than 400 of its enterprises around the world received climate neutral status. Bosch also aims to reduce CO₂ emissions across its value chain, from suppliers to customers, by 15% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels - a reduction of 67 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

2019: Bosch Group turnover in Russia reaches 1.2 billion euros

On June 17, 2020, it became known that the Group's turnover Bosch Russia in 2019 financial amounted to 1.2 billion euros (86 billion). rubles

In the ongoing difficult economic conditions, Bosch retained its position in the Russian market in 2019. Despite the fact that the company's turnover in 2019 decreased by 2%, and in ruble terms - by 5%. For fiscal 2020, Bosch predicts a worsening situation due to the coronavirus pandemic around the world. Due to the current situation, we expect that 2020 will be difficult in Russia, but we remain committed to the local market and its long-term potential. We are preparing for a recession that will affect the company's economic performance in 2020. While sales in the automotive industry declined around the world, we were able to largely maintain our processes in Russia and provide reliable supplies to meet the gradually returning demand of our customers. Numerous measures were taken to ensure the proper protection of employees from coronavirus infection. narrated by Hansjürgen Overschtolz, President of Bosch Group of Companies in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia, Mongolia and the Caucasus

In Russia, Bosch employs 3475 people as of June 2020, and the Group's investment in the development and modernization of production facilities in 2019 amounted to 19.6 million euros.

After the suspension of production at almost 100 Bosch enterprises around the world, the company is systematically preparing for a gradual increase in production, including in Russia. Bosch's goal is to synchronize production build-ups and supply chain reliability, especially in the automotive industry. Bosch also commits to a coordinated, collaborative approach in dealing with customers, suppliers, authorities and trade unions.

In 2019, BSH Household Appliances celebrated the 25th anniversary of its activities in Russia. In the second half of 2019, the company invested significantly in the launch of two product platforms at washing machine and refrigerator enterprises in St. Petersburg. This was preceded by a large-scale study of the needs and preferences of Russian consumers, as a result of which the company developed products for the Russian market and began their production at the plant in St. Petersburg in accordance with German quality standards. The models will go on sale in 2020.

The Internet of Things is becoming more and more relevant: the company's portfolio is replenished with lines and models of home appliances with Internet connection with Home Connect technology. In addition, the company continues to develop the D2C direction. In the summer of 2020, it is planned to open a second Bosch store in Moscow. This will improve the available types of services and services and become even closer to the consumer, giving him the opportunity to directly interact with the brand and products.

The Termotechnik division in 2019 showed double-digit growth in sales indicators for household and industrial products. The drivers of growth were products such as condensation, wall and floor boilers.

The Center for Outsourcing and Monitoring of Bosch Global Service Solutions in Kazan has implemented individual approaches to automation in the field of customer service and redesign of customer business processes. In 2019, the center's specialists held more than a million consultations, and thanks to the emergency call service, more than 7,000 thousand lives were saved.

In 2019, the cumulative CAGR of Bosch parts and vehicle service station (service station) equipment sales increased.

According to the results of an independent audit, in 2019 the quality indicator of the Bosh Auto Service network increased by more than 30%. The eXtra program will also continue to develop in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. Over the past 4 years, the number of participants in these countries has increased by more than 40%.

Bosch Training Center translated most of the technical trainings into online training format and launched a program of free webinars on automotive components and diagnostic equipment for service stations. Since the start of the launch, more than 50 webinars have been held, in which more than 6 thousand specialists took part.

In 2019, specialists from the Bosch Research and Development Center in Russia achieved results in the use of machine learning for noise vibration recognition, the development of cavitation erosion forecasting and the study of the possible potential of smart agriculture. The team in Moscow conducted research in two main areas of activity of the Power Aggregates division in the field of artificial intelligence. The purpose of these activities is to further improve injector quality control. The developed solution is expected to be used in production in Germany from the fall of 2020.

The center cooperates scientific with the country's organizations: the innovation center, Skolkovo St.Petersburg State University SPBPU (Polytech) and the university. ITMO

Bosch intends to achieve its global climate change targets for 2020 and make all 400 of its facilities around the world climate neutral. In addition, Bosch has set itself the goal of making efficiency improvement and reduction activities in all parts of the value chain as climate neutral as possible - by 2030. Associated emissions are expected to decrease by 15%. The company also plans to combine the experience of implementing more than 1000 own energy saving projects in a consulting company called Bosch Climate Solutions (Bosch Climate Solutions).

2018: Sales decline to 1.2 billion euros (91 billion rubles)

The turnover of the Bosch group in Russia in fiscal 2018 amounted to 1.2 billion euros (91 billion rubles). Bosch employs 3,700 people in Russia, and the Group's investment in the development and modernization of its production facilities reached EUR 21 million in 2018. Bosch expects economic development to slow in 2019. Despite challenging conditions in Bosch's significant industries and regions, the company expects 2019 sales to slightly exceed 2018.

"In the ongoing difficult economic situation in 2018, Bosch managed to maintain its position in the Russian market. Our strategy for the development of local production gives excellent results, "says Hansjürgen Overshtolz, President of the Bosch Group of Companies in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia, Mongolia and the Caucasus. - In 2019, we plan to continue the strategy of strengthening localization in Russia. For Bosch, Russia remains a market with high development potential, and localization of production and cooperation with regional partners are the basis of the company's global strategy. In 2019, we plan to continue expanding our partner network and cooperate with Russian research and educational organizations in the field of digital technologies and the Internet of Things. "

Household appliances

In 2018, BSH Household Appliances launched two important new retail sales channels: the bosch-home.ru online store and the Bosch flagship store in Moscow.

In 2018, the development of the BSH Russia production site in St. Petersburg continued. Following the coloring site launched in 2017 at the refrigerator factory in 2018, a similar site at the washing machine factory went into operation. Along with other projects, these two sites made a significant contribution to increasing the steadily growing share of localization of manufactured products.

At the Engels plant in 2018, a line for the production of large corner grinders LAG was launched. The range of professional battery tools expanded by 12 and 18 volts, and the Bosch Rigging division showed strong sales growth in 2018.

At Home and Garden, a key area of development has been the battery systems of the 12 volt and 18 volt home and garden tool. In the segment of measuring equipment, a new 3rd generation ZAMO laser rangefinder was introduced, as well as a GLM 120 C rangefinder equipped with a camera. The Dremel brand introduced a new line of Art & Craft tools for various tasks: from wood carving to tuning modern computer equipment and aircraft modeling. In 2019, Dremel plans to release two 3D printer models: Dremel Idea Builder 3D40 and Dremel Idea Builder 3D45.

More than 10 airports were equipped with security solutions, including Terminal B of Sheremetyevo Airport (Moscow), Kazan International Airport, Emelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk) and Vityazevo Airport (Anapa). The division has more than doubled the turnover in the service area, providing support to partners and end customers at all stages of projects.

Bosch also continued cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in the implementation of solutions based on the BIS platform: the fire alarm facility consists of 16 central panels and more than 14,000 detectors. For round-the-clock monitoring and video surveillance, 1,500 security detectors and 600 cameras are used, and the MCDS includes about 2,000 contactless readers. 3,300 loudspeakers provide uninterrupted operation of the paging system.

R&D

Bosch collaborates with the Skolkovo Innovation Center on artificial intelligence (AI) -based technologies. This is one of the key examinations of the company. In the next ten years, all Bosch products will either have built-in AI, or will be developed or created with it. In 2018, Bosch entered into a cooperation agreement in the field of AI, applied mathematics and information security with several Russian universities and scientific and educational institutions, including the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), St. Petersburg State University and St. Petersburg SPBPU University (Polytech). Among the tasks for joint development are analysis of braking systems and road damage based on sensor data, the use of computer vision and deep learning to detect defects within the material and automate production, cybersecurity, the generation of aesthetically attractive products based on AI and smart agriculture.

The Bosch Global Service Solutions Outsourcing and Monitoring Center has implemented modern comprehensive approaches to automation in the field of customer service and redesign of customer business processes. In 2018, the center's specialists conducted more than 1.5 million consultations, and thanks to the emergency call service, more than 5 thousand lives were saved. Innovative monitoring technologies based on AI and remote diagnostic methods are used in various areas of activity - from preventing unit breakdowns to managing complex systems.

In 2018, the Termotechnik division produced dozens of equipment installations on the Russian market under the Bosch and Buderus brands, of which two groups of products stand out: condensation heating boilers and components of control systems. Following the positive example of some countries where condensation boilers have become an industry standard, this direction is now also beginning to gain popularity in Russia. In addition, the production of wall-mounted domestic boilers with a capacity of 35 kW and a line of two-way industrial boilers with a capacity of 600 to 1850 kW were launched. This allowed the Bosch Engels production site to increase turnover by 10% compared to the previous year.

In 2018, the market was presented with the Buderus Logamatic 5000 control system for medium and large boiler houses. Its main advantages are a large touch screen and wide remote control functionality.

In 2018, Russia doubled the number of regular customers of the online service service, and 37 new centers appeared in the Bosch and Buderus service network. Now the network includes more than 700 centers, and is the largest in the country. Further prospects for the development of the division are associated with an increase in demand for condensation boilers and including artificial intelligence technologies of the control system.

Mobility Solutions

For the direction of the Mobility Solution 2018, the financial year was successful: the business of the automotive components division developed and grew with the market. Every year in Russia the number of new cars in which Bosch active safety systems are installed is increasing, which in turn has a positive effect on road safety. This confirms Bosch's status as the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ABS systems. The Bosh Auto Service chain remains the largest in Russia, continuing to develop its eXtra loyalty program for service stations and car parts stores: the number of its users increased by 18% compared to 2017. Bosch KTS diagnostic testers and ESI [tronic] online software released in 2019 allow services to maintain common vehicle control units using the most complete technical information. Another innovation was the EBR (Experience-based Repair) database, which contains descriptions of common faults. In addition, in 2018, more than 1,300 people were trained at the Bosch Training and Consulting Center, and the hotline of the technical support service and service processed about 4 thousand applications.

Automation of industrial facilities

Industrial Technologies continues to introduce innovative products and complex solutions for automating production processes at Russian enterprises. Of the most significant projects, the following can be called: for Nestle Russia in Perm, Bosh Rexrot developed and installed a multi-level conveyor for transporting packaged products to the palletization zone. The system uses machine vision and product recognition technologies. It provides congestion sensors, distribution arrows and floor control system. Also, Bosh Rexrot, together with the system integrator RENA Solutions, carried out a comprehensive modernization of the automatic line for multi-stage processing of clutch discs at Valeo in Togliatti. The project uses Bosch Rexroth MTX numerical control systems, IndraDrive M drive systems and MS2N servomotors. Bosch is actively involved in the German-Russian GRID initiative, which combines the efforts of the commercial and public sectors in the digital economy and industry 4.0.

2017: Sales of 1.4 billion euros (+ 16 %)

The turnover of Bosch Group, the world's leading supplier of technologies and services, in Russia in fiscal 2017 amounted to 1.2 billion euros (81 billion rubles), which is 17% higher than last year. Bosch notes an increase in sales in the region: in 2017, the turnover of the group of companies in the CIS countries, Ukraine and Georgia amounted to 1.4 billion euros, which is 16% higher than the results of the previous financial year.

In 2018, the company plans to continue its strategy of strengthening local activities in the Russian Federation and the region as a whole.

"Russia continues to be one of the markets significant for the group of companies, we are pleased with the performance of all business units," comments Hansjürgen Overshtolts, President of the Bosch Group of Companies in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia, Mongolia and the Caucasus. "As for the prospects for 2018, we expect further stable growth, provided that the political situation continues to stabilize."

The volume of investments in the region in 2017 amounted to more than 30 million euros. Over the past six years, Bosch Group's investments in the development of production facilities and modernization of production amounted to 300 million euros.

Localization of production and partnership with regional manufacturers remain an important element of Bosch's success in Russia. At the same time, export of products plays an important role in the development of the company: more than half of all manufactured products are exported to European countries.

"This emphasizes both the high level of product quality at Russian factories, as well as professionalism, motivation for the result of Bosch personnel."

The number of group employees in Russia in 2017 increased by 100 people and amounted to 3,800 people.

The Engels power tool plant reported a record production of finished products. To Samara By 2017, the plant has produced more than 2.5 million units since its inception and plans to begin production of ABS9.3/ ESP9.3 with the developed generation of ABS/ESP systems. Bosch Packaging Equipment is engaged not only in service support by engineers, the supply of spare parts and upgrades, but also in sales of new equipment. A comprehensive solution has been developed for the pharmaceutical market for serialization and aggregation of products (CPS module). Bosch is actively involved in the German-Russian GRID initiative, which combines the efforts of the commercial and public sectors in the field of the digital economy and. Industry 4.0 Bosch Service Solutions Outsourcing Contact Center provides classic contact center services as well as innovative monitoring and telematics services. Thanks to his work, many lives were saved and almost 500,000 telephone consultations were provided.

Mobility Solutions

Bosch is confident that diesel engines will continue to play an important role in the mobility of the future, as society needs highly efficient internal combustion engines. The company has announced its breakthrough in diesel technology, with new Bosch developments to help automakers reduce their nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to a level that won't exceed its intended limits. Tests have shown that on average, nitrogen oxide emissions in cars equipped with Bosch's latest diesel technology are just 13 milligrams, far less than the 120 milligram limit that will take effect after 2020.

The business area "Solutions for Mobility" showed significant growth in 2017. The production of spark plugs at the Engels plant reached almost 70 million units, and the product range expanded - new types of industrial spark plugs appeared, which are used in various sectors of the market: oil and gas, industrial and agricultural. Sales volumes in 2017 increased 4 times compared to the same period in 2016.

The Bosh Service network remains the largest independent network of automobile maintenance stations: 1888 Bosh Auto Service stations and 44 Bosh Diesel Service/Bosh Diesel Center stations operate in Russia, as well as 282 Bosh Modules. Bosch KTS diagnostic testers and ESI [tronic] 2.0 software allow services to service control units of more than 90 thousand models of cars from 150 different manufacturers.

Consumer goods

For the business area "Consumer Goods" 2017 was marked by important anniversaries and bright achievements. This area has existed in the structure of the concern for 50 years, and the Russian company BSH Household Appliances celebrated the tenth anniversary of the refrigerator factory and the five-year anniversary of the washing machine factory in St. Petersburg and the finished product warehouse in Bykovo near Moscow.

In the domestic market of household appliances, the company holds leadership positions and actively invests in the expansion and modernization of production, as well as in updating the model range. In 2017, the St. Petersburg factory launched NatureCool and VitaFresh refrigerators specially designed for Russia, which keep products fresh twice as long. The launch of the painting site made it possible to avoid the use of ready-made imported materials and begin production of doors in different colors in Russia. Now buyers will have the opportunity to choose the color of the refrigerator door from the color picker and arrange the equipment according to their preferences.

The company plans to organize a similar site at the washing machine factory. St. Petersburg factories send more than 20% of manufactured household appliances for export: to the countries of the former USSR, the European Union and even Southeast Asia.

Building Technology and power

The business area "Construction Technologies and power" notes in Russia an increasing interest in complex technological projects. The Skolkovo Technopark introduced an integrated solution based on the BIS platform: 12 rotary cameras and 390 Full HD dome cameras, more than 500 readers of the access control and control system, as well as a security and fire alarm system. In addition, the division expands its interaction with Russian technology partners, which allows us to replenish the company's portfolio of products for the local market. For example, cooperation with local technology partners: Command (integration of emergency warning and service communication systems), Electronica (integration of BIS with the situation center), Bic Inform (joint solution for explosion-proof video surveillance), ISS (capture and recognition of faces and license plates).

Thermoequipment

The Thermotechnics division has expanded its line of household equipment: Buderus Logano G124WS, 234WS and 234X models equipped with new functions and made in modern design were introduced to the market. The update also affected the commercial segment. In 2017, the Bosch Engels production site received the Bosch EHS Award 2017 medal, and its turnover increased by 11.3% compared to 2016.

Industrial technologies

Industrial Technologies offers Russian partners innovative solutions for automating production processes. In 2017, a project was completed to develop a full-cycle pretreatment line for the ICE piston groups for SpetsAggregateMachine LLC, and all Picasso 3D serial 3D printers use the Bosch Rexroth linear movement technique. This partnership has great prospects: the customer designs new printers for industrial 3D printing, and the company will be able to offer him a wider range of components: servo motors, motion controllers, CNC systems. In 2018, the Chelyabinsk company DST-Ural launched into mass production the largest bulldozer in Russia TM10 GST20 - 38.5 tons, for which Bosh Rexrot LLC developed and supplied the main systems, such as a hydrostatic drive with electronic control, a control system for working elements (dump, ripper), as well as a cooling system fan drive. The machine is serially equipped with a modern electronic system for monitoring operating parameters under the control of the Bosch Rexroth controller.

2018 Strategy and Plans

Bosch aims to develop systematically in 2018 despite a challenging economic climate. Having achieved record results in 2017, taking into account the likelihood of economic and geopolitical risks, the Bosch group in 2018 plans to increase profits by 2-3%. In the first three months of the year, the company's sales not only reached the same level in the same period last year, but also, taking into account the difference in exchange rates, increased by 5%.

2016: Turnover 1.2 billion euros (92 billion rubles or + 11 %)

The turnover of Bosch Group, a technology and service provider, in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Ukraine and Georgia in fiscal 2016 amounted to 1.2 billion euros (92 billion rubles). Compared to the previous year, when calculated in euros, turnover increased slightly, while in rubles the growth was 11%.

Bosch Group of Companies presents in Russia a range of products and services in the fields of automotive equipment and spare parts, power tools, thermal equipment, safety systems, industrial packaging equipment and integrated system solutions for automation of production processes. In 2016, six of Bosch's own production facilities are located in Russia:

• washing machines and refrigerators in the Leningrad Region (BSH Household Appliances LLC),
• power tools, auto components, heating equipment in the city of Engels, Saratov Region (Robert Bosh Saratov OJSC and Bosh Power Tulz LLC).

In 2015, two new Bosch plants began operations:

• auto components in the Samara region (Robert Bosh Samara LLC) and
• heating radiators in the Saratov region (Euroradiators LLC, Bosh Heating Systems LLC)

For 2016, the Department of Scientific and Technological Research works in St. Petersburg.

In 2017, the company intends to continue its strategy of strengthening local activities in the CIS region.

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We are confident that the overall situation will continue to improve. That is why we have never stopped developing our business in the region, we continue to develop local production, increase exports of products from the countries of the region and strengthen cooperation with local partners, "comments Hansjürgen Overshtolts, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Bosch Group in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia, Mongolia and the Caucasus

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Russia remains a significant market for Bosch Group - turnover here increased by 4.3% compared to 2015 and amounted to 1,050 million euros. As of the end of 2016, the number of employees in the region reached more than 4,200 people (including employees of unconsolidated enterprises), of which 3,700 people work in Russia. At the Bosch plant in Samara, the number of personnel has doubled since 2015^[5].

The volume of investments in the region in 2016 amounted to 25 million euros, while the main emphasis was on the modernization of production facilities. Over the past five years, Bosch Group's investments have amounted to 250 million euros.

All four Bosch business areas showed strong results in the CIS in 2016. Business performance Mobility solutions grew faster than the market and compared to 2015. The plant for the production of car kits in Samara exports more than 50% of its products to Romania and Spain. Industry 4.0 solutions are being implemented at the plant: all ABS/ESP production lines have Promaster software for daily collection and comparison of performance data at 11 plants around the world, which reduces line downtime by 20%. The company in Engels occupies a leading role in the development of automotive technologies and the international production network of spark plugs. The development of these two plants brought the business direction in the region to the international level. The Bosh Auto Service network has 395 Bosh Auto Service stations and 66 Bosh Diesel Service/Bosh Diesel Center stations.

In the business direction Consumer goods Bosch Group continues to focus on localizing production. More than 90% of washing machines and refrigerators for the Russian market are produced domestically; at the same time, the volume of household appliances exports is constantly growing. BSH Russia took third place in terms of sales in Russia, selling about 4 million units of household appliances. In Russia, the company launched the world's first online store of exclusive Neff household appliances and plans to open stores and other brands of the division.

Business sector Industrial technologies are again showing positive dynamics, primarily in the field of solutions for automation of production processes. Specialists of Bosh Rexrot LLC have introduced intelligent solutions for controlling the point robotic and manual welding system on the Volkswagen Tiguan Kaluga manufacturing line (Tiguan NF project). The successful implementation of the project made it possible to completely localize the industrial assembly of the new generation of the Tiguan model in Kaluga. Bosch Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of technological and packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, confectionery and certain segments of the beverage industry - packaging equipment and consumables are actively supplied to the markets of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

The business area Construction Technologies and Power is working to prepare facilities for major sports events. In September 2016, the project for the implementation of Bosch solutions at the new stadium of FC Krasnodar with a capacity of about 34,300 seats was completed. Its technical capabilities will allow holding the largest football matches. The project used Bosch equipment, which has proven itself well in the security system market: more than 30 controllers, 1,200 readers, 1,300 security panels, detectors and detectors, including more than 1,000 video surveillance systems cameras with a storage capacity of 864 TB (a storage of this volume can hold more than 200 thousand films in Full HD format or 10 million photos), a fire alarm system, as well as a warning and music broadcast system.

The plant for the production of radiators in Engels reached its planned production capacity, due to which sales of steel panel radiators increased by 4 times. The successful launch of the new Buderus GB172i Titanium line series led to increased sales of wall condensing boilers. We are actively working with local manufacturers to create promising solutions taking into account local market trends, including local suppliers of steel and pipes, insulation materials, rubber and plastic parts.

Russia: production development and export growth

The plant in Samara launched lines for the production of hydraulic steering systems and steering systems for commercial vehicles (HPS, Servocom). The Engels auto parts plant also increased the production of spark plugs.

In 2016, the Bosch Heating Systems plant in Engels began producing industrial heating boilers with a capacity of 770 to

12,600 kW. In 2017, the next stage of modernization will be implemented, which will allow producing boilers with a capacity of up to 19,200 kW.

The Bosch contact center in Kazan continued to demonstrate high quality work. In 2016, the center's specialists conducted about 860,000 telephone consultations and solved about 206,000 technical requests. The number of pre-sales consultations amounted to 30,020, and the efficiency of employees increased by 18%.

Ukraine: positive dynamics in the sector Construction technologies and Power

Stabilization of the financial system, GDP growth and focus on new export markets led to a significant increase in Bosch's turnover in Ukraine. Read more here.

2015: Reduction of turnover to 1 billion euros (-25%), development of production in the Samara region and in Engels

Bosch Group's turnover in Russia in FY2015 amounted to EUR 1,007 million, which is 25% less than in FY2014. Sales are provided by 3660 employees of the company. The investment volume in 2015 reached 31 million euros.

In 2015, the company opened two production facilities at once: the first stage of the plant for the production of auto components was launched in the Samara region, and a plant for the production of heating radiators was opened in Engels.

2012: Launch of washing machine production in Leningrad region

In 2012, the production of washing machines started in Strelna, Leningrad Region.

2008: Establishment of a service center in St. Petersburg

In 2008, a service center was founded in St. Petersburg.

1996: Creation of a joint venture in Saratov and a spark plug factory in Engels

Bosch focused on localizing production in Russia and in 1996 co-founded a joint venture in Saratov to produce components for electronic automotive engine control systems. At the same time, a factory of spark plugs and components of gasoline injection systems was opened in the city of Engels. By 2018, this industrial site includes 4 plants of different profiles and is considered one of the city-forming structures.

1993: Opening of a representative office in Russia

The Russian regional organization Bosch began work in 1993.

1904: The emergence of Bosch products in Russia

Bosch products appeared on the Russian market back in 1904.

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