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Bosch (company)
German engineering and technology company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Bosch GmbH (/bɒʃ/; German: [bɔʃ] ⓘ), commonly known as Bosch (styled BOSCH), is a German multinational engineering and technology company headquartered in Gerlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company was founded by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart in 1886.[2] Bosch is 94% owned by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, a charitable institution.[3] Although the charity is funded by owning the vast majority of shares, it has no voting rights and is involved in health and social causes unrelated to Bosch's business.
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Conglomerate |
Predecessor | Eisemann-Werke Friedrich Hesser, Maschinenfabrik ![]() |
Founded | 15 November 1886; 137 years ago (1886-11-15) |
Founder | Robert Bosch |
Headquarters | Robert-Bosch-Platz 1, 70839 Gerlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Stefan Hartung (CEO), (CTO, CDO) |
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Owners | Robert Bosch Stiftung (92%) Bosch Family (8%) |
Number of employees | 429,416 (2023)[1] |
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Website | bosch.com |
Bosch's core operating areas are spread across four business sectors: mobility (hardware and software), consumer goods (including household appliances and power tools), industrial technology (including drive and control) and energy and building technology.[4] In terms of revenue, Bosch is the largest automotive supplier. Moreover, it is the biggest supplier of the services in the world.