Bosch

Bosch, or Robert Bosch GmbH, is a German multinational engineering and technology company headquartered near Stuttgart, in Gerlingen. It is one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive components and household appliances, with a broad portfolio that covers mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. The company operates worldwide and employs hundreds of thousands of people.

Founded in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart as a “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering,” the company expanded from optical and electrical components into a diversified technology group. Over time it grew into a major supplier to the automotive industry and other sectors, adopting the corporate name Robert Bosch GmbH and later expanding through global production and research activities.

Bosch remains a privately held company controlled by the Robert Bosch Foundation, a charitable organization. It is organized into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Thermotechnology. Its offerings include automotive components such as fuel systems, sensors, and braking and steering technologies; industrial automation and drive systems; power tools; and consumer home appliances under the Bosch brand.

The company maintains a global network of manufacturing sites, engineering centers, and service operations. It emphasizes research and development in areas such as mobility, artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and energy efficiency, and pursues sustainable manufacturing practices and CO2 reduction across its operations and value chain.