Delhi/ Bangalore, April 19, 2005: Bosch Security Systems, part of 40 billion Bosch Group worldwide and one of the top security players in the world, today announced the launch of Fire Detection systems and products in India. With this, Bosch Security Systems, India further strengthened its position as a leading one- stop- shop for all security, fire and communication products and systems.

Bosch Security Systems worldwide is one of the five largest suppliers of security systems.5,400 people are employed in this Bosch division. The major products are video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection and voice evacuation systems as well as public address and conference systems, social alarm, on-site paging and personal security systems.

In India, Bosch Security Systems is one of the leading security technology players with a comprehensive portfolio of Fire Detection, Intrusion, social alarm and hold-up systems, Building Integration & BMS Solutions, Video Products and Systems, Access Control
Systems, Public Address & Emergency Sound Systems, Conference, language Interpretation & Distribution Systems.

Bosch Security Systems globally has more than 80 years of experience in fire detection and alarm systems. Bosch offers an extensive fire products portfolio which includes conventional, intelligent and addressable panels and detectors. Some of the prestigious BOSCH Fire
installations are at the Munich Airport, Center of Fine Arts, Brussels, International Exhibition Center, Hongkong, Sport Arena Budapest, Goethe Museum and Frankfurt Police Headquarters.

According to Mr. Andreas Hensel, Vice President, Bosch Fire Detection Systems, Germany, “Bosch is a reliable name when it comes to defense against the threat of fire. Early detection and instant reaction are key to protection against fire. With the most sophisticated range of products, Bosch is committed to improving the safety in home and work environments through accurate detection devices.”

“Part of our ongoing commitment to the industry is to provide high quality and innovative products. Given the loss in life and property due to the recent spate of fire incidents in the country including schools, office building, restaurants and airports, we believe that the new range of advanced fire detection systems from Bosch will help alert and activate fire control mechanisms before it spreads to a larger section of the building.” said Dhiraj Wali, Business Head of Bosch Security Systems India.

FAP 500 and MAGIC.SENS are two products that will be launched by Bosch Security Systems in April 2005.

About Bosch Fire Detection Products:
500 Series Smoke Detection: The Art of invisible Fire Detection

To complement architectural design, the discreet FAP 500 fire detector is flush mounted into the ceiling of the area leaving only a smooth scaled faceplate below. Winner of numerous awards such as the ‘Design Plus Award-2004’ at the Light+Building Fair 2004, the 500
series detectors combines slim, sleek design which can also be colour matched to the ceiling using the unique ring insert system. Now, customers can get high performance smoke detection without attracting unwanted attention. Especially suited for installations in
area of high architectural standards, these products will revolutionise the fire detection business.

MAGIC.SENS FIRE DETECTORS: It offers exceptionally reliable fire protection by detecting three different fire characteristics through optical sensors, thermal sensors and CO sensor and combinations of those. All incoming data are analyzed trough an intelligent alarm decision algorithm. The MAGIC.SENS not only gives an early warning of fire hence minimizing the risk of damage and moreover the cost of false alarms.

For more information on the Fire range of products, please visit www.boschsecurity.com or call (+91) 80 229 9818.

About BOSCH:
The Bosch Group is a globally active and leading manufacturer and innovators of Automotive and Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods and Building Technology. In fiscal 2003, some 230,000 associates generated sales of 36.4 billion euros*. Set up in Stuttgart in
1886 by Robert Bosch (1861 - 1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering", the Bosch Group today comprises of Manufacturing, Sales and After Sales Service networks of some 260 subsidiaries and more than 10,000 service centres in over 130 countries.

* Sales of the Bosch Group in 2004 from the Automotive Technology division were Euro 25.3 billion.

Preliminary figures for 2004 (as of January 2005):

*Sales of 40 Billion euros, total workforce of some 242,000, more than half of them outside Germany.

About Bosch Security Systems:
Bosch Security Systems is a leading supplier of equipment to the electronic protection industry. The company designs, manufactures and markets electronic detection, control and communication equipment around the world for security, fire protection, access control,
closed circuit television and personnel and asset tracking applications. Bosch Security Systems offers security, fire and communication solutions for applications in Industrial & Commercial, Transportation, Residential, Financial, Retail, and key government and defense establishments.

About MICO:
Motor Industries Company Limited (MICO) is a Bosch Group company present in India for the last 54 years and has catered to the Indian auto market with technology support from Bosch. It is the largest Indo-German company and a household name in the country
today.

Mico has developed excellent R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Its strong customer base and the market leadership are a testimony to its technology and quality of products.Mico currently has 4 plants in India including 2 in Bangalore and 1 each in Jaipur and Nashik. All the 4 plants are TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certified. The service network of Mico spans 1,000 towns and cities across India. Over 10,000 people are currently employed with Mico across its R&D, manufacturing and sales and service network.