• Pioneering Technology and future ready competence being offered to students for the first time.

Chennai, 7 March, 2008: As part of its commitment to nurturing automotive engineering talent in the country, Bosch today flagged of “On Track”, an experiential-led programme for engineering students in the country. To be held over three days at Sriperumbudur, Chennai, the event will allow students to experience first hand the technological innovations that Bosch is renowned for. On Track is a collaborative effort of Bosch Group in India comprising of Bosch Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited, Bosch Chassis System India Limited and Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited,

“On Track provides a great opportunity for students to experience first hand the leading edge technologies we have pioneered. With the rapid growth in the Indian automotive industry and technological advances in the industry, we hope to inspire students to pursue the fascinating world of automotive technologies as a career,” said Dr. Manfred Duernholz, Joint Managing Director, Bosch Ltd on the occasion. “India has a rich talent pool and there is a great future for Indian engineers in the world of automotive technology as the Tata Nano has demonstrated.”

Leading edge Bosch technologies such as the Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), Idle Time Start-Stop Mechanisms, Low Idle Governance (LIGOV) will be demonstrated at the “On Track” event and students will have an opportunity to experience cars showcasing these technologies. In addition, static vehicle demonstrations of other technologies such as Pilot Injection and Fuel Balancing Control to reduce engine noise and vibrations will also be held.

About 800 students and 80 professors of colleges from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab have been invited to participate at On Track.

About Bosch Group
The Bosch Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. In fiscal year 2007, some 272,000 associates generated sales of 46.1 billion euros. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 300 subsidiary and regional companies in over 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spends more than three billion euros each year for research and development. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”

About Bosch in India:
In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Additionally, Bosch also has in India, the largest development centre, outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions.

The Bosch Group operates in India through four companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited and Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of Bosch Group in India and operates in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer goods & Building Technology business sectors.

In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to 11 manufacturing sites and 4 development centres employing some 18000 associates and generating a consolidated revenue of over Rs. 5700 crores in 2007.

Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com and www.bosch.com

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