· Focus on Bosch’s TFA line of aseptic thermoform-fill-seal machines

Bosch Packaging Technology announces a strategic collaboration with Osgood Industries (Oldsmar, Florida) to expand its presence in the American dairy and food markets. Bosch, a global leader in food, confectionery, and pharmaceutical packaging and processing machinery, has contracted Osgood to serve as a sales representative for its line of aseptic processing equipment for food applications.

Osgood, a packaging machinery manufacturer, will represent Bosch in the dairy industry, an area where it has special expertise and experience, with the potential to expand into other segments of the food market. The two firms have complementary product portfolios. Bosch’s expertise in sterile filling and Osgood’s background in clean filling of dairy products enforces the market presence of both companies. The cooperation is also designed to create synergies across the two organizations that increase the efficiency of marketing and sales efforts.

Osgood’s focus will be on Bosch’s TFA line of aseptic thermoform-fill-seal machines. Typical products processed and packaged by the line include pudding, coffee creamers, and other dairy products. The machinery is also suited for products such as baby food, liquids, and viscous foods. The aseptic nature of the packaging and processing environment extends product shelf life, ensures high levels of safety and security, and thus enables food manufacturers to enhance brand identity among consumers.

Packaging equipment that is durable, reliable, and sanitary allows food producers to meet the demand for consumer product innovations. And with a constantly changing market landscape, producers must increasingly rely on flexible, dynamic machinery to rapidly respond to emerging trends. The collaboration with Osgood broadens food manufacturers’ access to this increasingly indispensable packaging technology.

“This partnership is an ideal fit,” says Tom McDaniel, President of Bosch Pharma USA. “Osgood’s proven expertise in the dairy market will allow Bosch to expand the presence in that area. With this product offering and the flexible nature of the equipment, we anticipate expansion into adjacent market segments as well.”

Contact for reader inquiries:
Tony Miller
Advertising and Marketing Coordinator

Bosch – Pharma USA
Bosch Packaging Technology
8700 Wyoming Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Phone: +1 763-424-4700
Fax: +1 763-493-6776
E-Mail: tony.miller@boschpackaging.com
www.boschpackaging.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 275,000 associates generated sales of 38.2 billion euros in fiscal 2009. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros for research and development, and applies for some 3,800 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com.

PI5989 - June 2006