· Parts catalog, installation and removal instructions for clutches, steering and chassis components and shock absorbers all included

· Esitronic customers free to use ZF Services information with no extra charge or activation process

Bosch Esitronic workshop software now ensures its customers have with even more helpful information at their fingertips. The comprehensive software has been upgraded to include parts information as well as installation and removal instructions for ZF Services brands: Shock absorbers and clutches are sold under the Sachs brand, Lemförder covers the suspension/steering and rubber-to-metal parts sectors, and Boge stands for shock absorbers, while steering gears and pumps are offered sold under the ZF Parts brand. Just as with the existing Esitronic information, the newly integrated information about ZF Services products covers practically the entire market. Some 60,000 automotive dealerships around the world subscribe to Bosch Esitronic – these will automatically receive the updated data and information package at no additional cost or need for prior activation with the quarterly workshop software updates.

Bosch Esitronic now also includes content from the "InCat" DVD, which is distributed by ZF Services. This is an electronic parts catalog that comes with photos, service documents and assembly instructions for ZF Services products. For example, once a vehicle has been selected in the Bosch workshop software, all the parts information and assembly instructions needed to install and remove shock absorbers are available. The appropriate work values are stored in Esitronic to allow calculations to be performed. Integration of ZF Services information in the Esitronic package forms just part of the global partnership between ZF Services and Bosch. This extensive partnership between the two companies started back in April 2009 when Bosch acquired the AutoCrew workshop concept from ZF Services.

Virtually Full Market Coverage for Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
In addition to information about virtually all types of passenger cars on the market, Esitronic users also have access to service information for all current trucks. The update due to take place in the third quarter of this year will initially enable Esitronic customers to access the parts catalog for Sachs, Lemförder, Boge and ZF Parts. The assembly instructions, including installation and removal, are then set to follow in the fourth quarter. The information is automatically merged into Esitronic during the update process and is immediately available to all Esitronic customers without the need to activate it.

The partnership between ZF Services and Bosch has also enjoyed a successful start in the sphere of training workshop staff. Since the start of 2010, Bosch and ZF Services have been offering training courses on the subjects of "Driveline for passenger cars and commercial vehicles," "Steering and chassis for passenger cars," "Vehicle mechanics" and "Vehicle analysis."

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. ZF is one of the world's leading automotive industry suppliers specializing in driveline and chassis technologies. With a workforce of about 60,000 employees, the company operates 123 plants in 27 countries. ZF Group revenues in 2009 totaled EUR 9.4 billion. ZF is among the top ten companies on the ranking list of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide. ZF Services - the new ZF Services business unit - combines Sachs Lemförder, Boge and ZF Parts product brands, the services provided by the Sales and Service organization services as well as customer service activities for the ZF Group and is currently represented by approx. 4200 employees at 77 locations in 39 countries. The aim of the new organization is to strengthen international customer service and to expand the after sales business with products and services. You can find more press releases and images at: http://www.zf.com

PI7109 - July 2010