· International presence to be expanded with main target areas Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America

· Bosch consolidates global positioning in the Pharma sector with five competence areas

FRANKFURT/STUTTGART – Bosch Packaging Technology is a leading supplier of holistic systems for packaging and process technology. The company is part of Bosch Group and a one-stop provider and important partner for the pharmaceutical, confectionery and food industries.

2008: Increased sales and expanded global presence
In 2008 Bosch achieved a total sales volume of 700 million euros, up around 8 per cent on 2007. At 42 per cent, the company's Pharma division accounted for the largest share of sales. The division is also employing more people: it has just over 4,650 associates, an increase of around 4 per cent. In the emerging markets, the number of associates rose above average, by around 10 per cent. These increases reflect Bosch Packaging Technology's growing international presence in the aspiring economies of Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Strategic and successful positioning: Focus on Pharma
"Bosch Packaging Technology is a company which has been generating success for decades through its sectoral and regional positioning as well as its capacity for innovation," explains Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology. Despite the economic downturn, Bosch Packaging Technology will probably only register a small decline in sales in 2009. Friedbert Klefenz says that this is due to the high level of orders achieved in 2008 as well as an only marginal decline in orders received in the first few months of 2009. Compared to the industry-wide average, Bosch Packaging Technology's orders are declining at a much slower rate; especially in the Pharma sector, the company is maintaining last year's excellent order levels. Even in these tough economic times, Bosch Packaging Technology can see opportunities for further development in its traditional business areas of Pharma, Confectionery and Food. To consolidate its strategic focus in the pharmaceutical market, the company has concentrated its portfolio on five central competence areas: process technology, primary and secondary packaging, qualification and services.

Pharma sector demands state-of-the-art technology
The pharmaceutical industry is currently facing renewed cost pressure. In the short term this may be averted, mainly through increased productivity, which is why machine manufacturers are important partners for the industries. There is a clear trend towards more sophisticated machinery which will offer pharmaceutical suppliers important competitive advantages through high levels of availability and automation combined with enhanced flexibility. At this year's Achema, Bosch will be presenting both trend-setting and established machine concepts from its competence areas, all designed for maximum output and efficiency.

About Bosch Packaging Technology
Bosch Packaging Technology, based in Waiblingen (Germany), is the leading supplier of holistic systems for packaging and process technology. In 15 countries worldwide, the company develops, produces and distributes modules and systems for the pharmaceutical, confectionery and cosmetics industries, as well as other food and non-food industries. In 2008, 4,650 associates achieved a turnover of approximately 700 million euros.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, some 270,000 associates generated sales of roughly 38 billion euros in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology 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 further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 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.

PI6668 - May 2009