Two 18 volt straight grinders with long spindle and the performance of a corded tool – the GGS 18V-23 LC Professional and GGS 18V-23 PLC Professional from Bosch. Both straight grinders offer up to 35 percent more power and a runtime that is up to 100 percent longer than the current 18 volt model with 5.0 Ah battery. This is thanks to a brushless motor and the high-performance ProCore18V 8.0 Ah battery. When combined, they give the tools power that is similar to that of a 1,000 watt corded tool. Locksmiths and tradespeople in metalworking workshops, for example automotive or system construction, therefore achieve a higher material removal rate. Furthermore, milling applications are possible for the first time – thus offering a wider range of applications than ever before. The maximum collet diameter is eight millimeters for all common accessories. Machine surfaces, deburr edges, sand off weld seams, polish, separate or carry out finishing work – the cordless straight grinders make rapid progress at 23,000 revolutions per minute. Thanks to the narrow handle and low weight of 1.4 kilograms, professionals can work with precision in any position. The design with a long spindle allows them also to easily access tight spaces, for example the 90 degree angle on a T-profile. Furthermore, the tools are robust and durable – even for the hardest grinding and milling applications.
The Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, a division of the Bosch Group, is one of the world’s leading providers for power tools, garden tools, power tool accessories and measuring tools. In 2024, its 18,700 associates generated sales* of 5.1 billion euros, about 90 percent of which outside of Germany. With brands such as Bosch and Dremel, the division stands for customer focus and great engineering progress. The core success factors are innovative strength and pace of innovation. In 2025, Bosch Power Tools will again launch more than 100 new products onto the market in its four business segments power tools, outdoor and garden tools, accessories and measuring tools.
Due to a change in the allocation of sales within the Bosch Group, certain revenues from Bosch Power Tools will be accounted for differently in the future. As a result, sales in this division appear to have fallen significantly compared to the previous year, although there was no actual change in economic performance in this regard.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.
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