Bosch power tools launches professional measuring, leveling & alignment devices

Bosch Power Tools announced the launch of their new range of Measuring devices including laser distance meters, detectors, laser alignment devices, surface lasers and optical levels. The announcement was made by Mr. Vijay Pandey, Vice-President, Bosch Power Tools India and Mr. Martin Merchant, President, Bosch Measuring Tools Worldwide. “For a few years now, Bosch has had a limited presence in the measuring tools market in India. The limited presence was a strategic move to test the waters and gauge the market interest for the technically advanced range of measuring devices engineered in Germany. Since the feedback has been extremely encouraging, we now want to go the whole hog and present our entire range to the customers of this rapidly expanding market” said Mr. Merchant.

The highlight of the launch event organized in a leading 5 star hotel of Bangalore was the very sleek and compact DLE 40 professional laser rangefinder that can measure distances up to 40 meters with an accuracy of ±1.5 millimeters. It can also be used for instantaneous calculations of areas and volumes. This was showcased along with other Bosch rangefinders GLM 50 Professional, GLM 80 Professional, GLM 150 Professional and GLM 250 VF Professional. GLM 80 Professional rangefinder is the most advanced device with a Li-ion battery which can be charged with a USB charger. In addition to measuring distances up to 80m, areas and volumes, it can also make indirect measurements of heights and lengths. GLM 80 professional rangefinder can also be used to measure inclines and hence can also work as an inclinometer. GLM 250 VF Professional is a high end measurement device with advanced functions and a measurement range of 250m. It can be used to take outdoor measurements in sunlight by the help of an in built telescope.

GLM 250 VF Professional can also make indirect and highly accurate measurements of heights and widths by the help of various pythogorous functions. “We see a huge potential for these compact and very competitively priced measuring devices in the Indian market where the users are looking to move away from laborious, time consuming and less accurate ways of measurement. These tools are must have for all the architects, interior designers, painters, tillers, carpenters, dry wallers, real estate agents, site engineers and numerous other workmen” explained Mr. Pandey.

Bosch also displayed its range of line and point lasers which can be used for indoor alignment for jobs ranging from door-window, light and other electrical fittings to fixing staircases railings and tile fittings. The highlight of this segment was Multiline laser GLL 3-80P Professional which is globally the highest selling line laser.

Another key highlight of the event was the uniquely innovative GSL 2 Surface laser tool which is used to measure the evenness of a surface within a matter of few minutes. “GSL 2 Surface laser is a Bosch device which again reaffirms our innovation credentials. Typically this device is used in flooring applications whereby through its unique built, it can scan a floor of radius upto 20 m in a matter of few minutes. It can accurately identify the points of unevenness on the floor and the user can immediately measure the margin of unevenness with the accessories provided with the tool” said Mr. Merchant. Bosch range also included the popular segment of detectors which are useful for detecting the presence of water pipes, electric cables, plastic or other ferrous material inside a wall surface which is to be drilled in. Bosch detectors can identify these materials up to a depth of 15 cms inside the wall surface and are highly useful in preventing the hassles caused by accidently drilling into a water pipe or an electric cable.

According to Mr. Vijay Pandey, Vice President, Bosch Power Tools India, “Measuring tools from Bosch Power Tools are easy-to-use tools which have been introduced keeping in mind the modern-day workmen and individuals who want hassle-free and rugged built in their devices. These are among the most advanced measuring devices that provide accurate and instantaneous results to the user irrespective of the size, dimension or angularity of the work area.” Detailed information about Bosch Power Tools is available in the Bosch website http://www.bosch-pt.co.in and the videos on product usage are available on youtube. More information on Bosch Measuring device range can also be found on the helpline numbers – 1800 425 8665

About Power Tools
The Power Tools Division of the Bosch Group is the world market leader for power tools and power tool accessories. In 2011, its workforce generated sales of some 3.8 billion euros, 90 percent of which outside of Germany. With brands such as Bosch, Skil and Dremel, the division stands for customer focus and great engineering progress. The core success factors are innovative strength and pace of innovation. Each year, Bosch Power Tools launches more than 100 new products onto the market. The division generated about 40 percent of its sales in 2011 with products that have been on the market for less than two years. The business segments electric power tools, accessories, measuring tools and electric garden tools of Bosch Power Tools outperformed the market.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of automotive technology, energy and building technology, industrial technology, and consumer goods. According to preliminary figures, more than 306,000 associates generated sales of 52.3 billion euros in 2012. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 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. Bosch spent some 4.5 billion euros for research and development in 2012, and applied for over 4,700 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.”

About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of automotive technology, energy and building technology, industrial technology, and consumer goods. According to preliminary figures, more than 306,000 associates generated sales of 52.3 billion euros in 2012. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 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. Bosch spent some 4.5 billion euros for research and development in 2012, and applied for over 4,700 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.”

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.

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 six companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt Ltd, Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt Ltd.

In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to include 13 manufacturing sites and 7 development and application centers Bosch Group in India employs over 26,000 associates. In India it generated consolidated revenue of nearly 12,900 crores in 2012. In India Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over 8500 crores in 2012.

For more information
Web: www.bosch.com / www.boschindia.com