Bosch Announces Changes in Chassis Engineering

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 23, 2004 -- Robert Bosch Corporation today announced three new appointments in the engineering organization of the company's Chassis Division.

Uwe Kirberg has been named senior vice president, engineering services. In this role, Kirberg has overall management responsibility for the Chassis Division's engineering services and application organization in the U.S.

Kurt Person has been named vice president, engineering, responsible for brake application and systems engineering for all customers in North America. He also has responsibility for Bosch's test facilities in Flat Rock, Mich., and Baudette, Minn.

Alex MacPherson has been named director, application and system design. In his new position, he will lead Bosch's brake engineering activities for General Motors and DaimlerChrysler.

Kirberg has been with Bosch for 19 years. Most recently, he was vice president, component engineering development and component design. In addition, he held several engineering positions within Bosch's Body and Energy Systems Division in Germany as well as positions in engineering and program management with the Chassis Division in the United States. Kirberg holds a doctorate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Aachen, in Germany.

Person has more than 18 years of experience in brake and chassis engineering. He has been with Bosch since 1990 in a variety of engineering management positions. Most recently, he was vice president, engineering, leading Bosch's brake application and systems design work on General Motors programs. Person has a bachelor's degree in industrial technology, automotive design from Northern Michigan University.

MacPherson has more than 15 years of experience in brake engineering. He has been with Bosch since 1998 as technical platform manager, overseeing projects with General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and, most recently, Ford Motor Company. MacPherson earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

One of the largest North American automotive suppliers, Bosch develops, manufactures and supplies precision components and systems -- including body electronics, chassis and powertrain -- for every major vehicle manufacturer worldwide.

In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs more than 23,000 associates in facilities across North America and reported sales of $6.6 billion in 2003. For more information, visit http://www.boschusa.com/ .

NOTE TO EDITORS: Kirberg resides in St. Joseph, Mich. Person resides in Farmington Hills, Mich. MacPherson resides in Novi, Mich. Photos available upon request.