Bosch Announces New Americas Chassis Division President

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- Bosch has announced the appointment of Ronaldo Reimer as president of its North and South American Chassis Division, and executive vice president of its global Chassis Systems business effective April 1, 2005. Reimer succeeds Hans Weckerle who will retire after 29 years with the company.

"Hans Weckerle has been instrumental in developing and focusing Bosch's brake business in the Americas since 1997," said Kurt Liedtke, chairman, president and CEO, Robert Bosch Corporation. "We look forward to Ronaldo Reimer building on that foundation and further strengthening our business by providing high quality, competitive products and innovative technologies and solutions to our customers."

Reimer, who joined Bosch in 1985, most recently served the company as senior vice president, Latin America for its Diesel Systems business with responsibility for its large manufacturing plant and engineering facility in Curitiba, Brazil. He has held a variety of engineering, manufacturing and leadership positions at Bosch in Germany, France, Brazil and the U.S. including positions at the company's Charleston, South Carolina facility. Reimer holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

In his 29 years with Bosch, Weckerle held a variety of positions. Prior to his current position, he was executive vice president, global manufacturing for Bosch Braking Systems, with responsibility for manufacturing at the division's 25 plants worldwide. From 1988 to 1996, he served as executive vice president, manufacturing, Robert Bosch Corporation and worked in several manufacturing and managerial positions at Robert Bosch GmbH in Germany from 1976 to 1987.

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 23,300 associates in more than 80 facilities throughout North America and reported sales surpassing $7.5 billion in 2004. For more information, visit http://www.bosch.us/ .