Robert Bosch Corporation Cements Its Foundation in Michigan With New Plymouth Township Technical Center

WHAT: Executives from Robert Bosch Corporation and city and state dignitaries will commemorate construction of the company's new Plymouth Township Technical Center. The 225,000 sq. ft. facility will house research and development as well as administrative space for the company's electrical and electronics division.

Bosch has had a presence in Michigan since 1918. The company established a sales office in Southfield in 1972. In 1983, Bosch established its Farmington Hills campus, which serves as the company's automotive headquarters in North America.

WHO: The following individuals will participate in the ceremony as speakers:

  *  State of Michigan Representative
  *  Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
  *  Robert Bosch Corporation Representative
  *  Kurt Liedtke, president & CEO, Robert Bosch Corporation
  *  Plymouth Township Representative
  *  Richard M. Reaume, supervisor, Plymouth Township
  *  Wayne County Representative
  *  Robert A. Ficano, executive, Wayne County
  *  Minister President of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
  *  Minister President Gunther Oettinger

  WHEN:   Thursday, November 17, 2005
          12:00 to 12:45 p.m. (Remarks to begin at 12:15 p.m.)

  WHERE:  Bosch Plymouth Township Technical Center
          15000 Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan
          (entrance on 5 Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road)

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OPPORTUNITY: Following the remarks, key Bosch executives and government representatives will mark the commemoration.

PRNewswire -- Nov. 15