A milestone of distributing 10 million power tools achieved by Bosch

December 18, 2020 12:26 pm

Bosch Power Tools India, one of a leading supplier of power tools for the construction, woodworking, and metalworking industry, today announced the rollout of the 10-millionth power tool from its plant located in Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, thereby demonstrating its engineering and manufacturing prowess.

The facility came up in Chennai in mid-2015 and currently manufactures over 60 power tools, which includes eight types of power tools for artisans and tradesmen.

The power tools plant in Chennai is well-aligned with Bosch’s Made in India strategy and has become India’s key supplier of power tools both in terms of value and volume. This manufacturing facility spread over two acres is driven by a motivated team of women workforce that boasts an outstanding collaboration with the India sales, marketing and logistics operations. Having won three consecutive Bosch excellence awards from 2016-2018, Bosch’s Power Tools plant in Chennai has become a strong pillar for the business in India.

The plant manufactures Bosch’s featured product range such as angle grinders, Impact drills, air blowers, rotary hammers, and rotary drills. One of the products manufactured here is exported across the Globe. Bosch’s plant in Chennai is certified with quality environment and safety standards of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.

“Bosch Power Tools has had a good run in India over the last two decades, and the rollout of our 10-millionth power tool at our plant in Chennai serves as a testament to our commitment to Indian users. The products from our plant have been instrumental in driving growth for Bosch’s Power Tools business in India. It is a great milestone in our Journey to fascinate our users with affordable products. We thank the highly motivated women powering the production of power tools at the plant for this remarkable manufacturing achievement. We acknowledge our valued customers & business partners whose support has been instrumental in reaching this landmark. The facility is actively contributing to building an Atamanibhar Bharat.” said Nishant Sinha, Regional Business Director, India and SAARC regions, Bosch Power Tools, commenting on the milestone