Company Overview

Bosch Security Systems is a supplier of equipment for the global electronic protection and communications systems industries.

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. works closely with an extensive network of certified dealers and integrators to design dependable communications, security and life safety solutions for the market. Our broad portfolio of products and systems for communications, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion and fire detection are used by major schools and universities, government agencies, correctional facilities, retail stores, sports and entertainment facilities, casinos, and in many other commercial and industrial environments throughout the world.

Our significant investment in research and development is unsurpassed in the industry and enables us to regularly update our existing products and introduce new technologies. And, while technological innovation is important, we ensure that new product development addresses all the concerns paramount in the world of communications, security and life safety today, including performance, quality, and ease of installation, maintenance and use.

Bosch is also committed to upholding the highest standards for service. Our goal is total customer satisfaction through products, service and support.  Bosch associates work closely with customers to help them win new business.  Technical support services are easily accessible via phone, email and the Internet for installers working to develop and maintain high-quality security and communications systems, and we provide extensive training to make sure our customers understand how to get the most from their systems.

For more than 125 years, the Bosch name has stood for quality and reliability.  We are there for our customers during all crucial phases of a project: before, during and after the sale.

Facts and Figures
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is a division of the Bosch Group, a global supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology.  The company was founded by Robert Bosch in 1886, and today the Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries.

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 safeguarding its future.  Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation.

Financial Information
2011 Worldwide Sales of the Bosch Group: $71.6 billion
2011 Worldwide Sales of Bosch Security Systems:  $1.94 billion

Employment Information
The Bosch Group:  300,000 associates worldwide
Bosch Security Systems:  12,500 associates worldwide

Bosch Security Systems Executives

  Jeremy Hockham   Jeremy Hockham, President of Sales - Americas
Jeremy Hockham was named president of the Americas region sales organization for Bosch Security Systems in October 2007. He is responsible for directing the sales, support, customer service and marketing organizations in North and South America.
    Christopher Gerace, President of Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Christopher Gerace was named president of Bosch Security Systems in North America in July 2007. He is responsible for coordinating overall business activities for the company in the Americas.

Important Milestones for Bosch Security Systems
2008 - Bosch acquired Extreme CCTV
2006 - Bosch acquired Telex Communications
2005 - Bosch acquired ADC Technologies International
2004 - Bosch acquired VCS and MICOS
2002 - Bosch acquired Philips Communications   Security Systems
2001 - Bosch acquired Detection Systems and Radionics

Facts
2011 Worldwide Sales: $1.94 billion
Total employees:  12,500 worldwide

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