The Cutting Edge™ - November 2003

Member News

Company Name: Bosch Rexroth Corporation, Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies
Address: 14001 South Lakes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273
(800) 438-5983 Fax (704) 583-0523
www.boschrexroth-us.com
info.chr@boschrexroth-us.com

Number of Branches/Locations:
2 Locations – Charlotte, NC; Buchanan, MI in the US; European Headquarters: Schweinfurt, Germany and Stuttgart, Germany. Global activities in 80 countries. Bosch Rexroth Corporation has 5 business units. Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies is one of these.

Total Number of Employees:
US Business Unit, 215 employees. Total headcount Bosch Rexroth in the Americas: 3000; Total Global Employees, all business units: 26,000.

Key Contacts:
Kevin Gingerich, Director of Marketing Services
Patrick Scott, Product Manager

Founded in: 2001, Lohr, Germany

Founded by:
A merger of Bosch Automation Technology (a division of the Robert Bosch Corporation) and Rexroth (a division of Mannesmann).

Description of Business:
The Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies business unit of Bosch Rexroth is a leading provider of automation solutions for automotive, appliance, electronics, machine tool, semiconductor and woodworking industries worldwide, with U.S. facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina and Buchanan, Michigan.

Key Product Lines:
Linear motion products include Ball Rail® linear guides, high-precision ball screws, linear actuators, linear bushings and Cartesian Motion Systems. Assembly products include aluminum structural framing, assembly and handling conveyors, ergonomic workstations, turboscara and 6-axis robots.

What makes your business or products “different” or “noteworthy?”
Linear motion products are engineered to reduce the costs of ownership of the machines in which they are used, and to provide top performance in those same machines. Rexroth Rails, Screws and Bushings require less frequent lubrication, are easier to install and replace, and offer the highest speed and load ratings for optimum performance. Superior sealing provides continuous performance in harsh environments, such as wood- and metalworking.

How would you describe the company’s business mission or philosophy?
Our philosophy is to provide our customers with a sustainable competitive advantage in their markets. Whether they’re making machinery or consumer products, we want to help them make those products better, faster, and more cost-effectively.

What are your company’s primary concerns in the woodworking industry?
We sell to the industry now without having a real presence. We are interested in building this presence through stronger association with similar companies. We also require feedback from the woodworking industry so that we can continue to develop appropriate products.

How do you hope to benefit from your WMMA membership?
We hope to intensify our relationships with member companies to gain valuable feedback for future products and services.

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