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A solid future based on tradition

Rexroth. The history of greatness makes interesting reading.

A name steeped in tradition

200 years of experience

Concentrated know-how

Today, the name Rexroth is associated first and foremost with leading-edge drive, control and motion technologies united under the common umbrella of an internationally established corporation. With a workforce of around 25,700 and a presence in over 80 countries, we look back on a corporate history whose success is borne on three reliable pillars: Tradition, innovation and know-how.

While the history of Robert Bosch GmbH took off with the establishment of its Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Engineering in Stuttgart in 1886, the Rexroth family in Elsavatal provided evidence of its pioneering spirit as long ago as 1795 with the production of iron hammers. By doing so it was laying the solid foundations for what has now become an internationally operating company at the cutting edge of technological progress.

Bosch made a name early on in the up-and-coming automotive industry as an innovative manufacturer of high-voltage magnetos and spark plugs, while Rexroth became established as a mould-breaking iron foundry specializing in the manufacture of iron hammers. It was with their entry into the field of hydraulics in 1952/1953 that the first parallels became evident between the two corporations. Since May 1, 2001, the know-how of the Bosch Automationstechnik business unit and the former Mannesmann Rexroth AG has been concentrated under one roof: Bosch Rexroth AG.

Looking back on a great tradition.

Looking forward to an even greater future.

Rexroth. Always on the move.

We have never been satisfied to go with the flow. This is why we now enjoy the satisfaction of looking back on a corporate history marked out by pioneering spirit, industrial experience and outstanding technological achievement. Bosch Rexroths development to become a corporation of international standing testifies to what can be achieved when innovation goes hand in hand with tradition.

Looking back on a great tradition.

1886 Robert Bosch opens his Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Engineering 1902 Plants are constructed in-house for manufacture of the first high-voltage magnetos and spark plugs 1953 Launch of hydraulic system production 1964 The company enters the industrial hydraulic and pneumatic component market through acquisition of RB Maschinenbau Murrhard GmbH 1972/73 Production of radial piston pumps and gear pumps 1996 The Automationstechnik business unit is established 1997 The product ranges industrial tools and screw and press-fit systems are integrated into the Automationstechnik business unit Today: The Drive & Control Company

Bosch Rexroth
1795 The Rexroth family acquires Hllenhammer in Elsavatal 1850 The company acquires the Steinschen iron foundry in Lohr 1930 1930 Rexroth makes a pioneering breakthrough in world markets with a new special casting development. 1952 A standardized hydraulic components range is launched 1965 Rexroth enters into the field of electrical control engineering with the takeover of Indramat GmbH, Lohr 1972/76 The product portfolio is extended to include axial piston pumps and motors with the acquisition of Hydromatik GmbH, Elchingen and Bruehninghaus GmbH, Horb 1977 The company branches into gear and coupling technology by acquiring Lohmann+Stolterfoht GmbH, Witten 1987 With the acquisition of Deutsche Star GmbH, Schweinfurt, the product range is expanded to include linear motion technology 1992 The company grows to encompass pneumatic engineering, taking over AB Mecman, Stockholm (pneumatics)

2001

Spin-off of the Automationstechnik business unit from Robert Bosch GmbH, and merger of Bosch AutomationsToday, Rexroth stands as a competent technik with Mannesmann Rexroth AG partner offering an entire portfolio to form Bosch Rexroth AG. of leading drive, control and motion technologies. Whether industrial or mobile hydraulics, electrical drive and control systems, linear motion and assembly technology, pneumatic engineering or comprehensive service and support: Rexroth is a solid foundation for you to build on past, present and future.

Standstill is not part of our vocabulary. Which is why we have taken another decisive step into the future with the foundation of Bosch Rexroth AG on May 1, 2001. The new Rexroth brand now unites everything that these two traditional firms Bosch with its Automationstechnik business unitand Mannesmann Rexroth have stood for over the years. What better foundation for a future which promises to be every bit as rich in innovative potential as the past?

Rexroth. Always on the move.

We have never been satisfied to go with the flow. This is why we now enjoy the satisfaction of looking back on a corporate history marked out by pioneering spirit, industrial experience and outstanding technological achievement. Bosch Rexroths development to become a corporation of international standing testifies to what can be achieved when innovation goes hand in hand with tradition.

Bosch Rexroth AG 97814 Lohr am Main Germany info@boschrexroth.de www.boschrexroth.com

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