Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Division expands portfolio and provides connected services

Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services and is always successfully achieving technological advancements from time to time. Striving to improve and expand its offerings in the aftermarket sector, Bosch AA division in India acquired SPX Service Solution brands three years ago. Some of the brands acquired include RobinAir which provides air conditioning service equipment, and OTC which offers special service tools. This strategy of Bosch AA has helped in becoming a one-stop solution provider that caters to the requirements of a variety of stakeholders such as IAM, OEMs, OES, test institutes and educational institutions. The business division exports equipment to over 60 countries and also offers IT based services to meet global OEM demands.

Guenter Weber, Regional President of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket said, “The turnover of SPX Service Solutions has doubled over the last three years post the acquisition by Bosch. Such strategic moves help us penetrate the market even deeper which is amply complemented by our relevant product offering.”
“We are well equipped to meet both local and global demands as our core strengths lie in local innovation and having a complete value chain,” he further added.

With the introduction of newer vehicle models we are introduced to new technology, this advanced technology dictates the need for better equipped workshops, well-trained technicians, and state-of-the-art vehicle diagnostic tools. A number of innovative solutions by Bosch AA like the EPS 610/625 (Diesel Test Benches), ES 200 (ECU Scanner), ACS (Air Conditioning Service equipment, with its proprietary refrigerant recovery technology), Specialty Service Tools etc., have been developed for Independent and OE workshops, as well as an advanced diagnostic tool called Augmented Reality (AR). This tool will guide the technician in the workshop to visualize diagnostic data and superimpose repair information onto a vehicle making the medium to communicate and understand the procedures with utmost ease.

The concept of Connected Workshop primarily tackles issues related to end-user management, vehicle diagnosis, vehicle repair, and software integration. “Global solutions like Connected Vehicles, Connected Workshop and Intelligent Fleet Management will enable Bosch AA in India to realize its transformational drive, while facilitating a host of applications with benefits that could be adapted to different business use cases” commented Abhijit Kallianpur, Business Unit Head of Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.
Bosch’s Intelligent Fleet Management system allows the user to resolve issues like logistics, efficiency, and costs, helping minimizing wear and tear, and avoiding component damage. The added benefit of having a theft surveillance and notification system, effectively improves vehicle security. The system allows users to monitor, analyse and manage their vehicles more effectively.

Bosch AA has been continuously investing in building skill development through training across its 11 training centres in India. Bosch AA conducts training programs for independent garage mechanics to degree holders on correct product handling techniques and new technology. Bosch AA has conducted around 1,000 courses and has trained over 13,000 participants during 2015.