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Back in 1886, Robert Bosch set up shop in Stuttgart, Germany, with just two associates. In 2016, 375,000 associates celebrate our company's anniversary worldwide. During those 130 years of quality-driven engineering, the company evolves into one of Germany's ten largest enterprises, operating in more than 150 countries. Truly a success story

In 2014, your oven gets a smart update through the marriage of PerfectBake and PerfectRoast. These newly developed sensor-controlled functions keep your oven informed about the exact progress of your dishes. Automatic adjustments to the heat type, time and temperature guarantee you perfect results, meal after meal.

Bosch achieves a new record in innovation in 2012. With nearly 90,000 active patents and patent applications within the Group, the company occupies a leading position among the world's most innovative companies.

We are constantly improving our products. Because detergents are measured out by hand wrongly in 9 out of 10 cases, we produce washing machines that are intended to make detergent dosing easier. The new i-DOS technology automatically adds liquid detergent to suit the type and quantity of laundry – with absolute precision. This is good for your laundry and for the environment.

In the 1990s, the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to protect the environment. Bosch is already setting standards here and converts its production in Germany, Greece and Spain completely to CFC- and FC-free refrigerators.

From now on, fruit and vegetables stay fresh and crisp for longer in our fridges. Because in 1989, another Bosch innovation appears on the market: 0°chilling technology.

In the 1980s, everything has to meet tougher demands. Including home appliances. Bosch now combines a wide range of functions in one appliance. The first built-in cooker with integrated microwave and multipurpose oven with selfcleaning technology was made by us.

In the 70s, things need to be much faster. From 1973 on, we support working wives with our first microwave oven. And the rest of the family too, of course.

To be able to wash and dry all the flared trousers, mini skirts and polyester shirts of the 70s without a break, we develop the first combined washer dryer with a non-stop programme.

Dryer hoods, electric toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners and lots more Bosch appliances make life easier in the 70s. Even the boiled egg for breakfast can now be prepared easily and perfectly, because the first Bosch egg boiler appears on the market in 1970.

In the 60s, roles are changing and it's no longer unusual for women to go out to work. We help to make their housework easier. The first dishwasher from Bosch Home Appliances ends the era of laboriously washing up by hand. It saves time, labour and water. And always produces sparkling results.

The first Bosch washing machine goes into series production in 1958. As a result, the subject of laundry becomes more and more a side issue.

More and more electrical appliances are moving into modern households. Now we bring our first kitchen machines onto the market. The "Neuzeit I" can stir, knead, chop, shred, purée, grind and grate. The machine relieves women of many tasks in the kitchen and makes cooking and baking much easier.

Bosch launches a refrigerator that wins out not only because of its sensible use of fridge space and large freezer space as standard. The design of the slimline model also contributes to its enormous popularity. The design classic can still be found in many households today. Now, of course, it's equipped with the latest technology.

In 1933, we present our first home appliance in Germany. The small electric refrigerator from Bosch had a capacity of 60 litres and was at that time still round.

By now, the Bosch corporation has more than 10,000 employees and operates throughout the world – in the area of motor vehicle and industrial technology. Under the impact of the Great Depression of the late 1920s, new areas of business are to be opened up. These include electric home appliances, which had previously only been found in large households and commercial operations.

With the establishment of his workshop for precision engineering and electrical engineering, Robert Bosch lays the foundations in Stuttgart for our success story. For him, the thought of not producing the very best at all times was intolerable. Robert Bosch always acted on the principle that honest workmanship is more important than temporary gain. This is why, for over 130 years, our products have stood for uncompromising quality, technical perfection and absolute reliability.