Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the $1 billion, 4,000 employee strong Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is the North American brand of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturer in the world, Robert Bosch GmbH. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work.
From the beginning Bosch engineers and technicians not only built tools, but also developed visions and translated them into a reality.
1932 - Bosch produced the first electric rotary hammer. Subsequent introductions included the lightest 2 Kg. rotary hammer in the world (1981) and SDS-Max; bit holding system (1990) for quick, easy hammer bit changes.
1946 - When a Bosch employee installed a blade on his wife's sewing machine almost half a century ago, the idea for a jig saw was born. The very first portable jig saw was introduced in 1947. Today, Bosch still enjoys the premier worldwide reputation for this tool.
1997-1998 - The revolutionary 1617-1618 fixed-base routers were launched in 1997, and the first power hand saw system with flush cutting (Finecut) came out in 1998.
2002 - The first cordless drill/drivers engineered to survive multiple drops from more than one-story (10-ft) onto solid concrete were launched in 2002. The Bosch Brute-Tough cordless drill/drivers changed perspectives on how long cordless tools should last.
2003 - The first 12-inch sliding compound dual-bevel miter saw with all up-front bevel and miter controls was launched in 2003. The line continued to grow with the first 10-inch sliding compound dual-bevel and 12-inch dual bevel miter saws in 2004.
2004 - The world's first Power Box, all-in-one power center and jobsite radio/CD player with a 4-way GFCI power outlet, integrated Bosch battery charger, 12-volt outlet perfect for charging cell phones and two-way radio, AM/FM digital radio, and auxiliary jack for MP3 players was launched in 2004.
2004 - Direct Connect, the world's first cord management system, debuted on the CS20 construction saw. receiving numerous awards for the innovation, Bosch also offered Direct Connect on the new RS20 reciprocating saw launched later in the year.
2004 - In direct response to the newly recognized health hazards related to vibration over-exposure on the job, Bosch developed an innovative anti-vibration handle system to reduce vibration by an astounding 60%. The system offers professionals uncompromising comfort in all grinding applications.
