Bosch creates the new area of 'Measuring instruments' product
April 20, 2009
To bring together all the forces and capabilities, Bosch joined on January 1, 2009 competencies, to now five areas as Bosch blue, green Bosch, Skil, RoboToolz, CST/berger in a new product area: 'Measuring instruments'.
"Since the market introduction of measuring laser distances as the DLE 50 Professional or PLR 30 hobbyist for DIY in the year 2006, we have sold over a million units of these devices." At the moment, the number of detectors is already also in one million. "In supermarkets for DIY enthusiasts, products of measurement techniques have become an own category of products thanks to the wide range and measures for the promotion of the sales carried out Bosch"said Paulo Ferreira, director of tools electrical Iberia, in a paper on April 14 in Madrid.
Along with the positive development of the own products, Bosch has also improved its position in the sector of the techniques of measurement thanks to the acquisition of relevant companies. "With the acquisition of RoboToolz we have strengthened our position in the segments of laser and laser lines for points." He added Ferreira.
Also, with the purchase of the CST/berger company acquired competence in the area of the levels. The catalog of products includes levels laser, optical levels, rotating levels, topómetros and even total stations. The combination of the know-how technical CST/berger with sales organization world of Bosch holds enormous potential for synergy.
Latest news from Bosch:
-Level rotating laser GRL 150 HV Professional: since January 2009 is in the market the new level rotating laser with self-levelling GRL 150 HV Professional. This tool for construction professionals is perfect for horizontal and vertical projections, as well as for the transmission of heights. Its biggest advantage is the easy to use. For each function there is a specific key with explanatory symbols. The LED indicators report on the status of the laser and the drums respectively. With a precision of leveling of 0.1 mm/m, the alarm of movement and a range of 150 m.
-Laser for the alignment of tiles GTL 3 Professional: in addition to the two lines lasers at an angle of 90 °, is planning a third line to 45 ° for fast and precise placement of tiles in wall and floor, making it the perfect Assistant to any drill.
In this way, the tile as easy and fast both in parallel and diagonally can be placed. The range is 20 metres and the precision of leveling of 0.2 mm/m. For a more comfortable work, the 3 GTL is compact, lightweight (weighs only 0.5 kg) and the handling is done through a single button.
-Laser of crossed lines PCL 20 for lovers of DIY: the new Bosch PCL 20 cross line laser is a very versatile Assistant for DIY enthusiasts. Offers 5 projections: horizontal, vertical, line cross, plomada and function blocking for diagonal projection. The 20 PCL allows to perform multiple jobs quickly and easily: hang pictures, Mount shelves, placing tiles or paint the walls of the rooms. It has a precision of leveling of 0.5 mm/m, levels in 4 seconds and has a range of 10 m.
