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Press release
Engagement initiative
Bosch aims at further market expansion to create
lasting impact
Participates at the All India Ophthalmological
Conference in New Delhi
 Bosch to present its range of solutions in the Eye Care space, such as
imaging solutions for anterior and posterior part of the eye and its latest
addition the Fundus Fluorescein Angiography
 Bosch has leveraged technology to bridge the gap between supply and
demand, thus aiming to make eye care solution affordable and accessible to
all classes of the society
 Launched in September last year, Bosch Eye Care has demonstrated its
solution to be more effective than existing solutions
Bangalore: Bosch, a leading supplier of technology and services for the first time
will be participating at the All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC) in New
Delhi from February 05 until 08, 2015. Since the launch of the business in the
second half of 2014, Bosch Eye Care business has found a strong foothold in the
southern region of the country, which includes a large network of partnerships
and joint work agreements with leading eye care service providers. As a premier
trade sponsor of the AIOC, Bosch aims for wider and deeper market penetration
by reaching out to potential customers across the country.
Bosch devices allow you to prepare and prevent than to repair and repent
“Through timely detection of blindness and correct treatment, almost 80 percent
of the blind cases in India could be avoided. In an endeavor to address this huge
gap, Bosch has developed a complete end-to-end eye care solution for the vast
population which guarantees affordability and easily accessibility. In the medical
space, our universal health care system is based on the three-pronged vision'Better Health', 'Better Care' and 'Lower Cost',” commented Mr. Harsh Angeri,
head of strategy and new businesses at Robert Bosch India. Compared to
conventional devices Bosch Eye Care solution has received encouraging reviews
from the market, in terms of product efficacy and higher detection rates. As per
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statistics, approximately 40 percent of blind people in the world and around
21percent of the visually impaired people hail from India.
AIOC provides a good platform to showcase solutions
By participating at AIOC 2015 Bosch intends to build awareness about its device
and the possible impact it could bring about. Bosch will showcase its range of
solutions in the eye care space which includes, imaging solutions for anterior and
posterior part of the eye, the MediBilder PACS solution and Bosch’s latest
addition - Fundus Fluorescein Angiography. Furthermore, Bosch would also
display its latest updates of the self detection algorithm for Diabetic Retinopathy
detection and marking and would also provide an early sneak peek into the
algorithm for Glaucoma detection.
Market expansion for a wider impact
Bosch sees significant application of its solution in a pan-India context, especially
in regions such as the north of India, such as Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan
and Haryana which register higher rate of blindness as compared to other
regions in the country. Through its product, Bosch will aim for deeper penetration
in this market to create a lasting impact.
Bosch is approaching a wider market beyond distributors, end users and buyers,
to also engage with enablers and other players in the ecosystem. Bosch is
engaged in conversations with leading distributors in the northern region to make
products available to its interested customers in India. These distributors are
equipped to support their customers with technical queries, demonstration
requests and even after sales support like service and spares. Bosch is also in
advanced discussions with social organizations for joint deployments through
innovative business models to create a significant impact.
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Contact person for press inquiries:
Roohie Menon
Phone: +91 80 22992440
About Bosch in India
In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility
Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end to
end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through six
companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India
Limited, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited, Bosch Automotive
Electronics India Private Limited and Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited. In India,
Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to include
10 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. Bosch Group in India
employs around 26,000 associates and generated a consolidated revenue of nearly ₨.13, 200
crores in 2013.
In India, Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over
₨.8, 600 crores in 2013. Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to
preliminary figures, its roughly 290,000 associates generated sales of 48.9 billion euros in
2014. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial
Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group
comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in
some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in
roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the
foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The
Bosch Group’s strategic goal is to deliver innovations for connected life. Bosch improves
quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm.
In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”
Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com , www.bosch-press.com
http://twitter.com/BoschPresse
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