Bosch Power Tools Opens Country-First One-Stop Shop

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Metro Manila, Philippines – In response to the increasing demand for construction technology solutions, leading power tool brand Bosch recently inaugurated its very first one-stop shop in the Philippines that offers a complete showcase of the brand’s expansive lineup of products. The Bosch Power Tool One Stop Shop, located in Quezon City, aims to provide great customer experience as it is designed to be the ultimate pit stop for professional contractors and handymen looking for end-to-end power tools solutions. 

 from left) William Go, Bosch Philippines Power Tools Country Sales Director and Philip Sy, Panda Construction Supply, Inc.

The newly-minted facility is established in close collaboration with one of the pioneer Bosch-authorized dealer, Panda Construction Supply Inc. The shop officially opened on February 2, and was led by Bosch Philippines Power Tool Country Sales Director William Go and Panda Construction Supply Inc.’s Philip Sy. Special discounts and deals were given, while hard-to-find products such as the Dust Extractor, Grinding Guard generated great attraction from customers and were sold out during the opening day.

Bosch end users peruse over the Bosch Mitre Saws during the opening 

Power Tool Demand on the Rise 

The vibrant construction industry – marked by the government’s “Build, Build, Build” campaign alongside with the property development boom – drove the increasing customer demand for quality power tool products. Add to that is the growing need for electricians and construction workers, which is predicted to be highly desirable in the next four years, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. 

Contractors and private developers likewise expressed confidence that the construction boom is going to continue its momentum, and thus call for modern and innovative construction equipment that can help them run the tasks efficiently. Bosch has stepped into the positive opportunity to address the market’s needs and strengthen the brand’s presence among its supporters and end-users.

“The government’s aggressive infrastructure efforts coupled with the rise of opportunities in the construction segment has led Bosch to step up in providing the most efficient solutions to serve the thriving market,” said Go. “The One Stop Shop is Bosch’s answer to the rising interest of construction tools and accessories from do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) and professional contractors.”

Bosch will first be focusing in the National Capital Region where the construction segment is highly concentrated. Located at the heart of Metro Manila, the Bosch One Stop Shop will be a hub for end-users in the region who can look through and experience Bosch’s wide range of tools, from heavy-duty requirements down to accessories. Bosch Power Tools is looking to expand its footprint and will soon launch its second One Stop Shop to serve its loyal customers from the Mindanao region in Davao City.

Panda Construction Supply Inc., one of Bosch’s premium dealers and a long-time supporter of Bosch, has offered itself in sharing the same commitment to bring highly-efficient and quality tools closer to its users. Since 2010, Panda Construction has enjoyed year-on-year growth sales from carrying Bosch Power Tools. With the establishment of the One Stop Shop, Panda Construction is optimistic to reach further upsurge. Since the opening of the One Stop Shop, the retail company saw 20% increase in foot traffic. 

The Ultimate Solutions Hub

Users can expect to find the most sought-after product ranges at the Bosch One Stop Shop, as it will feature its entire lineup of efficient Bosch 12V and 18V Cordless Range, affordable line of Contractor’s Choice Range, Heavy Duty Range, Measuring Tools, High Pressure Washers, Accessories, as well as Dremel Rotary Tools. The shop is manned by highly-trained customer personnel who can explain, demonstrate, and determine the right product according to the user’s needs.  

Specialized products will also be showcased in the shop. Such as the Bosch GSI 14 CE Furnisher and the GFF 22A Biscuit Jointer, that will be sold exclusively at the Bosch One Stop Shop.

“This new venture enables us to take active participation in this exciting time in the infrastructure industry,” said Go. “We look forward to see more end-users find their perfect solutions at the Bosch One Stop Shop!”

Visit the Bosch One Stop Shop at the Panda Construction Supply, Inc. 340-B G. Araneta Ave. Brgy. Dona Imelda, Quezon City. 

To know more about Bosch power tools, visit www.bosch-pt.com.ph. 

Follow Bosch Professional Power Tools & Accessories Philippines on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/boschpowertoolsph/.  

Bosch presents PAVIRO, public address and voice evacuation system that offers best-in-class audio performance and flexibility

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Ease-of-use and highest energy efficiency in a complete EN54-certified solution

Bosch is pleased to present PAVIRO, a combined public address and voice evacuation system that offers outstanding audio quality. EN54-certified, easily and quickly specified and configured with optimized system costs, and extremely efficient in its power consumption, PAVIRO sets a new standard in the field of combined public address and voice evacuation systems.

Four-channel matrix architecture offers flexible announcement and music distribution combinations across multiple zones 

Fast, easy system set-up and configuration using “Basic” or “Expert” modes 

Sophisticated modular system allows reduction of system costs 

Excellent audio and speech quality 

Significantly reduced power consumption – and therefore reduced number of required batteries – allows lower operational and maintenance costs

PAVIRO’s highly flexible, modular system architecture makes it an attractive, complete system solution for small- to medium-sized installations, including office buildings, regional airports, hotels, factories, schools, department stores and more. As a sound reinforcement solution, it offers best-in-class audio quality; as an evacuation system, it offers exceptional reliability; and as a public address system it offers a level of clarity and intelligibility in line with the highest standards.

PAVIRO offers extreme flexibility usually found in significantly more expensive systems thanks to system-wide four-channel matrix architecture. Up to four audio signals such as announcements or playback music can simultaneously be distributed to different loudspeaker zones. At the same time, individual announcements in any zone do not interrupt music in the other zones. The optional integration of additional audio systems via two of the amplifier’s inputs reduces the total number of required amplifiers, thus lowering the total system cost as well as associated operating costs.

Bosch achieves double-digit growth in the Philippines

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(L-R) Bosch Philippines Automotive  Aftermarket Country Sales Manager Paolo Duarte, Bosch Philippines Managing  Director Andrew Powell, Bosch Philippines Power Tools Country Sales Director  William Go

The Philippines is Bosch’s fastest growing market in Southeast Asia

Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, closed its 2014 fiscal year with USD 42.5 million (32 million euros)* in consolidated sales in the Philippines. Compared to the year before, the company achieved a double-digit growth of more than 45 percent, making the Philippines the fastest growing market for Bosch in Southeast Asia. 

The strong growth is based on the successful performance of the company’s power tools and automotive businesses, along with significant contributions from its security systems business which formally established local operations in 2014. As of April 2015, Bosch had increased its workforce in the Philippines to nearly 400 associates.

“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our office in Manila, Bosch remains strongly committed to the Philippine market through continued product and service diversification, employment growth, compelling social and sustainability programs, trainings, and partnerships,” said Andrew Powell, managing director of Bosch in the Philippines. 

“For 2015, we expect further sales growth in the country based on an increased demand for our innovative products ‘invented for life’,” Powell added. Recognized as the Philippines’ most competitive city and dubbed by the United Nations as one of nine ‘Emerging Cities of Tomorrow’, Cagayan de Oro is earmarked as the third Bosch business hub location outside of Metro Manila, set to open before the end of the year.

(R-L) Bosch Philippines Automotive Aftermarket Country Sales Manager Paolo Duarte, Bosch Philippines Managing Director Andrew Powell, Bosch Philippines Power Tools Country Sales Director William Go

The up-and-coming city provides easy access to a large concentration of markets in Northern Mindanao, including mining and energy. In 2013, Bosch expanded its operations into Visayas and Mindanao with the opening of its Cebu and Davao business hubs respectively.

Positive development across all business sectors

Buoyed by robust investments in the property development market, Bosch´s Consumer Goods business sector achieved its eighth consecutive year of double-digit growth in the Philippines. To tap on the country’s growing DIY market, a new line of rotary tools was introduced in 2014 under the Dremel brand.

The Mobility Solutions business sector, formerly known as Automotive Technology, experienced a double-digit sales increase in the Philippines compared to the year before. The sector expanded its distribution network and broadened its product portfolio in the country to include gasoline systems components and batteries. In addition, the number of Bosch Car Service and Diesel Centers has been increased to a total of 40 workshops over the course of the year.

(R-L) Bosch Philippines Automotive Aftermarket Country Sales Manager Paolo Duarte, Bosch Philippines Managing Director Andrew Powell, Bosch Philippines Power Tools Country Sales Director William Go

The Energy and Building Technology business sector encountered an encouraging 2014, with its Security Systems division securing notable projects within its first year of local operations. Dubbed as the world’s largest indoor arena, the Philippine Arena in Bulacan boasts of 28 hangs of line array speakers and 56 passive loudspeaker systems – which makes it one of the division’s largest projects to date. The Security Systems division also installed 2,000 public address and background music speakers in the City of Dreams, a prime hotel and entertainment development project in the heart of the nation’s capital. Both projects utilized solutions under the Electro-Voice pro-audio equipment brand.

In 2015, the Industrial Technology business sector will commence local operations of its Drive and Control division. Specializing in linear motion for industrial applications, the division will begin making its line of machinery available to the Philippine market under the Bosch Rexroth brand.

Rebuilding the community

Bosch embarked on Tindog Pilipinas, a rebuilding program for Typhoon Yolanda- stricken communities. The program included the construction of an elementary school and a library in Daanbantayan, Cebu, which were completed in late 2014. At the beginning of June 2015, Bosch Philippines inaugurated a computer laboratory for Alang-Alang Agro-Industrial School, and a math and science center for Alang-Alang National High School, under its Tindog Pilipinas initiative. An industrial center for Tanauan II Central School in Leyte will be completed and turned over in early July. Furthermore, Bosch will be working closely with the schools to develop learning modules suitable for K-12 applications in the coming months.

2014 also saw the completion of Bosch’s Paint The Town Red project, through which Bosch constructed basketball courts for underserved barangays nationwide, turning over the 56th court in Yolanda-stricken Tacloban City.

Bosch Group business outlook for 2015

The Bosch Group expects global sales to grow within an exchange rate-adjusted range of 3 to 5 percent in 2015. Speaking at the company’s recent annual press conference in Germany, the Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner said: “Our economic and technological strength in established business fields is enabling us to tap into new market segments.” Web-enabled products and internet-based services are one of the focal points of the company’s future business. “We are driving connectivity forward in all our business sectors and playing an active role in shaping it,” Denner added. In 2014, Bosch launched many new products and connected solutions, including software solutions for smart heating systems and buildings as well as for connected industry and connected mobility. With the complete acquisitions of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH and Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH, Bosch has strengthened its position in the fields of smart homes and automated driving.

In Asia Pacific, Bosch grew its sales 17 percent (19 percent after adjusting for exchange-rate effects) in 2014, to USD 14.3 billion (13 billion euros). At just under 27 percent of total sales revenue, the region’s share of sales reached a new high. Sales growth was especially strong in China, rising a nominal 27 percent to USD 7 billion (6.4 billion euros). The company achieved a year on year sales growth of around seven percent in Southeast Asia by generating USD 893 million (672 million).

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Dremel partners with skilled hobbyist Sonny Limjap

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Multi-tool industry leader Dremel recently welcomed renowned Cab1net founder and administrator Sonny Limjap as the brand’s newest Rotary Tools ambassador. Dremel’s partnership with Sonny aims to showcase Dremel tools’ powerful features that will benefit any craftsman as he creates his projects. 

Woodworker hobbyist Sonny Limjap (Right)

“We at Dremel offer products and services that deliver the best results, such as our line of multi-tools and accessories,” says Michelle Espinosa, Brand Manager of Dremel Philippines.

“We are delighted to welcome Sonny to the Dremel family. With his technical know-how and vast experience in craft making, we are confident that our joint efforts will promote the complete and flexible solutions of Dremel.”

Sonny has been using Dremel tools since 1982. A skilled woodworker, DIY enthusiast and hobbyist, Sonny has worked with various materials such as acrylics, teal, metal, and stone, but wood, according to Sonny, is special. 

He started woodworking in 2006 after a long career as a professional in the automotive industry. He inherited his passion for woodworking from his grandfather, who Sonny says is a “jack of all trades and master of all”. He is Sonny’s inspiration in pursuing this craft. “As a child, I spent a lot of time with my Lolo. I was always curious about his impressive old toolbox for home repairs, so I decided to tinker with it and created my first project – a computer case,” Sonny said. 

He continues to hone his craftsmanship skills by studying woodworking lessons online and recreating them using his Dremel tools. “It’s one thing to know something, and another thing to do it,” he said. 

“To become genuinely good, you must apply the things you learn. I strive to do that with my craft everyday.”

Sonny proudly shared that Dremel is his go-to brand of tools for his smaller projects, which enable him to finish quicker without compromising craftsmanship and quality. “It’s perfect for the application. I can get into the micro-details, unlike other tools. The wide selection of accessories and its industrial design are just bonuses to an already very good Dremel tools lineup,” he said. “Dremel stands out because it definitely makes my life easier.”

From miniature home embellishments to 14-foot conference tables, Sonny now has a collection of customized furniture which patrons may purchase from his own shop. Aside from woodworking, Sonny maintains his founding website www.Cab1net.com, an online network of builders, carpenters and architects. 

To check out Sonny’s creations, visit his YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/timber175. 

For more info about Dremel, visit www.dremel.com.ph and www.bosch-pt.com.ph or visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DremelPH