Bosch France

What Bosch France does

Bosch France (legal entity: Robert Bosch (France) S.A.S.) is the French subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, a privately-held German technology and services conglomerate, 92% owned by the Robert Bosch Foundation. The entity is headquartered in Saint-Ouen (32 avenue Michelet, 93404) with a secondary site in Drancy, and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. Its registered capital is €145,200,000 (RCS Bobigny 572 067 684). Bosch France operates across four business sectors — Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy & Building Technologies — and serves automotive OEMs (notably Renault), industrial manufacturers, professional tradespeople, commercial building operators, and retail consumers.

The company delivers a full-stack technology portfolio spanning hardware, embedded software, and engineering services. Core technology domains include IoT, automotive electronics and E/E architectures, ADAS, Industry 4.0 / connected manufacturing, hydrogen propulsion (via the HyMot consortium), and embedded systems (via the wholly-owned ETAS subsidiary). Bosch France also operates specialized units such as Bosch Engineering France (BEG) for bespoke automotive engineering (calibration, control unit parameterization, prototyping, validation), elm.leblanc for HVAC/thermotechnology, and Bosch Connected Industry for Industry 4.0 software projects. Approximately 50% of roles depend on software, with AI applied across nearly all product domains.

Bosch France's business model combines direct enterprise field sales (for automotive OEMs and industrial clients, managed by technical sales engineers and account managers), quote-based project pricing for engineering services, and multi-tier distribution for consumer products (power tools, BSH connected appliances, building security systems) through retail, professional distributors, and e-commerce. Revenue streams are diversified across hardware sales (automotive components, industrial equipment, consumer goods, building technologies) and professional services (BEG and ETAS engineering projects, Bosch Connected Industry software). The company is led by Bruno Gahery, President of Robert Bosch France Benelux.

Name

Bosch France

Legal name

Robert Bosch (France) S.A.S.

Website

https://bosch.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Bosch France is the French subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, operating across mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy/building technologies. It serves automotive OEMs (Renault), industrial manufacturers, and retail consumers with hardware, embedded software, and engineering services from Saint-Ouen and Drancy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Technology and Automotive Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAH)

Keywords

• Automotive components
• Power tools
• Home appliances
• Industrial automation
• Building technologies

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-ouen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Mobility Solutions: Bosch is the world's largest independent vehicle equipment supplier, generating revenue from automotive electronics, powertrain solutions (engine calibration, injection systems, control units), ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), and cross-domain computing solutions. Revenue comes from supplying OEM manufacturers and Tier-1 automotive clients with hardware, software, and engineering services.
2. Industrial Technology / Drive and Control: Revenue from drive and control technology (hydraulics, electric drive and control technology, transmission technology, linear and assembly technology) for mobile applications, industrial equipment, and factory automation. Includes Bosch Rexroth (motion and control technology) and Robert Bosch Manufacturing Solutions (flexible assembly systems).
3. Consumer Goods — Power Tools and Home Appliances: Revenue from power tools (cordless power tools, garden tools, measuring instruments), accessories, and connected appliances via BSH Hausgeräte (washing machines, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, coffee machines, robotic home devices). Sold through retail, distributors, and e-commerce. In 2020, Consumer Goods accounted for ~26% of Bosch Group's total revenue.
4. Building Technologies and Thermotechnology: Revenue from building security (video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection, access control, audio/conference), HVAC/heating systems, hot water production, decentralized energy management, and building automation. Includes Bosch Global Service Solutions for automotive, travel, and logistics sectors. In 2020, Energy and Building Technologies accounted for ~8% of Bosch Group revenue.
5. Engineering and Professional Services: Bosch Engineering (BEG) and ETAS provide bespoke engineering project services, embedded systems development, calibration, prototyping, and validation services to automotive OEMs and industrial clients. Revenue is project-based and service-oriented.
6. Bosch Connected Industry Software: Bosch Connected Industry designs and accelerates Industry 4.0 software solutions and projects for internal Bosch sites and external clients, generating software services revenue.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bosch France supplies automotive components, powertrain and electronics solutions, ADAS and cross-domain computing solutions to vehicle manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers. It also delivers industrial drive and control technology, Industry 4.0 software, building security and HVAC systems, connected home appliances (via BSH), professional power tools, and embedded systems development tools through ETAS. Engineering services for engine calibration, prototyping and validation are provided through Bosch Engineering France.

Product overview

Bosch France operates as part of the global Bosch Group, offering a diverse portfolio organized into four main business sectors: Mobility Solutions (automotive technology including powertrain, ADAS, and Cross-Domain Computing), Consumer Goods (power tools and BSH home appliances), Industrial Technologies (drive and control, Industry 4.0 solutions, manufacturing systems), and Energy and Building Technologies (security systems, thermotechnology, and smart home solutions). The company also includes subsidiaries such as ETAS (embedded systems development tools), elm.leblanc (heating solutions), and BSH Hausgeräte (home appliances). The product ecosystem includes connected solutions like Bosch Smart Home and the SystemMaster platform by BSH for home device networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bosch Engineering: Bosch's engineering division offering specialized engineering services, including engine control integration, calibration, and project management for automotive clients.
• elm.leblanc
• Bosch Smart Home
• BSH Hausgeräte GmbH

Products and services

• Solutions pour la mobilité (Mobility Solutions) Comprehensive mobility solutions for automotive OEMs including powertrain systems, automotive electronics, ADAS, and Cross-Domain Computing Solutions for vehicles.
• ETAS France embedded systems development solutions ETAS is a 100% subsidiary of Bosch Group providing innovative solutions for embedded systems development, including prototyping, measurement, and validation tools for electronic control units in the automotive sector.
• Pour la maison (At home) — BSH Home Appliances Home appliances including washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, cooking appliances, dishwashers, and small appliances, plus connected home solutions with the SystemMaster networking platform.
• Industrie et Tertiaire (Industry and trades) Industrial products and services including Drive and Control Technology, Bosch Connected Industry (Industry 4.0 solutions), Robert Bosch Manufacturing Solutions (assembly systems), and building technologies including security systems, access control, video surveillance, fire detection, and audio systems.
• Bosch Connected Industry (Industry 4.0 software and projects) Designs and accelerates Industry 4.0 software solutions and projects for internal Bosch sites and external clients, enabling connected manufacturing.
• Robert Bosch Manufacturing Solutions GmbH (flexible assembly systems) Internal assembly system provider developing flexible and scalable assembly systems, tailored control and process engineering technology solutions, and associated services.
• BSH Hausgeräte GmbH connected home appliances Modern, energy-efficient home appliances increasingly connected via IoT, including washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, cooking appliances, hoods, dishwashers, and small appliances, operating under a 'Hardware+' customer-focused strategy.
• Drive and Control Technology One of the world leaders in drive and control technology for machines and installations of all types and sizes, providing hydraulic, electric drive and control technology, transmission technology, and linear and assembly technology including software and IoT interfaces.
• elm.leblanc heating and hot water solutions Heating and hot water solutions under the Thermotechnology division, including boilers and HVAC systems for residential and commercial applications in France.
• Bosch Smart Home connected home solutions Connected home solutions and applications for household management, part of the Energy and Building Technologies sector, controllable via mobile application.
• Bosch Engineering France (BEG) engineering services Bespoke engineering solutions including control unit integration and parameterization, engine calibration, prototype development, measurement and validation for embedded controllers in automotive applications. Projects span diesel particulate filters, Baudouin marine engines, and hydrogen propulsion (HyMot consortium).

Quantifiable outcome

• Bosch achieved carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) at 400+ sites worldwide in 2020, ahead of schedule
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Bosch Engineering France was involved in the creation of the BEG division in France and works on vehicle integration projects with Renault, including diesel particulate filter control unit integration and parameterization for Renault vehicles. Bosch's collaboration with Renault spans multiple powertrain projects including calibration and control strategies.
• Alpine RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Part of the HyMot hydrogen engine consortium (with Renault, Alpine Racing, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Faurecia, IFPEN, OSE Engineering, and TotalEnergies) to design and manufacture a hydrogen combustion engine for light commercial vehicles by 2024. Alpine Racing contributes motorsport expertise and engineering capabilities to the consortium.
• Ecole Centrale de NantesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic partner in the HyMot hydrogen engine consortium contributing research and engineering expertise to the hydrogen propulsion development project.
• FaureciacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Part of the HyMot hydrogen engine consortium, bringing hydrogen storage and fuel system expertise to the joint development of hydrogen combustion engines for light commercial vehicles.
• IFPEN (IFP Energies nouvelles)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024French public research organization and HyMot consortium partner contributing energy transition and engine technology research capabilities to the hydrogen propulsion development project.
• OSE EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Engineering services firm and HyMot consortium partner contributing specialized engineering capabilities to the hydrogen engine development project.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Energy company and HyMot consortium partner providing hydrogen fuel supply chain expertise and sustainable energy transition perspective to the hydrogen combustion engine project for light commercial vehicles.
• Moteurs BaudouincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBosch Engineering led a 5-year project with Moteurs Baudouin (marine engine manufacturer) transitioning from mechanical to electronic fuel injection. Bosch designed the engine control system with the engineering bureau through to sea trials on vessels operating from Singapore. This was a pioneering project for the transition to electronic fuel injection in marine applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG: German industrial and building-technology conglomerate with overlapping portfolios in industrial automation, drive systems, and smart buildings — competing with Bosch France's industrial technology and building technologies divisions.
• Schneider Electric SE: French industrial and building-automation specialist competing with Bosch France in building security, energy management, and connected industrial solutions, particularly across French and European commercial customers.
• Honeywell International Inc. Diversified industrial conglomerate with parallel exposure to building technologies (security, HVAC), industrial automation, and sensing & controls — overlapping with Bosch France across multiple non-automotive divisions.

Direct peers

• Valeo SA: French Tier-1 automotive supplier with overlapping mobility portfolios in powertrain, electrical/electronic systems, ADAS, and thermal management. Closest direct competitor to Bosch France in French OEM programs including Renault.
• Denso Corporation: Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier covering powertrain, thermal, electronics, and ADAS — overlapping with Bosch France's mobility solutions portfolio and competing for European OEM business.
• Aptiv PLC: Global automotive technology supplier focused on advanced electronics, ADAS, and connected vehicle solutions. Directly competes with Bosch France in the software-defined vehicle stack and signal/power architecture.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: German Tier-1 automotive supplier active in driveline, chassis, ADAS, and electronic systems. Competes with Bosch France on automotive electronics and increasingly on software-defined vehicle architectures.
• Faurecia SE: French Tier-1 automotive supplier active in seating, interiors, clean mobility (including hydrogen storage), and electronics. Direct competitor in French OEM programs and a co-member of the HyMot consortium with Bosch France.
• Magna International Inc. Global automotive supplier with broad electronics, powertrain, and complete-vehicle engineering capabilities. Competes with Bosch France for OEM engineering services and ADAS/electrification content.
• Continental AG: German Tier-1 automotive supplier with comparable breadth across automotive electronics, ADAS, software, and connected vehicle services — directly competing with Bosch France in OEM platforms across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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