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Bosch Rexroth Expands Its Footprint in Malaysia with New Office in Penang

Strategically located in Batu Kawan to better serve customers

Bosch Rexroth is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Penang, located in the rapidly developing industrial hub of Batu Kawan. This relocation marks a major milestone in Bosch Rexroth’s continued growth and commitment to the ASEAN region.The new office will serve as a central hub for the company’s operations in Northern Malaysia, enabling stronger collaborations with local customers and partners.

Roland Bittenauer, Board Member of Bosch Rexroth responsible for Sales & Marketing, shared his enthusiasm: “This new location in Penang symbolizes more than just a new office; it’s a foundation for ongoing strong growth in the region. We are excited to deepen our relationships with customers and partners, and we’re confident this move will enhance our ability to drive innovation and deliver value to the industries we serve.”

Strategically positioned in Batu Kawan, known as the 'Silicon Valley of the East,' Bosch Rexroth’s new facility will play a pivotal role in fostering regional industrial growth and innovation. The site will provide a more collaborative environment for the team and serve as a base for further expansion in Malaysia’s dynamic and fast-growing economy.

Darren Chan, CEO of Bosch Rexroth Malaysia, echoed this sentiment: “Penang has long been a key hub for industrial advancements, and our move to Batu Kawan is a testament to the importance we place on the region. This new office enables us to better support our customers and partners in Malaysia, delivering automation and control solutions that meet their evolving needs.”

Michel Gunawan, President & CEO of Bosch Rexroth East Asia & Oceania and Dr Maksim Sonnykh who heads Factory Automation in Malaysia based in the new office alongside regional leaders were also present to commemorate the occasion.

The new office is located at:

Bosch Rexroth Sdn Bhd
9, Jalan Vervea 1, 14110 Bandar Cassia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Bosch Rexroth invites customers, partners, and community members to visit and experience the new space.

Basic Information Bosch Rexroth

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of drive and control technologies, Bosch Rexroth ensures efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. The company bundles global application experience in the market segments of Mobile and Industrial Applications as well as Factory Automation. With its intelligent components, customized system solutions, engineering and services, Bosch Rexroth is creating the necessary environment for fully connected applications. Bosch Rexroth offers its customers hydraulics, electric drive and control technology, gear technology and linear motion and assembly technology, including software and interfaces to the Internet of Things. With locations in over 80 countries, around 33,800 associates generated sales revenue of 7.6 billion euros in 2023.

Basic Information Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.