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Bosch, a supplier of technology and services, is making what it terms as “a strategic acquisition’ for its Energy and Building Technology business sector. The Bosch Group plans to take over the global HVAC business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI).
“As the biggest acquisition in Bosch history, this is an important milestone in the systematic implementation of our strategy for 2030,” said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. “We are dynamically pushing ahead with the strong development of Bosch, and will achieve a globally leading position in the promising HVAC market with this acquisition. In taking this step, moreover, we will strengthen our presence in the U.S. and Asia and achieve a better balance among our business sectors,” said Hartung.
As part of this transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40%. The Bosch shareholders and supervisory board have approved the transaction. The deal, of course, is subject to approvals from the antitrust authorities. The purchase price for the acquired businesses is $8 billion (~€7.4 billion). The acquisition is expected to closed in ~12 months.
The businesses Bosch wants to buy had sales revenue totaling ~€4 billion in 2023, employing ~12,000 people worldwide. The transaction includes 16 manufacturing sites and 12 engineering locations in more than 30 countries. The product portfolio covers vast HVAC products for residential and light commercial buildings. This includes brands such as York and Coleman in the U.S. and Hitachi in Asia, for which Bosch will be granted a long-term license.
“With this acquisition, Bosch will accelerate its growth and nearly double its sales revenue in the HVAC market to roughly 9 billion euros. Together with our future colleagues, we want to seize the huge opportunities offered by the market for the further growth of this new unit,” said Christian Fischer, the deputy chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH who is responsible for the Bosch Group’s strategic growth initiatives.
Bosch projects that the global HVAC market to grow 40% by 2030, spurred by technological progress, the fight against climate change, and new regulations. “The acquired businesses will become part of the Bosch core business – and this will benefit customers, installation partners, and associates,” Fischer said. “We have proved several times in the past that we can successfully integrate brands, take them forward through investments, and strengthen them,” Fischer claimed.
“Our leading residential and light commercial business and its world-class team perfectly complement the Bosch portfolio. We are confident that under Bosch’s leadership the business will continue to excel and deliver innovative products and service to its customers. We look forward to seeing their continued success,” said George Oliver, CEO of Johnson Controls
Jun Abe, executive officer and executive vice president at Hitachi, and executive officer and general manager of the Hitachi Connective Industries division said: “The new partnership with Bosch to establish a global air-conditioning business is an important step. The market is dynamic, and is flourishing. I firmly believe that a global supplier such as Bosch, with its strong European presence and many years of experience in the heating business, is the optimum partner for further expanding the global air-conditioning business of the longstanding Hitachi brand.”
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Bosch Buys HVAC businesses from Johnson Controls, Hitachi
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Bosch, a supplier of technology and services, is making what it terms as “a strategic acquisition’ for its Energy and Building Technology business sector. The Bosch Group plans to take over the global HVAC business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI).
“As the biggest acquisition in Bosch history, this is an important milestone in the systematic implementation of our strategy for 2030,” said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. “We are dynamically pushing ahead with the strong development of Bosch, and will achieve a globally leading position in the promising HVAC market with this acquisition. In taking this step, moreover, we will strengthen our presence in the U.S. and Asia and achieve a better balance among our business sectors,” said Hartung.
As part of this transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40%. The Bosch shareholders and supervisory board have approved the transaction. The deal, of course, is subject to approvals from the antitrust authorities. The purchase price for the acquired businesses is $8 billion (~€7.4 billion). The acquisition is expected to closed in ~12 months.
The businesses Bosch wants to buy had sales revenue totaling ~€4 billion in 2023, employing ~12,000 people worldwide. The transaction includes 16 manufacturing sites and 12 engineering locations in more than 30 countries. The product portfolio covers vast HVAC products for residential and light commercial buildings. This includes brands such as York and Coleman in the U.S. and Hitachi in Asia, for which Bosch will be granted a long-term license.
“With this acquisition, Bosch will accelerate its growth and nearly double its sales revenue in the HVAC market to roughly 9 billion euros. Together with our future colleagues, we want to seize the huge opportunities offered by the market for the further growth of this new unit,” said Christian Fischer, the deputy chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH who is responsible for the Bosch Group’s strategic growth initiatives.
Bosch projects that the global HVAC market to grow 40% by 2030, spurred by technological progress, the fight against climate change, and new regulations. “The acquired businesses will become part of the Bosch core business – and this will benefit customers, installation partners, and associates,” Fischer said. “We have proved several times in the past that we can successfully integrate brands, take them forward through investments, and strengthen them,” Fischer claimed.
“Our leading residential and light commercial business and its world-class team perfectly complement the Bosch portfolio. We are confident that under Bosch’s leadership the business will continue to excel and deliver innovative products and service to its customers. We look forward to seeing their continued success,” said George Oliver, CEO of Johnson Controls
Jun Abe, executive officer and executive vice president at Hitachi, and executive officer and general manager of the Hitachi Connective Industries division said: “The new partnership with Bosch to establish a global air-conditioning business is an important step. The market is dynamic, and is flourishing. I firmly believe that a global supplier such as Bosch, with its strong European presence and many years of experience in the heating business, is the optimum partner for further expanding the global air-conditioning business of the longstanding Hitachi brand.”
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.