BOSCH ROTATING DIVISION SOLD TO CHINESE BUYERS

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Bosch’s starter motor and alternators division has been acquired by China-based supplier Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (ZMJ) for an undisclosed sum.

ZMJ and its business partner China Renaissance Capital Investment (CRCI) signed the agreement yesterday, which will see the purchasers take control of Bosch’s division comprising 7,000 associates, 16 locations across 14 countries.

Speaking of the acquisition, Chengyao Jiao, CEO of ZMJ, said: “We are very pleased that we can now add to and successfully further extend our business with these new associates, their expertise, and the excellent products of the Starter Motors and Generators division.

“In the future, we want the Starter Motors and Generators division to play a central role in our company. Above all, we look forward to working with the existing management team to build up a business in the rapidly growing emerging markets. In addition, we want to further strengthen our position in the markets in which [the Bosch Starters and Generators division] is already a leader.”

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