Bosch says it has opened its second automotive technology manufacturing plant in Cluj, Romania, to produce electronic components and control units for the European automotive industry.
The components are used in driver assistance and safety systems as well as for energy management.
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The company has invested more than EUR70m (US$96.3m) in the new location, which lies around 450km north west of Bucharest and provides a total floor space for industrial use of 38,000 square meters.
By the end of the year, Bosch will employ a total of 750 staff at the location.
“The new location in Romania is an important pillar for Bosch and will strengthen our European manufacturing and engineering network,” said Bosch board member, Dirk Hoheisel.
“Moreover, localising more of our manufacturing in Eastern Europe will help us increase our competitiveness.”
The new plant forms part of Bosch’s Automotive Electronics division, which develops and manufactures electronic control units, semiconductors, and sensors for the automotive industry and other sectors.
With 13 locations around the world, the division employs some 24,000 staff.
