Bangkok--23 May--Oasia Media
Bosch opens sales office in Chiang Mai
Integrated service centre to serve northern region
- Increased market proximity to northern region of Thailand
- Service and training centre for customers
- Education and skill development program for local community
Chiang Mai, Thailand— Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced the opening of its first sales office in the northern region of Thailand. Based in Chiang Mai, the office will serve customers across the north of the country. Additionally, it will also function as a showroom and training centre for customers and partners across 17 provinces in Thailand.
“Southeast Asia is currently the fastest growing region for Bosch, with Thailand being one of the top contributors to this growth.” said Martin Hayes, President of Bosch Southeast Asia. “Our office in Chiang Mai reflects our rapid growth and expansion in the region. Increasing the proximity to our customers, we expect to enhance our activities in the north of Thailand.”
The northern region holds strong growth potential in the hospitality, real estate, construction, infrastructure and automotive industries that Bosch is able to serve with its diverse portfolio of innovative products and solutions. For a start, the Bosch business divisions of Automotive Aftermarket, Power Tools and Security Systems will be driving business in the northern region via Chiang Mai.
“The opening of our Chiang Mai office marks yet another milestone in Bosch’s progress in Thailand,” said Peter Vandlik, Managing Director of Bosch Thailand. “We presently operate our businesses in six locations throughout the country. Our expansion into Chiang Mai is further testament of our commitment to the Thai market.”
‘School for Life’ — Education and skill development for the local community
As part of contributing back to the Thai society, Bosch supports ‘School for Life’, an ongoing, internationally-sponsored project that provides housing, care and education for children in difficult situations in Chiang Mai.
“Living up to the legacy left by our founder, Robert Bosch, education holds a special place in the heart of the company. With the establishment of our office in Chiang Mai, we are now closer to the school to provide greater support and training,” added Vandlik.
Bosch power tools and a start-up fund were donated to establish a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and woodworking workshop within the school. Teachers and other school personnel will be trained by Bosch’s professional trainers to impart basic knowledge about the usage and safe handling of power tools to their students.