FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The employees of Robert
Bosch Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and Mexico have donated over
$160,000 (USD) to provide aid for the regions in Asia and east Africa affected
by the tsunami disaster.
    Early January, Bosch asked its more than 23,000 North American associates
to join colleagues from around the world to make donations towards the relief
effort.  In turn, the Bosch Group announced plans to match all associate
contributions.
    "As citizens of the world, we were all shocked and saddened by the
devastation caused by this unprecedented natural disaster," said Kurt Liedtke,
chairman, president and CEO, Robert Bosch Corporation.  "We are proud of our
associates for their generous donations, and Bosch will match these funds for
disaster relief."
    Associate donations from North America were distributed to UNICEF, the
American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
    North American contributions were part of a global relief program
implemented by Bosch.  Worldwide, the company's associates donated over $2
million (USD).  Including the company's match, Bosch's total donation exceeds
$4 million (USD).  This amount is in addition to a nearly $330,000 (USD)
donation made by Bosch immediately following the tragedy.

    Note:  Conversion rate - 1 Euro = 1.30429 USD

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