Bosch opens its Professional 18V System to professional brands

Bosch Power Tools is opening its 18-volt battery platform to other professional brands, revolutionizing the cordless segment for professional users.

« We provide craftsmen with tools that allow them to achieve the best results with greater speed, simplicity and safety, and at a lower cost. ", explains Lennart de Vet, member of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH responsible for professional power tools.

The main criteria are effectiveness and efficiency.
The opening of the 18-volt battery platform offers strong added value to professional users: Thanks to the partnership with Brennenstuhl, Sulzer, Klauke, Ledlenser, Lena Lighting, Sonlux and Wagner, all experts in their field, Bosch offers an even wider range of applications expanse and further enhances flexibility for the use of specialized products such as construction site spotlights, cartridge guns, electro-hydraulic cutting tools and paint guns. And other manufacturers will follow.

Now, the professional user only has to carry one battery and one charger, saving time, money and space. No more accumulation of incompatible batteries and chargers from different brands.
« The launch of the Professional 18V System marks the first step in a global partnership with leading brands. The goal is to offer professional users the best 18-volt system common to many brands and countries, thereby offering them a new level of efficiency. ", says Lennart de Vet.

Partners and users trust the Bosch brand

The battery system common to manufacturers is based on Bosch battery technology.

« The Professional 18V System offers our users significant added value, thanks to the fastest charging on the market, for example. There was no doubt in our minds about our high-performance LED work lights: only cooperation with the technology leader was possible. " says Ralf Nickles from Brennenstuhl.

Roman Thoenig from Sulzer emphasizes the flexibility and versatility of the system: " The Professional 18V System already includes over 180 tools, and we are an important part of it. We are expanding the system with our complete range of one- and two-component cordless applicators for the Cox and Mk brands. »

Tim Lumme of Klauke, for his part, is banking on the strength of the system. Many of our customers own Bosch tools. With our new Orange tools, we now offer them unique electro-hydraulic safety tools with triple insulation and powered by Bosch batteries. This creates significant added value. »

Bosch itself will expand the cordless segment by offering 100 new devices by 2022, setting a record for cordless device launches in two years. The share of cordless power tools will increase from 60% to 80% over the next three years.

« "We believe in Bosch's innovative capabilities and are investing in a safe and cutting-edge system that will remain so in the future," says Thomas Willing of Ledlenser. "Our current contribution is the XP30R high-performance searchlight, which offers maximum light output with very long range and good portability." »

Another advantage of the system is its absolute compatibility since 2008. “Compatibility offers maximum freedom and simplicity. We couldn’t make a better promise to our customers,” says Artur Temnicki of Lena Lighting. “Our new compact Magnum Future Led XS LED spotlight offers many useful features for craftsmen and guarantees efficient, energy-saving lighting for any workspace.” »

Quality and robustness also play an important role for professional use. Christian Woehner from Sonlux: “ Bosch batteries are designed to meet the demanding requirements of construction site use, such as our new Gladiator SL I Accu LED work light, which complements our Gladiator SL product family. It is a versatile solution for ensuring light safety on construction sites.

For coating specialist Thomas Jeltsch from Wagner, availability and flexibility are decisive factors. "Like Bosch, we are internationally active and want to guarantee our customers access to the latest battery technology. We are convinced that cordless devices offer them maximum flexibility, which they will not want to do without in the future." »

To date, more than 60 million Bosch brand 18-volt professional lithium-ion batteries have been sold worldwide. Alongside its partners, Bosch is advancing the cordless construction site of the future.
Find information on the Professional 18V System powered by Bosch on:

www.professional-18V-system.com