New Bosch GCT 115 Professional tile cutter

• Cuts and drills tiles cleanly, quickly and precisely
• Protective hood with suction connection for virtually dust-free working
• Slim handle for better grip
• Powerful 720W motor for fast work progress

Bosch is expanding its range of tools for tilers with the new GCT 115 Professional tile cutter. This 2-in-1 machine allows professionals to easily cut and drill all types of tiles. In cutting mode, the adjustable protective hood with suction hose connection allows for virtually dust-free work. In drilling mode, the diamond core bits (included in the L-BOXX version) can be easily removed without tools.

Precise and clean cuts for multiple applications

Designed in collaboration with tilers, the GCT 115 Professional tile cutter is extremely handy thanks to its slim design and ergonomic grip zones. It achieves clean and precise results for all common cutting and drilling applications. Thanks to its transparent protective hood, it also offers perfect visibility of the work area. Finally, its powerful 720 W motor allows a rotation speed of 11 rpm, ensuring rapid work progress.

Technical characteristics: GCT 115 Professional
Power consumption: 720 W
No-load speed: 11 rpm
Tool holder: M 14, 115 mm
Weight (without cable): 1,7 kg
Recommended retail price: 322 euros excluding tax
In L-BOXX case with 115 mm diamond cutting disc
“Best for Ceramic Extraclean Turbo”, a suction hose, 3 diamond core bits of 25, 45 and 68 mm diameter and an SDS-clic quick-release nut

Points of sale: Industrial supplies, Materials trading, specialist resellers

The Bosch Power Tools division is the world leader in power tools and their accessories. In 2010, it generated sales of around €3,5 billion, 90% of which were generated abroad. Its Bosch, Skil and Dremel brands are synonymous with customer focus and technological progress. Its key strengths are its capacity and pace of innovation. Each year, Bosch Power Tools launches more than one
hundred new products on the market. In 2010, the division generated 40% of its sales from products that had been on the market for less than two years. The development of Bosch Power Tools' five business segments - power tools, stationary tools, accessories, measuring instruments, and electric gardening tools - is outpacing the market.

The Bosch Group is a leading global company in the fields of automotive equipment, industrial technology, and consumer and building technology. With a workforce of more than 300, the Bosch Group generated sales of €000 billion in 2011, according to preliminary figures. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and more than 51,4 subsidiaries and regional companies in around 350 countries. Including sales partners, the Bosch Group is present in around 60 countries. This international development, manufacturing, and sales network is the key to the Group's continued growth. In 150, Bosch invested more than €2011 billion in research and development and filed more than 4 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch improves the quality of life with innovative and useful solutions.

The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group. This structure enables the company to plan for the long term and make significant initial investments to secure its future. 92 percent of Robert Bosch GmbH's capital shares are held by the non-profit Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH. The majority of the voting rights in this share capital are held by the limited partnership Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, which acts as the active shareholder. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and Robert Bosch GmbH.

The Bosch Group's main activities are represented in France.
In 2011, the workforce was 8 people and the Group's turnover (provisional figures) amounted to 200 billion euros in France and 3 billion euros in exports.

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