MINNEAPOLIS — September 10, 2026 — UDisc, the leading disc golf course directory and smartphone app, is revealing its tasting notes for the 10 Best Disc Golf Courses at Wineries for 2026. This year’s vintage includes scenic properties in eight U.S. states and one Canadian province, proving that disc golf and wine make for a perfect pairing.

“There’s nothing quite like a day at a vineyard, and adding disc golf makes that experience even more memorable,” UDisc Co-Founder and CEO Josh Lichti said. “Whether it’s the views, the hospitality, or the varietals on offer, each venue on this list provides a unique way for visitors to also enjoy one of the fastest-growing forms of recreation in the world.”

Pennsylvania’s Aviator Vineyard & Winery tops the list with its challenging Preserve at AGA Farms.  Courses in California’s Paso Robles and New York’s Finger Lakes bring well-known wine regions to the list, while dual-purpose vineyard/breweries in Virginia and North Carolina also stand out.

That geographic spread reflects disc golf’s continued success: More than three courses were built per day in 2025, according to UDisc’s Disc Golf Growth Report, bringing the global tally to more than 17,000 places to play in over 100 countries.

Download the UDisc app to record your rounds, discover more winery courses, and experience disc golf near you.

About UDisc

UDisc is the world’s #1 disc golf app, trusted by millions of players to record rounds, discover courses, and measure their progress. UDisc’s mission is to empower the world to play more disc golf by supporting players and organizers around the globe. Now the industry standard for measuring disc golf participation, infrastructure, and reach, the company’s Disc Golf Health Index focuses on the places where new courses can be most impactful. Learn more at UDisc.com.

September 10, 2026 – Salt Lake City, Utah – LOWA, a global footwear brand renowned for over 100 years of premium craftsmanship, celebrates the successful completion of the LOWA Matterhorn Adventure in partnership with the Summit Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit that provides women access to mountaineering through training, mentorship, and financial assistance.

On September 2, scholarship recipients Tiffany Diep of New Hampshire and Noemi Kreuz of Germany set out to climb the iconic Matterhorn under the guidance of world-class alpinist Ines Papert. Despite months of rigorous preparation, getting to the summit was not straightforward. Conditions on the 14,692 ft mountain proved to be challenging for weeks leading up to the attempt, and the team continuously reassessed the situation with the counsel of local mountain guides.

“In mountaineering, success is not measured solely by reaching a summit,” said Sunny Stroeer, Founder of the Summit Scholarship Foundation and LOWA Athlete. “Equally important is the ability to assess risks carefully and make the right decision for one’s own situation.”

Following a training day on the Riffelhorn and improved conditions on the Matterhorn, the team decided to make a summit attempt via Hörnli Ridge. Ultimately, Noemi Kreuz reached the summit along with mountain guide and LOWA ambassador Ramona Volken, while other members of the team decided to turn back at Solvay Hut after carefully evaluating their individual circumstances.

“This project was more than climbing a mountain,” said Summit Scholarship recipient Tiffany Diep. “Despite feeling drawn to the outdoors as a kid, it never crossed my mind that it was a place for me. Our journey is now documented, telling the story of the importance of gender equity in the outdoors. I hope that we can be those female role models I so desperately needed when I was a kid.”

Amidst a successful summit as well as individual turnaround decisions, the outcome of the 2026 LOWA Matterhorn Adventure reflects the program’s broader goal: creating opportunities for women to gain experience, confidence, and access to mountaineering through structured training, coaching, and support. The expedition was accompanied by an all-female film crew, with a documentary scheduled to premiere at the Tegernsee International Mountain Film Festival, October 14–18, 2026.

For more information about the Summit Scholarship Foundation and how to apply for future scholarships, visit summitscholarship.org. To learn more about LOWA USA and the latest brand news, visit us.lowa.com or contact Katie Richter at katie@darbycommunications.com.

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About LOWA

With over 100 years of hand-crafted European heritage, LOWA is a globally respected footwear brand located in Jetzendorf, in Upper Bavaria. Since 1923, LOWA has created premium outdoor boots and shoes featuring beautiful silhouettes, best-in-class quality, and proprietary technology. Its designers adeptly navigate the outdoor performance, trail running, lifestyle, and tactical categories, always nurturing brand integrity. LOWA is one of the only footwear brands to receive ISO 9001 status for the highest quality construction and process standards. LOWA certified tactical boots are also made to comply with the European Union’s PPE standards. For more information, visit www.us.lowa.com.

About Tecnica Group

A global leader in outdoor footwear and ski equipment, Tecnica Group boasts a portfolio of some of the industry’s most historic brands: Tecnica (ski boots and footwear), Nordica (skis and boots), Moon Boot® (footwear), LOWA (trekking and outdoor shoes), Blizzard (skis), and Rollerblade® (inline skates). Founded in 1963 by the Zanatta brothers, the company has been highly innovative from the very beginning, pioneering the first double-injection plastic ski boot that revolutionized the industry and creating iconic design products such as the legendary Moon Boot.

Today, Tecnica Group is an international company with 10 subsidiaries, along with more than 40 distribution partners, exporting to over 80 countries worldwide. The company employs 3,722 people, around 400 of whom are based in Italy, primarily at its headquarters in Giavera del Montello (Treviso). In 2017, the Zanatta family, still at the helm of the Group, opened the company to external capital with the entry of Italmobiliare as a minority shareholder. For more information, visit www.tecnicagroup.com.

BOULDER, Colo — Since 1991, Access Fund has worked to protect climbing access and conserve America’s rock climbing landscapes. On September 26, the organization will celebrate 35 years with a Birthday Celebration in Denver, Colo. The community event features special guest and professional climber Chris Sharma.

Access Fund is bringing the climbing community together to celebrate more than three decades of advocating for access, protecting public lands and crags, building trails, educating climbers and replacing bolts—work made possible by its many members, partners and supporters. On Saturday, Sept. 26, Access Fund is inviting the climbing community to Movement RiNo for climbing, clinics and games from 3-6:30 p.m., followed by an after-party at Improper City from 6:30-10 p.m. The after party will feature food, drinks, live music, giveaways, an Access Fund history exhibit and opportunities to connect with climbing legends, community leaders and professional athletes.

“We are incredibly grateful to our donors, staff, volunteers and supporters—this milestone belongs to all of them,” said Heather Thorne, executive director of Access Fund. “None of this work would be possible without the climbing community’s support, and this celebration is our way of giving back. Come join us in Denver as we celebrate 35 years together.”

Over the past 35 years, Access Fund has become the leading voice for climbers nationwide. Through its efforts, Access Fund has protected nearly 4 million acres of public land, completed over 100 land acquisitions, built thousands of feet of sustainable trail, and educated climbers across the country on responsible recreation ethics. At a grassroots level, the organization has partnered with more than 150 local climbing organizations and granted more than $1.7 million to climbing organizations, public agencies and grassroots advocates working to conserve and protect climbing areas in their own communities.

The Denver celebration is a chance to thank the community that has protected climbing access for 35 years, and to help carry that work into the next 35.

For tickets and event details, visit Eventbrite. To learn more about Access Fund and become a member, visit Accessfund.org.

About Access Fund
Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that leads and inspires the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment. Access Fund represents more than 8 million climbers nationwide in its work to protect and conserve the land, fight for sustainable access, and build a community of inspired advocates. Access Fund staff have more than 100 years of public policy and advocacy experience and have permanently protected nearly 4 million acres of public land across the country, establishing climbers as a powerful voice in the fight to protect public lands. For more information, visit accessfund.org.

LONGMONT, Colo. | SANDY, Ore. – September 8, 2026 — Rossmönster, a leader in adventure vehicles, has officially joined forces with Johnson RV, one of the nation’s top RV dealerships, to bring Rossmönster’s signature line of rugged, design-forward adventure vehicles to even more explorers across the West Coast and beyond.

This collaboration introduces Rossmönster’s adventure vehicles to Johnson RV’s growing customer base of outdoor enthusiasts. Known for their craftsmanship and off-grid capability, these vehicles are built for travelers who want both comfort and capability, on and off paved roads.

Based in Sandy, Oregon, with locations in Washington, Johnson RV has built a reputation for personalized service, a curated inventory of premium RVs, and a commitment to helping people find the perfect vehicle for their lifestyle. By adding Rossmönster to its impressive roster, Johnson RV strengthens its offering for those searching for high-performance, off-road-ready rigs designed for serious adventure.

“We’ve always been driven to make vehicles that blur the line between utility and inspiration,” said Luke Farny, CEO of Rossmönster. “Partnering with Johnson RV allows us to reach more people who are ready to embrace the road less traveled. Their team understands what makes a great overland vehicle, and they share our passion for helping customers explore without limits.”

“Rossmönster builds the kind of vehicles that resonate with our most adventurous customers,” said Brent Johnson, CEO and Founder of Johnson RV. “They bring innovation and attention to detail that elevate the overland experience. We’re excited to offer something new, premium, and truly built for those who want more from their journey.”

Rossmönster adventure vehicles will be available for purchase at Johnson RV locations starting today, with limited inventory expected around February 2027. In addition to in-person consultations, both companies offer virtual tours and support to help customers choose the right build for their travel goals.

For more details on Rossmönster’s lineup or to browse upcoming availability, visit rossmonster.com or johnsonrv.com

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About Rossmönster
Rossmönster redefines the adventure lifestyle, crafting premium trucks that fuel your passion for exploration and discovery. With groundbreaking designs and unmatched craftsmanship, Rossmönster creates vehicles that are more than just a mode of travel — they’re a gateway to the extraordinary. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences, Rossmönster is shaping the future of adventure vehicles for those who dare to roam further and live boldly.

About Johnson RV

Johnson RV is a family-owned business with RV dealerships in Oregon and Washington. They are proud to be the leader in premium pre-owned RVs, with the largest selection of motor homes in the Pacific Northwest. Our values are integrity, teamwork, financial responsibility and excellence in exceeding expectations. Johnson RV is committed to helping customers achieve their lifestyle, travel goals and dreams and work hard to offer only the highest-quality RVs. For more information visit https://www.johnsonrv.com/.

DENVER, Colorado (September 8, 2026) — First Descents is excited to share that 43 athletes raised more than $353,000 this August, as two teams completed both Leadville Race Series events — the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the Leadville Trail 100 Run — in support of First Descents’ mission to provide life-changing outdoor adventure experiences to young adults impacted by cancer and multiple sclerosis.

This marked the 19th year First Descents has fielded a team at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the 8th year the organization has sent a team to the Leadville Trail 100 Run. First Descents’ new CEO, Alex Accetta, raced with the MTB team this year, joining a roster that included three First Descents alumni across both teams.

Twenty-six riders and seventeen runners took on the courses, with the bike race raising $263,479 and the run raising $89,569.

Two weeks before race day, athletes learned the Willow Fire would force changes to both courses, and they had to adjust the training and race plans they’d spent months preparing before stepping onto a course different from the one they’d trained for.

The MTB race covered 102.1 miles with roughly 9,916 feet of climbing, in place of the usual 104-plus miles and more than 12,000 feet of elevation gain. The Trail Run covered 99.7 miles with 13,357 feet of elevation gain, compared with the standard 100 miles and 15,744 feet of gain. Despite the changes, the running race’s signature climb over Hope Pass remained part of the run course as did the famous Columbine climb for the mountain bikers.

Team First Descents traces its roots to 2006, when then-Executive Director Allan Goldberg faced a cancer recurrence after 26 years in remission. Looking for a challenge to help him prepare mentally for the chemotherapy and radiation ahead, Goldberg chose the 2007 Leadville Trail 100 MTB and asked his oldest friend, Brent Goldstein, to race it with him. The pair raised nearly $85,000 for First Descents that year, which accounted for about one-third of First Descents’ annual budget at the time. Goldberg passed away in 2008, but his passion for helping others through this race has lived on.

This year’s race marked Goldstein’s 19th Leadville 100 MTB, and he plans to return next year for his 20th.

“There was nothing specifically more meaningful about the 2026 race for me than any of my prior Leadville 100s. Every single one is meaningful for the impact it has on FD and on first-time racers riding under the FD banner,” said Brent Goldstein, 19x Leadville 100 MTB athlete and First Descents board member. “What set this one slightly apart was the uncertainty surrounding the race because of the Willow Fire — we didn’t know whether we’d be racing until three weeks before race day. So even with a slightly abridged course, I felt quite thankful throughout the race that I was able to be out there and get #19 under my belt (or actually on my belt, since I got that 19th belt buckle!). I’m very excited to celebrate my 60th birthday next summer with family and friends when I hopefully become just the 17th person, out of some 17,000-plus mountain bike racers who have ever toed the line in Leadville, to earn the coveted 2,000-mile buckle.”

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About First Descents

First Descents is a global leader in adventure-based healing. Through outdoor adventure, community building, and lifestyle development, First Descents improves long-term survivorship and quality of life for young adults diagnosed with cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other serious health conditions, as well as caregivers and healthcare workers in those fields. Headquartered in Denver, First Descents has provided more than 15,000 healing adventures over the last 25 years. All programs are free of charge.

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 8, 2026) — The brand synonymous with backpacks in many Asian countries, Gregory Mountain Products, is debuting a new collection of everyday lifestyle packs designed in partnership with its Yokohama design center in Japan — YOK x SLC. The collection includes three styles — Outset, Signal and Rhune X-PAC, featuring an elevated design and premium materials inspired by Japanese craftsmanship.

Designers from the brand’s headquarters in North America (Salt Lake City) and Japan (Yokohama) worked to bring two complementary sides of the brand together — Salt Lake City’s hands-on culture of outdoor innovation and Yokohama’s minimalist aesthetic and careful craftsmanship. The two design perspectives perfectly blend sophisticated outdoor styling with innovative trail performance for a collection that is everyday adventure ready — heading to work, school or the airport.

“When you’re walking the streets of Tokyo, you’ll see Gregory everywhere. The brand has always resonated with Japanese culture and design,” said Matthew Connors, Director of Product Creation at Gregory Mountain Products in Salt Lake City. “Our popularity in Asia led us to open a design center in Yokohama in 2023, and this collaboration grew out of that connection. Americans have long admired Japanese craftsmanship and style, and we wanted to bring that energy to the U.S.”

“In Japan, our team is proud of what the brand has become,” said Kenjiro Nakajima, Brand Director, Gregory Japan.  “We have stayed committed to meeting the unique needs of Japanese consumers since 1986 and along the way we have transformed from an outdoor market participant into a deeply trusted household name.  This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to deepen our connection across regions and build on Gregory’s legacy of innovation and quality.”

The collection is led by Outset, available in 20, 22 and 24 liters.  With thought put into every detail from the trim to function, Outset is built with a premium Cordura fabric that is made to last, a breathable AirCushion backpanel providing comfort and breathability, and everything you need has a place with a padded laptop sleeve and organizational pockets throughout. The clean, capable and intentionally streamlined Signal is available in 16, 18 and 20 liters. The Signal captures the trail DNA of Salt Lake with the style of Japan’s urban centers. It features durable ripstop fabrics, woven fabric backpanel for all-day comfort, and pocketing for everything from your laptop to keys.

The Rhune X-PAC 22 is constructed with an ultra durable laminated fabric that delivers water-resistant performance in a clean, elevated package. The Rhune features an AirCushion backpanel for comfort and breathability, and thoughtful organization details like a padded laptop sleeve and digi harness pocket for your earbuds, transit pass or chapstick.

By bringing together the design perspectives of Salt Lake City and Yokohama, Gregory has created a collection designed for modern movement. YOK x SLC offers packs with the durability and comfort to go outside, and the refined utility to move with you wherever your day may take you.

The YOK x SLC collection is available now at specialty retailers and on Gregory.com.

About Gregory Mountain Products
Gregory Mountain Products designs and engineers outdoor gear for life in motion—from expeditions and backpacking to active travel, gear organization, and everyday carry—creating thoughtfully built products that support meaningful experiences wherever the journey leads. Learn more at Gregory.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Becca Katz I Verde Brand Communications I becca@verdepr.com

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PERTH, Australia & BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Sept. 3, 2026 — Sea to Summit, the award-winning global outdoor brand known for its innovative, lightweight gear, is now a Certified B Corporation™, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its social and environmental performance.

Sea to Summit completed the B Corp certification process in June 2026 through B Lab, the global nonprofit organization whose standards evaluate companies on social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Sea to Summit’s certification follows an assessment across five impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment and customers.

For Sea to Summit, the certification represents a company-wide achievement, reflecting how the business operates across areas including governance, its people, supply chain and environmental practices. Unlike certifications focused on individual products, B Corp certification evaluates the organization as a whole, providing a broader measure of its social and environmental performance.

“Becoming a Certified B Corporation isn’t the finish line. It’s a checkpoint,” said John Rosair, CEO of Sea to Summit. “We build gear for people who go further, off-track and out past the treeline, and we wanted our own house to be held to that same standard: verified, transparent, accountable. This certification tells us where we stand today. The work now is making sure we’re in an even stronger position when we’re re-assessed in the years to come.”

Achieving B Corp certification is the result of work across the business and provides a framework for Sea to Summit to continue building on its progress. The company’s ongoing efforts will include supplier partnerships, responsible sourcing, supplier screening and audits, chemical management and material compliance.

The certification places Sea to Summit among a global community of businesses working to advance more inclusive, equitable and regenerative business practices. More importantly, it represents an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time achievement, with B Corps required to undergo recertification every three years to maintain their certification.

ABOUT SEA TO SUMMIT

Sea to Summit is an award-winning global brand that equips and inspires outdoor enthusiasts with innovative, lightweight adventure gear. Founded in Perth, Western Australia in 1991, the brand has grown into a global leader in the outdoor industry, known for its meticulously engineered products across sleep, carry, travel, and camp kitchen categories. For more information, visit seatosummit.com and follow @seatosummit.

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Foothill Ranch, Calif. (September 3, 2026)

Since the first eBikes equipped with the Bosch smart system reached riders in the United States, those riders have covered an estimated 62 million miles, according to anonymized, aggregated usage data from Bosch eBike Systems.

More than 52 million of those miles are measured directly, drawn from riders who have opted into the eBike Flow app through activity tracking and connected-bike odometer readings. Conservatively extrapolated across the full number of eBikes running the Bosch smart system in the U.S., the total comes to roughly 62 million miles.

Laid end to end, 62 million miles is close to 2,500 laps of the Earth at the equator, or about two-thirds of the distance from here to the sun. It is also a little more than 22,000 rides of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the 2,745-mile ribbon of dirt that runs from Banff, Alberta, to the Mexican border. These miles were not covered by a fleet or a field of professionals, (though there are many eBikes with a Bosch system used for deliveries and bike share). They were covered by commuters, parents hauling kids and groceries, mountain bikers, and riders returning to cycling after years away.

“These are real miles, ridden by real people, on ordinary days,” said Jocelyn Vande Velde, NA Marketing Director at Bosch eBike Systems. “Many of them are on the trail: eMTB riders getting in one more climb, one more descent, staying out longer than they expected to. The rest are commutes, errands, and school runs. What the data tells us is that the bike has become both a way deeper into the mountains and a practical answer to trips that used to belong to something else. That is the outcome we have been engineering toward for more than a decade, and it is the reason we take the responsibility of building these systems as seriously as we do.”

That rider mix maps onto a broader shift underway across the U.S. market. A recent PeopleForBikes analysis describes an eBike market moving from recreation toward everyday transportation, and from the enthusiast toward the everyday rider: families, commuters, and errand-runners who never thought of themselves as cyclists. Categories built for hauling, electric cargo bikes among them, are now some of the fastest-growing in the country. The same analysis found the market to be considerably larger than headline retail figures suggest. Once direct-to-consumer and peer-to-peer channels were counted, close to one million e-bikes were bought or sold in the United States in 2024, roughly double the size the conventional numbers had shown. Sales figures capture what riders buy; usage data like the eBike Flow figures captures what they do with the bikes afterward, and both point in the same direction.

The figures cover only eBikes running the Bosch smart system, and only riders who have opted in to sharing data through the eBike Flow app. The first of those bikes did not reach the U.S. market until 2023, which makes the total a picture of roughly three years of riding rather than a full accounting of eBike travel on Bosch systems. Given that previous versions of Bosch eBike systems were introduced in the US market starting in 2014, the cumulative mileage on Bosch-equipped eBikes is massive.

Earlier this year, Bosch offered a free software update via its eBike Flow app, the Performance upgrade 2.0, allowing users to increase the motor’s performance values, with more torque and support, for select drive units of the smart system. This over-the-air update became available starting May 2026 for nine of Bosch’s drive units, aimed at perfecting the natural riding experience by offering the ideal balance of performance, durability, and range. In addition to over-the-air updates with new features and system improvements, the Bosch smart system, through its app, provides a central hub to track activities and ride statistics. The app also offers digital theft protection, smartphone connectivity, customized riding modes, navigation by connecting directly to apps like Strava, komoot, Apple Watch and compatible Garmin devices for route, and health tracking.

Bosch eBike Systems works with more than 100 of the world’s leading bicycle brands, supplying networked drive systems including motors, batteries, displays, and the eBike Flow app. The company’s approach draws on Bosch’s 139-year history in mobility, and on a conviction that the value of an eBike is measured in the trips it makes possible, and the memories along the way, rather than in any single specification.

For more information about Bosch eBike Systems and its range of offerings, please visit https://www.bosch-ebike.com/us/why-ride-bosch.

Source: anonymized, aggregated usage data from opted-in Bosch eBike Systems smart system eBikes in the United States, as of July 2026. Distance comparisons are illustrative and calculated by Verde Brand Communications.

Press photos and infocharts are available on the Bosch Media Service at www.bosch-press.com.

Contact:

Jocelyn Vande Velde
jocelyn.vandevelde@us.bosch.com 

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Alexa McRoberts

bosch@verdepr.com

About Bosch

Having established a presence in North America in 1906, today the Bosch Group employs around 38,000 associates in more than 100 locations in the North American region (as of Dec. 31, 2025). In 2025, Bosch generated consolidated sales of $18.8 billion in the U.S., Mexico and Canada in 2025. For more information visit www.bosch.us, www.bosch.mx and www.bosch.ca.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 413,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, digitalization, electrification, and artificial intelligence. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in hardware, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture intelligent, user-friendly, and sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 500 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-four percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a limited liability company with a charitable purpose. The remaining shares are held by Robert Bosch GmbH and by a company owned by the Bosch family. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.

It is entrusted with the task of safeguarding the company’s long-term existence and in particular its financial independence – in line with the mission handed down in the will of the company’s founder, Robert Bosch.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch-press.com, www.bosch.com.