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Bosch Named Most Admired Automotive Parts Supplier By Fortune Magazine

Bosch has been named the world's "most admired motor vehicle parts supplier" by Fortune magazine in its 2013 list. This is the second consecutive year that Bosch has been recognized as the most admired automotive supplier.

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Bosch has been named the world’s “most admired motor vehicle parts supplier” by Fortune magazine in its 2013 list.

This is the second consecutive year that Bosch has been recognized as the most admired automotive supplier. The company was ranked fifth among the “most admired” German companies included in the survey, and 15th among all companies outside the U.S.

Regarded as one of the most prominent surveys of company reputation since its launch in 1997, Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list recognizes companies worldwide based on feedback from business professionals in a wide range of industries. The companies are ranked according to the location of their headquarters.

Bosch ranked first on all nine of Fortune’s reputation criteria within the motor vehicle parts supplier category. The criteria include innovation, people management, use of assets, social responsibility, management quality, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products and service and global competitiveness. Executives, directors and analysts were surveyed at 687 companies in 57 industries and 30 countries to determine the most admired companies.

Regarded as one of the most prominent surveys of company reputation since its launch in 1997, Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list recognizes companies worldwide based on feedback from business professionals in a wide range of industries. The companies are ranked according to the location of their headquarters.

“Fortune’s recognition of our company is a testament to our associates’ achievements," said Dr. Volkmar Denner, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. "They are dedicated to maintaining exceptional customer service and to developing innovative products and services that fascinate and improve quality of life for people around the world. We are honored to be included in this list of successful companies.”

To view the full list go to http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/most-admired and select "All Companies" from the dropdown menu.

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