Dads and engineering students take over the Dremel Roadshow and Power Tools Festival

Dremel ambassador Kenny Ansis; 

Bosch, the leading power tool brand, together with Dremel, the leading rotary tool brand, closed another thrilling activity that celebrated the month of Fathers. Along with handyman Dads, budding craftsmen and future engineers from Mapua Institute of Technology, Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Technological University of the Philippines dominated the recently-concluded Dremel Roadshow and Power Tools Festival at the Handyman store in Robinson’s Place Ermita, Manila.

Bosch Cordless Tools ambassador and DIY specialist Paco Pili, and Dremel ambassador Kenny Ansis led the week-long festivities and showcased their handicraft prowess with the use of Bosch Cordless Tools and Dremel Rotary tools through product demonstrations and presentations.

Dads and mechanical engineering students were treated with exciting games and cool prizes. With the use of Bosch Cordless Tools and Dremel Rotary Tools, participants were able to experience the power of the tools through hands-on activities such as Wooden Robot Making contest, Wood Engraving contest, Top Making contest and Lampshade Making contest.

Bocsh Grew by 35% in 2015!

Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, closed its 2015 fiscal year with USD 50 million (45 million euros) in consolidated sales in the Philippines. Compared to the previous year, the company achieved a strong double-digit growth of over 35 percent, marking the second consecutive year in which the Philippines was one of the fastest-growing markets for Bosch in Southeast Asia. This momentum was driven by a strong performance across the company’s diverse portfolio of products offered in the country and particularly related to power tools, security systems, and the automotive aftermarket business. Furthermore, Bosch’s Drive and Control business division officially commenced operations in the Philippines in April 2015. Over the course of the year, Bosch increased its workforce in the Philippines by over 50 percent to around 460 associates.

“Along with our expansion efforts in the Philippines, I am confident that our strength in innovation will continue to drive our growth”, said Andrew Powell, managing director of Bosch in the Philippines. “It is a very exciting time to be in Southeast Asia right now, particularly with the Philippines contributing strongly to Bosch’s growth in the region.”

The effective solution for multi-measuring and calculating

The Bosch GLM 40 Professional - measures in seconds!

Metro Manila, Philippines – The portability and simplicity of a tape measure is made even better in a pocket-sized laser device. Industry leader in portable electronic tools and accessories Bosch presents the GLM 40 Professional laser measure. This miniature wonder matches the usability of the traditional measuring tape, only faster and easier!

The GLM 40 Professional laser measure combines the quick and convenient measurement of lengths and surfaces with a simple documentation. This device takes ladders and meter tapes out of the way, as the GLM 40 Professional laser measure allows professionals such as engineers, architects, and tradespeople identify measurements even more efficiently and record them with even greater ease because of its digitized and wireless design.

How does it work?

All the relevant functions are integrated in a heavy-duty housing that makes measuring much simpler. In just a touch of a button, the GLM 40 Professional can recognize distances up to 40 meters (131.2 feet) in only half of a second. Its laser feature indicates the length or width of the space being measured which provides major benefit for the users by automatically pinpointing hard-to-reach places, giving them the time-saving advancement they need for their construction application.

Safety begins with Bosch

Leading Power Tool brand champions Health and Safety in the work environment

In a hazardous working environment that involves plenty of machinery and electronic tools, you could say that “playing safe” does not mean succumbing to vulnerability. When embarking on a site project, whether for large infrastructures or small residential spaces, two things are true: health and safety are key components to efficiently complete the constructional endeavor.

Safety and welfare are always reflected in Bosch’s products and services. Much like the high-grade functionality of their power tool products, its technologies are built to protect its users from getting wounded, punctured or fatigued from sparks, dusts and impact force. Bosch is continuously developing key innovations in safety technologies and education which makes its products the ultimate companion as it provide back-to-back benefits of quality performance and high user protection.

Qualities of a perfect cordless power tool - Professional contractors choose Bosch

Looking for a tool to match the construction job is a rigorous process for construction supervisors and foremen, and even more so for the attending laborers who will use the tool for everyday grind. From drill drivers to impact drills, it is imperative that all equipment is capable of rendering quality results at a minimum effort. In this case, reliability and performance are the clinching factors in choosing the perfect power tool.

Beyond the performance and results, picking out the best cordless tool should also cover a certain degree of qualification to be able to successfully complement the application needs. As the leading power tools brand, Bosch shares a checklist of qualities to look for in a cordless power tool.

Skil Celebrates 90th Anniversary With "May Tiwala Ako!" Campaign

Leading power tool brand Skil kicks off its 90th anniversary with a celebratory campaign dubbed “May Tiwala Ako”, a tribute to its loyal users who have placed their trust in the brand. The campaign centers on building long-term relationships with the brand’s consumers and pays homage to its real users which include the professional workers, freelancers, small scale businesses, and tradesmen.