Bosch to Build New Logistics Center at its Maklár factory

The construction of a new logistics center will conclude a multi-year development series worth around HUF 52 billion at the Bosch plant in Maklár, NE Hungary according to Michael Zink, the managing director of the Maklár plant of Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Ltd., a manufacturer of steering gears for passenger cars and trucks.

He added at a press tour and presentation held this Tuesday to mark the 20th anniversary of the company's founding that the development, which will consolidate and make more efficient the logistics services currently leased, was scheduled to be handed over this year, but due to unfavorable market conditions and increased costs of the project, construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.    

Although the new building is originally intended to be the logistics center of the factory, it can also be converted into a production hall, which includes the possibility of future capacity expansion at the Maklár site.

The 70,000-square-meter Bosch plant in Maklár, a leading company and one of the largest employers in the region, plays an important role not only in the production of new-generation electric steering gears, but also in the development of steering columns and axles. Around 6.5 million products and parts are manufactured every year, meaning that on average a product rolls off the production line every three seconds, he said.    

According to the manager, the company's two sites in Maklár and nearby Eger produce steering systems for more than 50 vehicle manufacturers, including premium and electric car brands - cars and trucks. In addition, 40 engineers work here with the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers to develop steering shafts and columns for buses and trucks, and the team is also responsible for prototype production, he added.    

Michael Zink also said that Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Ltd. currently employs around 1,700 people and is constantly expanding. According to a press release distributed at the event, the company achieved a turnover of 295 billion forints in 2022, 37% more than the previous year. The company spent HUF 8.6 billion on research and development last year, 10% more than in 2021.