Operating in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, in the year 2010, Bosch has reported sales of €47.5 billion taking in nearly 27% growth year after year making it the fastest growing year in its 125 year history.

In 2004, Robert Bosch GmbH was 17th on the list of Top 20 Patent Winners in th

United States, with 907 new patents. This was an improvement from 20th (758 patents) in 2003, and 23rd (683 patents) in 2002. The Bosch logo represents a simple magneto armature and casing, one of the first components produced by the business.