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Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg Max-Brose-Str. 1 D-96450 Coburg Phone +49 9561 21-0 www.brose.com Advertisement Brose develops and produces mechatronic systems for vehicle doors and seats as well as electric motors, drives and electronics, among others for steering, brakes, transmissions and engine cooling. Its customers include around 80 car brands and over 40 suppliers. Every second new vehicle worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product. Advances in drive train electrification create further growth opportunities for the mechatronics specialist. The company uses its expertise in the integration of mechanical, electric, elec- tronic and sensor systems to offer customers tailor-made solutions. Although usually not visible to the driver, they enhance safety, comfort and efficiency. Brose has been growing dynamically ever since it was founded over 100 years ago, and its growth has been largely self-financed. The family-owned company will invest around 1,5 billion euros from 2019 to 2021 in technical equipment and systems as well as the ex- pansion of its worldwide locations. Around 8 percent of turnover is invested annually in research and development. The company has more than 3,000 engineers and technicians at 19 locations in ten countries, which means over 10 percent of all employees work in this field. For decades, Brose has been a leader in the in- ternational automotive industry – a reliable partner and innovative pioneer. Maintaining this position involves a central challenge: achieving consistent, excellent quality stan- dards worldwide while increasing the rate of innovation. To achieve this, Brose relies on the highest possible levels of global cooperation – and a shared understanding that transforms its about 26,000 employees at 63 locations in 23 countries into a strong group. A strong partner to the international automotive industry Brose Group Career Facebook XING Youtube 167