Bosch Buys Italian Company That Specialises In BMW Parts

Bosch buys Albertini Cesare, a company that makes BMW parts that lead the carmaker to halt production.

By Rajkamal

German automotive parts manufacturer Bosch has bought Italian subcontractor Albertini Cesare, a company that specialises in manufacturing aluminium casings for steering components for BMW.

The Italian company, Albertini Cesare, was responsible for BMW to halt production earlier this week.

Bosch Buys Italian Company That Specialises On BMW Parts

A Spokeswoman for Bosch said that the Italian company was a family owned business that had 350 employees. She said, "The sales process has been initiated but not yet completed."

Bosch Buys Italian Company That Specialises On BMW Parts

"For us, it is important to secure a reliable supply of components with this takeover." Bosch did not reveal the value of the transaction.

Bosch Buys Italian Company That Specialises On BMW Parts

Earlier this week, BMW said that a shortage of steering components from Bosch delayed the production of cars of several compact and midsize cars.

Bosch Buys Italian Company That Specialises On BMW Parts

The issue also made BMW stop production in its plants in China and South Africa. The production issue with BMW is now resolved.

Article Published On: Friday, June 2, 2017, 17:05 [IST]
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