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For immediate release : August 2011

Introducing the Bosch Professional Plus: the first choice for Builders.

Water heating accounts for 25 per cent of energy used in the average Australian home, and is responsible for around 23 per cent of a home’s total greenhouse gas emissions.1 By installing a more energy efficiency water heater it can provide considerable savings on running costs today and help preserve the environment for tomorrow.

The latest project range of Bosch continuous flowhot water systems has been specifically designed for superior quality, high energy efficiency and ease of installation for building projects.

The Bosch Professional Series includes the Professional (21L/min) which was released to the Australian market in 2009, and the recently introduced Professional Plus (26L/min) which entered the Australian market this month.

Whether building a new home, or replacing an existing hot water system as part of a renovation, a Bosch Professional or Bosch Professional Plusprovides uncompromised quality while being compact, space-saving and easy to install.

The Bosch Professional range has a 5.5+ star energy efficiency rating and in addition to being energy efficient, is also cost effective. Being 50°C limited, there is no need for additional tempering valves for the hot water outlets.

The Bosch Professional Series also has a range of optional accessories, which include: Recess Boxes, a Pipe Cover, and a Security Bracket to secure your investment.

Features & Benefits of the Bosch Professional Series:

  • 50°C temperature limited - no need for additional tempering valves
  • 5.5+ star energy efficiency ratings
  • Easy installation
  • Compact design
  • Install up to 4 optional temperature controllers
  • Available in Natural or LP Gas
  • Comprehensive warranties - three years on parts and labour and 10 years on the heat exchanger (part only)

The introduction of the Bosch Professional Plus comes after the recent announcement of the Bosch 32C Commercial Condensing appliance being awarded the ECO-Buy Innovative Green Product of the Year for 2011, and the Sustainable Product of the Year for 2011 at the QLD LP Gas Industry Awards for Excellence. This accolade follows the success of Bosch’s domestic condensing gas hot water system, the 6.9-star Bosch 26eco+, which was named GreenPlumbers ‘Product of the Year’ in 2009.

These awards demonstrate the overarching Bosch commitment to delivering the most reliable and efficient hot water appliances to fit the lifestyles of today’s modern households.

The Bosch Professional Series is available from local plumbing suppliers or by contacting the Bosch Customer Service Hotline on 1300 30 70 37 or email

For more about Bosch’s energy efficient gas hot water range, visit

ENDS.

1Information obtained from accessed in May 2011.

Media contact:

Kellie Smith, Bosch Hot Water

T 03 9541 5336 / M 0419 655 392 / E

ABOUT BOSCH

Bosch has been delivering hot water to Australian and New Zealand households for over 50 years. Founded in Stuttgart, Germany in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942), the company pioneered continuous flow water heating. Today, Bosch employs 251,000 people globally, including 1,600 in Australia and New Zealand, spanning four business sectors – Automotive Technology, Consumer Goods, Building Technology and Industrial Technology. The Bosch Thermotechnology division in Australia distributes an extensive range of innovative continuous flow gas hot water systems for domestic and commercial applications. Bosch donates 92% of its share capital to charity, through its non-profit majority shareholding company Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH. For further corporate information, visit .

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