AutoTrade.ie tours Bosch alternator remanufacturing factory in Bernolákovo

When it comes to value-based repairs in workshops, Bosch eXchange alternators play an important role. This is particularly due to their high quality with an excellent price-performance ratio. Today they are an example of the resource-saving circular economy in the aftermarket.

AutoTrade.ie this week had the opportunity to visit and tour Bosch’s alternator remanufacturing factory in the municipality of Bernolákovo in the western Slovakian danube lowlands. The town is located 18 km from the centre of the capital Bratislava, close to the tri-border area Austria-Slovakia- Hungary.

Bosch has been remanufacturing starters and alternators for more than 50 years. When the location in Bernolákovo started remanufacturing alternators according to industrial standards in 2000, the long tradition continued. Today, around 200 employees are responsible for an annual output of almost 250,000 pieces.

Also the structure of the workforce reflects the high level of know-how at the location. Half of the employees have been working there for over 10 years and contribute to the company‘s success with their extensive experience.

In addition, more than 20 competent and experienced developers are focused on the development of remanufactured products as well as product releases and testing to ensure the high quality of the finished products. Beside that, findings from the analysis of eld returns in the local competence centre for quality assurance are incorporated into the further remanufacturing process as improvement measures.

A full report from the facility will be first published in the next edition of the Auto Trade Journal.