As demand for Bosch fire detectors expands at a scorching pace across India, it is the right time to manufacture and distribute them locally. Thanks to key strategic partnerships with Bosch in India, top-quality AVENAR detectors are now Made in India for India.
Bosch Fire has manufactured an array of top fire detection products to award-winning standards worldwide for decades. The vast production plant in Ovar, Portugal, for instance, has manufactured fire detection solutions for distribution to numerous countries for many years – including India as a key export market. As India increasingly invests in its national infrastructure and the construction of new facilities and services, this generates huge potential for further manufacturing for distribution of fire detectors across India.
The Bosch Fire Business Unit has always regarded India as a significant business partner. This cooperation is growing continuously, with closer collaboration with notable organizations such as the Fire Safety Association India, for instance. Michael Hirsch, Head of Bosch Fire, explained, “We already made major investments in the sales and marketing of our products in India and integrated our Bosch training on all relevant technologies.”
Referring to the expansion of this strategy to include manufacturing, he said, “We set up a production facility in Bangalore to serve the local demand for fire detectors in India which is growing exponentially.”
The timing of the ceremonial launch of the RBAI assembly line for Bosch fire detectors in 2023 could not have been better. Authorities in India are specifying increasing percentages of products which should be manufactured locally with a national ‘Make in India’ initiative. Sales Head for Bosch Fire Systems in India Jignesh Vora said, “Bosch Fire is not only fostering India’s status as a leading production hub, but is also sharing manufacturing frameworks to produce the most advanced fire detection technology in the market.”
Unboxing of the locally manufactured AVENAR fire detector
The main function of fire detectors is to transmit crucial monitoring input to control panels which then determine whether an alert should be raised or not. Reliability of this technology is vital for both safety and business continuity.
This propelled the continual development and lab testing of Bosch Fire products to the development of the latest, cutting-edge fire detectors – the AVENAR detector 4000 series. Michael Hirsh said, “We are fully aware of the high business costs of false alarms, besides obvious safety concerns of slow response times. AVENAR 4000 addresses diverse risks and hazards with precise and highly reliable monitoring.”
The manufacturing site in Bangalore is a replica of the plant in Ovar. The data which feeds processes on the new AVENAR production facility is also identical. The plant’s output therefore meets all international standards with fire detection products of exceptional Bosch quality. Safety managers and system integrators across India can now install and work with extremely dependable fire detection products – produced in their home country.
Team at inauguration of the AVENAR fire detector Production line
Far from being a one-size-fits-all solution, AVENAR 4000 detectors are available in multi-sensor variations to include optical, thermal and chemical detection as required for each space and scenario on a premises. Product features like Dual-Ray optical detection can differentiate between harmless substances like steam, and real smoke particles to avoid nuisance alarms. The E-smog feature reduces detection interference from electromagnetic disturbances, which is a common issue in modern buildings. AVENAR detectors are therefore consistently reliable, even on sites with heavy-duty cabling such as railway stations.
Every kind of edifice in India, from healthcare facilities to luxury hotels, data centers, or even dusty industrial sites, can now be covered by world-class fire detection, thanks to the proven success of AVENAR detectors in wide-ranging applications. Managers of business and residential premises can even plan building extensions to be covered by the same top-quality fire detection. Jignesh Vora said, “Our systems are fully future-proof due to their modularity and backwards compatibility.” AVENAR 4000 detectors therefore not only provide reliable detection coverage for homes and businesses. They are cost-effective, durable, and with local production serving local customers, extremely sustainable, too.
Bosch has invested significant time into building a solid network of dedicated partners across India to demonstrate the high quality and versatility of the AVENAR detector 4000 series. These established networks align with the Bosch ‘local for local’ initiatives as well as India’s own ‘Make in India’ initiative. Safety managers, systems integrators and distributors of fire detection solutions in India are all invited to work with Bosch experts to see first-hand how AVENAR 4000 can address their specific fire safety scenarios.
