Simplifying the workplace for employees with a multi-brand 18V battery platform: AMPShare – Powered by Bosch launches in the US and Canada, expanding compatibility with brands such as FEIN and Rothenberger
New Multi-Brand Battery Alliance to Provide Power Tool Users with Maximum Power, Reliability and Tool Compatibility
PROSPECT, IL. (May 16, 2023) –Today,Bosch Power Tools, with founders;FEINandRothenberghave announced the launch of AMPShare – Powered by Bosch, now available in the US and Canada. This multi-brand global battery alliance furthers these companies’ shared vision of battery efficiency and provides trade professionals with the best and most comprehensive 18V power system that is compatible across brands, applications and even countries. This launch expands on the previously launched AMPShare platform in the EU in 2022.
“At Bosch, we remain committed to making hard work easier for professional workers by delivering quality products, offering complete system solutions and equipping a truly cordless workplace,” said Robert Hesse, President and CEO of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. “AMPShare is the creation of our shared vision to create energy efficiency for workers, no matter the task at hand, and to advance industrial technology. It’s a cordless system that professional workers can rely on.”
AMPShare – Powered by Bosch launches in the US and Canada with founding partners; Bosch Power Tools NA, FEIN Power Tools US and Rothenberger USA. In addition to these founding partners, 12 additional brands are joining the Alliance with products launching in 2023 and/or 2024: HONSEL, Ledlenser, Mato, Medmix Cox and MK, Orgapack and Signode, PerfectPro, Steinel, Bosch Rexroth Corp, Titan and Wagner.
The AMPShare battery is the current Bosch 18V battery that workers in the US and Canada relied on. The physical batteries have been updated with the AMPShare branding. Alliance member brands use this battery platform for select tools, increasing the platform’s compatibility by allowing professionals to use the same powerful 18V battery platform with additional cordless tools.
Through the AMPShare – Powered by Bosch alliance, the founding partners set industry standards for employees. “As a leading manufacturer in our industry, our team at Rothenberger is proud to bring expertise in connecting, installing and maintaining pipes to the AMPShare alliance,” said Kevin Rewerts, President and Managing Director at Rothenberger USA. “With AMPShare, focused on creating maximum value for our user through the quality of our products, we can deliver the best pipe tools, including batteries, with extensive compatibility and industry-leading technology to power a range of products.”
Features and benefits
The AMPShare – Powered by Bosch alliance is a battery platform to build on and aims to make the tough workday easier and promote a cordless workplace. The AMPShare – Powered by Bosch battery system offers benefits such as extensive compatibility, advanced battery design and fast charging to support workers in a variety of applications.
- Compatibility:The AMPShare – Powered by Bosch batteries are compatible with selected and newly launched tools in the multi-brand alliance, including the current and future Bosch 18V system.
- Leading battery technology:Within the AMPShare system, a range of batteries with CORE18V technology deliver optimal power-to-weight ratio, powerful performance and COOLPACK 2.0 thermal management technology for longer life compared to AMPShare batteries without this technology.
- Professional expertise:Created by the expert brands in their respective fields, users can have confidence in the AMPShare – Powered by Bosch system when used in various applications.
- Save time, money and space:By using AMPShare batteries in applications and tools, users can save space in their toolbox, as well as time and money by purchasing fewer batteries and chargers.
The AMPShare branded battery platform will be rolled out to several retailers and distribution partners in the US and Canada starting in June. Current Bosch Power Tools batteries and AMPShare alliance products are compatible with the AMPShare battery, as well as future Bosch Power Tools products launching in 2023 and beyond. FEIN users can use the AMPShare battery system on MULTIM ASTER 500 and 700 oscillating multi-tools to get started, with additional tools in different categories coming soon. Rothenberger will offer AMPShare compatibility on select battery-powered products in 2024, including the pressing tool, bending tool and vacuum pump.
Power tool users are encouraged to stay tuned for specific brand announcements regarding tool compatibility with the AMPShare platform from current alliance member brands and those looking to join.
For more information about AMPShare – Powered by Bosch, visitBoschTools.com/AMPShareor the Bosch Power Tools Press Room atpressroom.boschtools.com.
