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Bosch Rexroth has broken ground on a 50,000-square-foot expansion at its Bethlehem facility, boosting capacity and reaffirming its Lehigh Valley roots. PHOTO/J.G. PETRUCCI
Bosch Rexroth breaks ground on facility expansion
Stacy Wescoe//August 21, 2025//
A Bethlehem manufacturer is growing.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for Bosch Rexroth at 2300 City Line Road in Bethlehem, to mark an expansion of the supplier of drive and control technologies facilities.
The expansion will add 50,000 square feet to Bosch Rexroth’s existing facility, which the company said it hopes will improve lead times for customers and support continued growth in the Lehigh Valley.
The project is being constructed by J.G. Petrucci Company Inc.
“Bosch’s expansion is a win for LVIP, for the City of Bethlehem, and for the Lehigh Valley. It’s a vote of confidence for the region,” said Joe Petrucci, project executive at Petrucci. “We look forward to delivering a building that reflects Bosch’s commitment to quality, safety, and innovation.”
Bosch Rexroth’s history in the Lehigh Valley began in 1967 with a small office in Easton, when the company was known simply as Rexroth. Seven years later, it expanded to a manufacturing facility in Bethlehem Township where it began producing hydraulic components.
The company has since grown, including its merger with Robert Bosch GmbH and has become a significant presence in the area and a key part of the Lehigh Valley’s industrial landscape.
Today, Bosch Rexroth operates multiple facilities in the region, focusing on hydraulics, automation, and additional manufacturing solutions.
“This new addition not only reinforces Bosch Rexroth’s long-term dedication to efficiently serving its customers, but also its commitment to Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley,” said Rafael Paredes, Bethlehem site plant manager for Bosch Rexroth. “We’re proud to grow our operations here, as we have for nearly 60 years, and this facility will play a critical role in our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our customers.”
Construction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026.
