Johnson Controls forms new joint venture to integrate seating mechanisms capabilities in China (BILD)

Shanghai, China (ots) -

Johnson Controls Yanfeng Mechanisms Co., Ltd. ("JCYM") supplies
state-of-the-art products to major automakers in China

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead
systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics,
recently signed a contract with Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls
Seating Co., Ltd. ("YFJC") to set up a new seating mechanisms joint
venture in Shanghai.

The new joint venture will be called Johnson Controls Yanfeng
Mechanisms Co., Ltd. ("JCYM"). It will supply major automakers in
China with a comprehensive seating mechanisms portfolio, including
tracks, recliners, adjusters and latches, as well as full service
capabilities - from design and engineering of individual mechanisms
and related technologies to manufacturing the final products.

All current seating mechanisms businesses and capabilities of YFJC
and Johnson Controls will be transferred and integrated into this new
joint venture. Johnson Controls will also bring into the new joint
venture its innovative mechanisms product portfolio which was
significantly enhanced after acquiring two highly respected suppliers
of premium seating metal structures and mechanisms in 2011 - C. Rob.
Hammerstein Group ("CRH") and Keiper.

"With the establishment of this new joint venture, we aim to
reinforce vertical integration in core seating mechanisms
technologies and provide our customers with state-of-the-art products
manufactured locally in China," said Johannes Roters, group vice
president and general manager China, Johnson Controls Automotive
Experience.

"It will allow us to generate sustainable growth in seating
mechanisms and become the market leader of metal and mechanisms in
China within the next five years," added Roters.

Pending regulatory and other customary closing conditions, the new
joint venture is expected to become operational in the second half of
2012. Financial terms regarding the transaction were not disclosed.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 162,000 employees
create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy
and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive
batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles;
and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to
sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of
the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and
by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to
shareholders and making our customers successful.

About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating,
overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior
electronics. We support all major automakers in the differentiation
of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced
manufacturing capabilities. With 240 locations worldwide, we are
where our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed the comfort
and style of our products, from single components to complete
interiors. With our global capability we supply approximately 50
million cars per year.

About Yanfeng Johnson Controls ("YFJC"):

Yanfeng Johnson Controls is the market leader in automotive
seating industry serving almost all automakers in China. Our 13,000
employees create innovative seating system, including metal and
mechanisms, foam and trim, headrest and complete seat assembly, as
well as overhead solutions. With more than 35 footprints around
China, we're close to our customers. We adopt advanced operation and
management systems, pursue lean manufacturing, always take the
quality as the core and innovation as the driving force, and
continually exceed our customers' increasing expectations.

For more information, please contact:
Johnson Controls GmbH
Industriestraße 20-30
51399 Burscheid Germany

Ulrich Andree
Tel.: +49 2174 65-4343
Fax: +49 2174 65-3219
E-mail: ulrich.andree@jci.com