Twenty-three suppliers receive European Supplier Performance Awards 2012 / Johnson Controls honors leading parts suppliers

Burscheid (ots) - Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive
seating, interiors and electronics, has once again honored its
top-performing suppliers at the BAYARENA in Leverkusen with the
European Supplier Performance Awards. The awards, given for the
second consecutive year, emphasize the value the company places on
effective supplier management. A total of 23 suppliers received
awards, seven more than in 2011.

The European Supplier Awards 2012 include Performance Awards and
Leadership Awards. They honor achievements in Continental Europe in
electronics, fabric and trim, metals and mechanisms, plastics and
resins and chemicals and foam.

"As a global leader in the automotive industry, our suppliers play
a crucial part in our success," said Terry Nadeau, group vice
president of purchasing for Johnson Controls' Automotive Seating
business. "In addition to awarding these suppliers new business, this
is our way of expressing our gratitude for the outstanding commitment
shown this year, and is also an incentive for suppliers to maintain
or strive for this level in the future."

Judges for Johnson Controls awarded points for important factors
such as quality, cost awareness, logistics, design, technology and
service. Depending on the total number of points achieved, Johnson
Controls awarded suppliers a Supplier Performance Award in platinum,
gold, silver or bronze. Heckler AG, a manufacturer of cold-forged
steel parts from Niefern-Öschelbronn in the northern Black Forest in
Germany, was the first-ever recipient of a Platinum Supplier
Performance Award. Higa S.R.O. from Slovenia and the Polish company
Gabec S.C. P.J. Kotkowscy received Gold awards. Johnson Controls
awarded the Silver Supplier Performance Award to Freescale
Semiconductor (USA), Nichia Europe B.V. (the Netherlands), Coatex NV
(Belgium), Ruba Fermuar San A.S (Turkey), Scherdel GmbH (Germany),
Estampaciones Industriales S.A. (Spain), Barton Cold-Form Ltd., TR
Fastenings Ltd. (both England), Omega Technology Plastic GmbH & Co.
KG (Germany), Izo-Blok S.A. (Poland) and Harbort GmbH & Co. KG
(Germany). The Bronze award was received by Integrated Silicon
Solution, Inc. (USA), American & Efird (USA), Naish Felts Ltd.
(England), Fico Cables Lda. (Portugal), Leggett & Platt Automotive
(USA), Industrias Garita S.L. (Spain) and Rabugino SP Z.o.o (Poland).

Three companies honored with Leadership Awards

Leadership Awards in the categories of Quality, Continuous
Improvement, Sustainability, Customer Satisfaction, Innovation or
Global Growth were shared by three companies. Mabuchi Motors, a
manufacturer of electric motors for the automotive sector, was
honored in the Innovation category. It received the award for
responsibility and flexibility in the face of increasing technical
requirements and fluctuating raw material prices. For example, the
company succeeded in eliminating the higher costs in the delivery of
rare-earth magnets through the design and use of technical
alternatives.

Estampaciones Industriales (EISA), a manufacturer of cut and
pressed metal components from Spain, won the Leadership Award in the
Quality category in addition to a Silver Supplier Performance Award.
"Quality assurance has been implemented in all phases of the
manufacturing process," the judges said. "In addition to this, the
company has 30 years of experience in the areas of stamping and tool
making with high standards and continuous process checks."

The final Leadership Award was given to the German I.G. Bauerhin
GmbH, global market leader in electric heated seats and a well-known
manufacturer of automotive electronics and seat occupancy sensors.
The specialist in car seats, which joined the Material Best Business
Practice (MBBP) initiative to support Johnson Controls' continuous
cost improvements and standardization of technical specifications,
reliably meets the expectations of Johnson Controls in terms of
quality, delivery performance, engineering solutions and customer
satisfaction.

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www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk/press.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in more than 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.

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

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

Astrid Schafmeister
Tel.: +49 2174 65-3189
Fax: +49 2174 65-3219
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com