Five Johnson Controls Plants honored with Quality Excellence Award from General Motors / Winners meet or exceed a stringent set of quality performance criteria

Milwaukee, USA (ots) - Johnson Controls was among the first
recipients of the new GM Quality Excellence Award for consistent
outstanding quality for a range of products it provides to General
Motors. The award went to five of the company's plants that are
located throughout the world.

"Quality and customer satisfaction are fundamental to how we
operate at Johnson Controls," said Stephen A. Roell, chairman and
chief executive officer of Johnson Controls. "We are honored that
General Motors, a long-standing and valued customer of Johnson
Controls recognized us for our achievements with five GM Quality
Excellence Awards."

Johnson Controls plants receiving the global automaker's award
are: seating plants in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saragossa, Spain and
Lerma, Mexico, a headliner plant in Lansing, U.S. and a battery plant
in Sorocaba, Brazil.

Winners meet or exceed a stringent set of quality performance
criteria set by General Motors along with cross-functional support of
the entire GM organization. The GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
recognized about 7 percent of product suppliers - those who have
demonstrated the highest levels of quality performance over the
previous 12 months.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000
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 Johnson Controls Power Solutions

Johnson Controls Power Solutions is the global leader in lead-acid
automotive batteries and advanced batteries for Start-Stop, hybrid
and electric vehicles. Our 50 manufacturing, recycling and
distribution centers supply more than one third of the world's lead-
acid batteries to major automakers and aftermarket retailers. Through
our innovations we are building the advanced battery industry for
hybrid and electric vehicles. We were the first company in the world
to produce lithium-ion batteries for mass-production hybrid vehicles.
Our commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our world-class
technology, manufacturing and recycling capabilities.

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

Oliver Herkert
Tel.: +49 2174 65-4348
E-Mail: oliver.herkert@jci.com

Johnson Controls GmbH
Automotive Electronics & Interiors
Industriestraße 20-30
51399 Burscheid
Germany

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

Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA
Am Leineufer 51
30419 Hannover
Germany

Frantisek Sasek
Tel.: +49 511 975-1053
E-Mail: frantisek.sasek@jci.com

Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.de