Chinese joint venture Yanfeng Johnson Controls celebrates its 15th anniversary / Strategic partnership to build a world-class automotive seating supplier

Shanghai, China (ots) - Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls Seating
Co., Ltd. (YFJC), a leader in the Chinese automotive seating
industry, celebrates its 15th anniversary.

YFJC, the joint venture between Johnson Controls and Yanfeng
Visteon, was formed 15 years ago. By leveraging Johnson Controls'
core product and technology portfolio, YFJC provides automakers with
a full range of seating solutions that support the differentiation of
their vehicle brands. YFJC's products range from standard four-way to
luxury 18-way seats, from components such as metal structures,
mechanisms, foam, trim and headrests to complete seating systems.

In the past 15 years, YFJC has gradually achieved vertical
integration in the entire production chain and has become the largest
automotive seating supplier in China. It is also Johnson Controls'
biggest seating joint venture in Asia in terms of scale, management
and technology.

In addition to domestic business, YFJC delivers seating products
to 19 countries. YFJC has 35 manufacturing and engineering facilities
across China and employs more than 14,000 employees. A strategic
footprint has been formed with Shanghai as the national center and
Yantai, Nanjing, Chongqing and Guangzhou as four regional hubs.

As part of Johnson Controls' global innovation network, YFJC is
dedicated to enhancing its innovation, design, engineering and
testing capabilities. Its technical center has more than 450
engineers who average more than eight years of work experience. The
center's technical capabilities cover innovation, advanced
engineering, product development, consumer research, industrial
design, benchmarking, prototype and testing capabilities such as sled
testing for seating products.

Through product platforms, YFJC provides customers with integrated
and modular solutions that can meet all levels of requirements. YFJC
has developed many self-owned intellectual properties that are
specially designed for the Chinese market.

Both partners praised YFJC's achievements.

"Fifteen years ago, a common goal brought Yanfeng and Johnson
Controls together. We both committed to build an automotive seating
and components company with complete development capabilities, a full
range of product solutions, advanced manufacturing processes,
competitive cost, world-class quality and delivery services. YFJC has
achieved recognized success in these areas, proving that our decision
15 years ago to partner with Johnson Controls was perfectly correct,"
said Ma Zhen'gang, deputy general manager from Yanfeng Visteon and
chairman of YFJC.

"As a seating manufacturer that is committed to the local market,
YFJC's success represents Johnson Controls' success in China," said
Johannes Roters, group vice president and general manager China,
Johnson Controls Automotive Experience, "We believe YFJC will further
integrate resources from both companies."

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.

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
Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk
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