Johnson Controls honored for being the most innovative supplier of automotive interiors (BILD)

Burscheid, Germany (ots) -

Supplier awarded Automotive Innovations Award 2013 for solutions
in the fields of automotive seating and interior components

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, seating
components and automotive interiors and electronics, has received the
Automotive Innovations Award 2013 in the Interiors category. Last
night, the renowned Center of Automotive Management in Bergisch
Gladbach, and consulting and auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers,
honored the most innovative automakers and suppliers in Frankfurt.

"The Automotive Innovations Award 2013 recognizes the immense
innovative capabilities of Johnson Controls," said Andreas Eppinger,
group vice president Technology Management, Johnson Controls
Automotive Seating. "Automotive seating is technically very complex.
At Johnson Controls, we are continually working on innovations in the
fields of safety, comfort and sustainability," said Eppinger. "When
it comes to door panels, instrument panels or headliners, we offer
our customers both innovative and lightweight components that save
weight and reduce consumption. In doing so, we rely on renewable and
particularly environmentally friendly raw materials," said Han
Hendriks, vice president Technology & Innovation, Johnson Controls
Automotive Electronics & Interiors.

The Center of Automotive Management and PricewaterhouseCoopers
analyzed the innovations made public by the award winners for degree
of innovation and benefits, and asked automakers to name the most
innovative companies in the respective fields for the five supplier
categories.

Key criteria for awarding Johnson Controls the prize in the
Interiors category were, for example, numerous innovations in the
field of lightweight construction, highly flexible and space-saving
seating systems as well as interior components (e.g. door panels)
made of renewable raw materials. "Johnson Controls prevailed in the
Interiors category thanks to its high degree of innovation and
practical, environmentally-friendly solutions," said Professor Stefan
Bratzel, head of the Center of Automotive Management.

Digital images are available online from
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 168,000
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
Industriestraße 20?30
51399 Burscheid Germany

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

Astrid Schafmeister
Automotive Electronics & Interiors
Tel.: +49 2174 65-3189
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com
Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk

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