Johnson Controls introduces new foil process for two-color door panels (BILD)

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Johnson Controls showcases innovative production process for a
two-color surface on door panels at the IAA

At the 65th IA Johnson Controls,a global leader in automotive
electronics and interiors, will debut a new two-color door panel
innovation at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. This
process enables a two-color surface on a one-piece carrier with
higher quality and lower cost than products currently available. The
precise positioning of the color-split line within a groove
eliminates the need for an appliqué covering, resulting in a
high-quality appearance, found mostly in the premium segment, at a
lower cost.

Instead of having to assemble two parts with different colored
cover stocks, Johnson Controls' solution results in a multicolor,
one piece panel with a contoured design line. The typical practice to
achieve two color door panels has been to produce two different
colored panels and assemble them together. The poor quality of the
joint between the two colors often required a costly appliqué to be
placed over the joint. Johnson Controls' two color innovation
provides a high quality joint line with precise positioning into a
groove in the door panel carrier. Simulation and tooling technology
employed during development ensure a consistently high quality
finished product at a lower cost than today's two-color solutions.

"We believe this is a highly efficient production technology and
that there is significant market potential for the new two-color foil
process," said Han Hendriks, vice president, Advanced Product
Development for Johnson Controls' Automotive Electronics & Interiors.
"This simple, cost-saving technology enables two-color solutions with
a high-quality appearance in lower vehicle segments."

Future applications using foil made of thermoplastic polyolefin
(TPO) are also possible. The optimized process for producing two-
color door panels not only offers the benefits of reduced weight,
costs and logistics outlay, but also considerably improved noise-
vibration-harshness and crash performance. The patented two-color
foil process from Johnson Controls will be available for model year
2016 vehicles.

Johnson Controls will present its innovations from Sept. 12 -
Sept. 22, 2013, at the IAA in Hall 5.1, Booth B28. Johnson Controls
will hold a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Digital images are available online from
www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk/press.

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.

Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

Johnson Controls Automotive Experience 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 more than 240 plants
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 more than
50 million cars per year.

For more information, please contact:
Johnson Controls Interiors Management GmbH
Jagenbergstrasse 1
41468 Neuss
Germany

Automotive Electronics & Interiors
Astrid Schafmeister
Tel.: +49 2131 609-3028
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk