Johnson Controls plans further production expansion in China / Presence in China will get stronger with 11 new production facilities (BILD)

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Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, seating
components, automotive electronics, and interiors, will expand in
China: After 16 years of continuous growth, Johnson Controls
Automotive Experience plans to increase its number of production
locations from 57 to 68 in China over the next few years.

"We are focusing on innovative complete interior solutions in
China that anticipate market needs and meet customer expectations in
terms of differentiation, comfort, safety, and sustainability," said
Johannes Roters, group vice president and general manager China,
Johnson Controls Automotive Experience. "This will enable us to help
our customers increase their market share in China and achieve
economic success. Out of all international suppliers, our company has
the strongest presence in China and has a comprehensive product
portfolio with vertical integration and efficient processes. In
addition, we are the industry leader in industrial design and
development."

Thanks to strategic partnerships with Chinese partners, Johnson
Controls Automotive Experience is very well positioned in the growth
market of China, recording sales of approximately US $4.6 billion in
2012 and employing nearly 25,000 people (including joint ventures) in
the country.

Since beginning operations in China in 1997, the company has
continuously expanded its activities in the country. Johnson Controls
Automotive Experience is now engaged in 32 joint ventures with 24
strategic partners. The company operates 57 production plants in 27
cities in China, a number that is expected to increase to 68 over the
next few years.

The automotive supplier is highly vertically integrated in China.
Besides its extensive manufacturing footprint, Johnson Controls
operates ten engineering sites in eight Chinese cities. With more
than 1,150 engineers and 44 designers, the company has established
expert capabilities in design, development, engineering, and product
safety testing.

Over the last 16 years, Johnson Controls' two biggest Chinese
joint ventures - Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls Seating Co., Ltd.
(YFJC) and Changchun FAWAY-Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Co.,
Ltd. (FJC) have become fully fledged technology providers. Both
supply customers with products characterized by their high-quality
design, superior craftsmanship and innovative engineering solutions.
Reliable quality assurance and production processes complete the
range of services.

Johnson Controls supports the growth of both local and
international automakers in China. The company locally supplies
comprehensive interior solutions, including design, development, and
production. It also offers products and solutions from its global
production network in Chinese locations.

Johnson Controls will present its innovations from Sept. 12-22,
2013, at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, in
Hall 5.1, Booth B28.

Facts and figures about Johnson Controls Automotive Experience in
China

In China since 1997

China headquarters 9th Floor, Building B
SOHO Zhongshan Plaza
1065 West Zhongshan Road
Shanghai 200051, China

Group vice president and Johannes Roters
general manager China

Sales (fiscal year 2012) US $4.6 billion

Employees (including joint 25,000
ventures)

Manufacturing sites today 57

Planned manufacturing sites 68
in the future

Engineering sites 10 sites in 8 cities: Shanghai (3
sites),
Changchun, Beijing, Shenyang,
Guangzhou, Chongqing, Kunshan, Wuhu

Engineers More than 1,150

Designers 44

Capabilities Design, development, engineering,
prototype, testing for automotive
seating, interiors, and electronics
products.

Joint ventures 32 (with a total of 24 strategic
partners)

Biggest joint ventures Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls
Seating Co., Ltd. (YFJC)
> manufactures complete seat systems and
components, as well as overhead
solutions

Changchun FAWAY-Johnson Controls
Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (FJC)
> manufactures complete seat systems and
components, as well as total interiors
products

Products
Automotive Seating Complete seat systems
Seating components (metal structures,
mechanisms, foam, fabrics, trim)

Automotive Interiors Instrument panels
Floor consoles
Door panels
Headliners
Overhead systems
Overhead consoles
Sun visors
Integrated interiors

Automotive Electronics Driver information
Infotainment and connectivity
Body electronics

Customers All major international and national
automakers present in China

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 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 GmbH
Automotive Seating
Industriestrasse 20-30
51399 Burscheid, Germany

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

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

Johnson Controls Interiors Management GmbH
Automotive Electronics & Interiors
Jagenbergstrasse 1
41468 Neuss, Germany

Astrid Schafmeister
Tel.: +49 2131 609 3028
E-mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk
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