Johnson Controls launches joint venture plant in Chengdu to support Volvo's growth in China / New plant expands the company's footprint in western China

Chengdu, China (ots) - Johnson Controls, a global leader in
automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels and
interior electronics, is strengthening its production capability in
western China with the opening of a new plant in Chengdu. The
company's joint venture subsidiary, Chongqing Yanfeng Johnson
Controls Automotive Components Co., Ltd. ("CQYFJC"), launched the
plant in Chengdu, which supplies complete seating, headliners, floor
console carriers and related services to Volvo to support the
automaker's production programs in China.

"Globally, Johnson Controls is one of Volvo's core business
partners and strategic suppliers," said Johannes Roters, group vice
president and general manager China, Johnson Controls Automotive
Experience. "We continuously provide our customers with best-in-class
products, technologies and services around the world."

With the launch of Volvo vehicle programs in Chengdu, Johnson
Controls is the first major supplier to establish a manufacturing
plant and start production in a very short time with construction
beginning in November 2012.

Located in the Chengdu Economic & Technological Development Zone,
the plant now has 100 employees and focuses on supporting the Volvo
Chengdu plant. The first project launched was the Volvo S60L.

As one of Johnson Controls' most important production bases in
western China, the CQYFJC Chengdu plant expands Johnson Controls'
footprint in the region, and strengthens the company's positioning in
the Chinese automotive market.

"Johnson Controls is committed to exceeding our customers'
increasing expectations. We continuously improve our capabilities
together with our partners to deliver world-class products and
services to automakers in China," said Roters. "The new Chengdu plant
once again showcases our dedication to the Chinese market, as well as
our commitment to our customers and business partners."

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 Automotive Seating
Industriestraße 20-30
51399 Burscheid, Germany

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

Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk

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