FreshPer4mance coating from Johnson Controls makes automotive seat covers stain-resistant and antimicrobial / Removes dirt with one easy wipe, without leaving any marks (FOTO)

Burscheid, Germany (ots) -

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Johnson Controls, a global industrial company with core businesses
in the automotive, building, and battery industry, has developed a
coating for fabrics that keeps automotive seats clean and hygienic.
The coating repels dirt and liquid, and protects passengers from
microbes and static.

"Seat covers are subject to heavy use throughout a vehicle's
lifetime. To prevent damage caused by spilled coffee, ketchup, a
child's dirty hands or microbes, for example, we have developed
FreshPer4mance," said Peter Heift, group vice president and general
manager trim at Johnson Controls Automotive Seating.

FreshPer4mance is a highly effective coating that can be applied
to all cover fabrics. For optimum, long-lasting protection, Johnson
Controls coats the entire fabric - not just one side - in the new
product. FreshPer4mance makes textiles liquid-repellent, stain-
resistant, antistatic and antimicrobial. All sorts of stubborn dirt
can be removed with one easy wipe, without leaving any marks.

This makes the seats easier to keep clean, hygienic and odor free.
FreshPer4mance is ideal for heavily used seat covers in commercial
vehicles, as well as for vehicles with constantly changing drivers,
e.g. rental cars, car-sharing and pool vehicles. It also increases
the cleanliness and value of private vehicles.

FreshPer4mance enables automakers to expand their range of trim
fabrics to include lighter colors and thus offer their customers more
distinctive and customized vehicle options.

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

A video on FreshPer4mance is available at:
http://youtu.be/LQrhuzWT4OI

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

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