Johnson Controls forms a new fabrics joint venture in Huainan, China

Huainan, China / Burscheid, Germany (ots) -

Company further enhances vertical integration in automotive
fabrics

Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with
established core businesses in the automotive, building, and energy
storage industries, today signed an agreement with Shanghai Yanfeng
Industry and Commerce Co., Ltd. and Anhui Yansheng Automotive Trim
Co., Ltd. to form a new fabrics joint venture in Huainan City, Anhui
Province, China.

The new joint venture, named Anhui New Nangang Johnson Controls
Automotive Trim Co., Ltd., will provide Chinese automakers with a
variety of services from fabric design, engineering and manufacturing
to trim products. The joint venture owns the capability of warp
knitting and circular knitting, and its product portfolio includes
woven fabrics as well as seat trim covers.

Mr. Qian Li, deputy mayor of Huainan City, Mr. Ma Zhengang,
general manager, Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd., Eric
Sorret, group vice president and general manager China, Johnson
Controls Automotive Experience, and Mr. Tong Qingxuan, general
manager, Anhui Yansheng Automotive Trim Co., Ltd., attended the
signing ceremony.

"Through vertical integration in recent years, Johnson Controls
has developed world-class capabilities globally in weaving, knitting,
fine trimming, lamination, dyeing and fabric tune-up technologies."
said Sorret.

"China is a strategic market for Johnson Controls. We are
committed to supporting the development of the Chinese market. As the
third fabrics facility in China, this new joint venture will leverage
Johnson Controls' global capabilities, allowing us to support
customers in differentiating their vehicle programs," Sorret added.

"Johnson Controls is one of the first global Fortune 500 companies
to invest in Huainan," said Mr. Qian Li, deputy mayor of Huainan
City. "We believe the joint venture will provide a great opportunity
for the city's industry and human resource development."

The joint venture is expected to start operations in October 2014.
Financial terms regarding the transaction were not disclosed.

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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. In 2013, Corporate
Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14
company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For
additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

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