Johnson Controls unveils seating, interior and battery innovations at the 2015 North American International Auto Show

Detroit (ots) -

Innovations for automotive seating, interior and battery

Global automotive industry trends like urban mobility, comfort,
fuel economy and autonomous driving are the driving forces behind
Johnson Controls' innovations in seating, interior and batteries that
will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
in Detroit.

Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, will showcase
two vehicle interior concepts for the first time at NAIAS that
address these global trends. The 2015 Automotive Seating Demonstrator
"SD15" and the Automotive Interiors Demonstrator "ID15" display
innovative new products that offer enhanced comfort, personalization
options and other unique features addressing the mega trend of
autonomous driving. Johnson Controls will also unveil a new battery
to help automakers meet increasing fuel efficiency and emission
reduction regulations.

"At Johnson Controls, we are always thinking ahead to ensure we're
offering the right solutions for vehicles that meet drivers'
expectations today and in the future," said Beda Bolzenius, president
of Johnson Controls Automotive Experience and vice chairman Johnson
Controls Asia Pacific. "Our seating, interior and battery solutions
help advance our automaker customers' brands as well as enhance the
overall driving experience."

In addition to the debut of SD15 and ID15, highlights of Johnson
Controls' 10,000-square-foot exhibit in room 310B of Detroit's Cobo
Center include:

- Automotive seating systems that achieve lighter weight, allow for
customization and improve performance through products such as the
new Loft rear seat and protective FreshPer4mance seat coating and
its innovative carbon-fiber-based seat back frame CAMISMA

- Interior materials and flexible designs for door panels,
instrument panels, floor consoles and overhead consoles that
increase the consumer's perception of value across all vehicle
segments through mass reduction and enhanced functionality

- A full spectrum of battery systems for conventional, Start-
Stop, Micro Hybrid, hybrid and electric vehicles that meet the
evolving needs of the global market

- The new Recaro Sport Seat Platform, an innovative, lightweight
and highly modular sport car seat platform concept for original
equipment manufacturers

An event sponsor and exhibitor, this is the 21st year that Johnson
Controls is involved in the NAIAS. Its exhibit will be open to media
and invited guests with a press conference held at 6:30 a.m. EST on
Monday, Jan. 12.

NAIAS - one of the world's premier automotive exhibitions - opens
to the media and industry officials on Monday, Jan. 12. It will open
to the public from Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25. For
more information, please visit: www.naias.com.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. The company's
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. Johnson Controls'
commitment to sustainability dates back to its roots in 1885, with
the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through its
growth strategies and by increasing market share, Johnson Controls is
committed to delivering value to shareholders and making its
customers successful.

About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

Johnson Controls Automotive Experience is a global leader in
automotive seating, overhead systems, floor consoles, door panels and
instrument panels. The company supports all major automakers in the
differentiation of their vehicles through its products, technologies
and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With more than 220 plants
worldwide, Johnson Controls is where its customers need it to be.
Consumers have enjoyed the comfort and style of Johnson Controls
products, from single components to complete interiors. With its
global capability the company supplies more than 50 million cars per
year.

About Johnson Controls Power Solutions

Johnson Controls Power Solutions is the world's largest
manufacturer of automotive batteries, supplying approximately 140
million every year to automakers and aftermarket retailers. The
company's full range of lead acid and Lithium-ion battery technology
powers nearly every type of vehicle for our customers- including
conventional, Start-Stop, Micro Hybrid, hybrid and electric. Johnson
Controls' recycling system has helped make automotive batteries the
most recycled consumer product in the world. Globally, 15,000
employees develop, manufacture, distribute and recycle batteries at
more than.

For more information, please contact:

Johnson Controls GmbH
Industriestraße 20-30
51399 Burscheid

Lars Boelke
Automotive Seating
Tel.: +49 2174 65-1117
E-Mail: lars.boelke@jci.com

Astrid Schafmeister
Automotive Interiors
Tel.: +49 2174 65-3189
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

Christian Riedel
Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA
Tel.: +49 511 975-1094
E-Mail: christian.m.riedel@jci.com

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