At the 2006 North American International Auto Show, Johnson Controls Plans to Introduce Dozens of Customer-Focused Innovations

Leading Global Supplier to Showcase New Technologies in Vehicle Seating and Interiors, Hybrid Vehicle Batteries

DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- For the 12th consecutive year, Johnson Controls will have a major presence at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as an event sponsor and exhibitor. The company -- a leading global supplier of automotive seating, interiors, electronics and batteries -- will showcase its latest products and technologies at the 2006 NAIAS. Johnson Controls also will hold two press conferences, and serve as the host sponsor of the AutoWeek Design Forum, which will be held on January 11, 2006.

Johnson Controls' 9,000-square-foot exhibit will be presented in room D2- 15 of Detroit's Cobo Center. It will be open to invited guests from the auto industry and the media from January 8 through January 12, 2006. Company press conferences will be held at the same site on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 9:20 a.m., and on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 12:00 p.m.

At the first press conference, officials from Johnson Controls will unveil the firm's latest innovations in rear-seat accessibility; interior trim design and integration; and occupant comfort and safety.

The Tuesday press conference will focus on additional product introductions, hybrid vehicle batteries and power-management systems; and announcements about strategic business directions and recently awarded supply contracts.

"Our Focus ... You" is the official theme of the Johnson Controls exhibit and related activities at the 2006 NAIAS.

"We have a strong emphasis on understanding the needs and delivering value to our automotive customers around the world, as well as the vehicle buyers they serve," said Keith Wandell, president of the Automotive Group and executive vice president of Johnson Controls. "This strong focus on the customer will be reflected throughout our NAIAS display."

Products and concepts being displayed by Johnson Controls at the 2006 NAIAS event include:

  --  EZaxis Seating, which provides the industry's fastest and most user-
      friendly access to third-row seats.

  --  Advanced, active safety technologies, including seating products
      designed to reduce injury risks due to whiplash and "submarining."

  --  All-new seating solutions to optimize comfort, quality, safety and
      performance.

  --  An array of battery and power-management technologies for the hybrid-
      electric vehicles of today and the near future.

  --  A mid-size, gas-electric, sport-utility vehicle featuring a lithium-
      ion battery system developed, packaged and integrated by Johnson
      Controls.

  --  New interior trim materials, systems and products -- including
      Perimeter Overhead System -- that add new levels of innovation,
      craftsmanship and performance to vehicle cabins.

  --  A wide range of innovative instrument clusters; multi-function
      displays; floor and overhead consoles and systems. The latest version
      of the Railport(R) Vehicle Personalization system from Johnson
      Controls will also be shown.

  --  The most-recent electronics innovations from Johnson Controls,
      including BlueConnect(R) a vehicle-integrated, wireless connectivity
      solution; AutoVision(R), a high-value, rear-seat entertainment system;
      and HomeLink(R) Wireless Control System, a technology that links the
      vehicle with the driver's home.

  --  Many additional technologies reflecting the theme "Our Focus ... You."

For the 10th year in a row, Johnson Controls will serve as the host sponsor of the AutoWeek Design Forum. The one-day event, scheduled for January 11, 2006 at Cobo Center, brings together people from various backgrounds and disciplines who embrace design as the ultimate factor that distinguishes products. Last year's AutoWeek Design Forum attracted more than 700 participants, including students, car design professionals, and designers from other industries.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise. Johnson Controls has 136,000 employees in more than 1,000 locations serving customers in 125 countries. Founded in 1885, the company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ .