John Barth Selected to Chair National Minority Supplier Development Council
NEW YORK, May 17, 2004 -- John M. Barth, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls, Inc. has been named as chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
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The NMSDC works to increase procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.
Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive interiors, automotive batteries and facility management and control, spends more than $1 billion annually with diverse businesses, making it one of only 12 U.S. companies to achieve this milestone. NMSDC recognized the company's minority supplier development initiatives, as well as Mr. Barth's personal commitment and leadership, with its national "Corporation of the Year" award in October 2003.
Johnson Controls works with 1,100 diverse suppliers in every state in the union, representing 50 commodity and purchasing areas. The company's annual spending with diverse suppliers represents approximately 15 percent of its controllable purchases.
"Johnson Controls and its customers are helping to bring increasing numbers of the nation's fastest growing population segments into the economic mainstream," Mr. Barth said. "I welcome the opportunity to help the NMSDC build awareness of the significant growth opportunities that are created by partnering with minority suppliers."
"We are fortunate to have one of America's top corporate leaders at the helm, and we look forward to working with John Barth to expand opportunities for minority businesses, the fastest growing segment in our economy," said Harriet R. Michel, NMSDC president.
Mr. Barth is a past chairman of the Michigan Minority Business Development Council, one of the NMSDC's 39 Regional Councils.
NMSDC, a leading business membership organization, provides increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. The NMSDC Network, which includes 39 affiliated regional councils, matches more than 15,000 certified minority businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American) with its more than 3,500 corporate members, that want to purchase their goods and services. In 2002, member corporations' purchases from minority businesses exceeded $72.1 billion. Additional information about the National Minority Supplier Development Council can be found on the NMSDC Web site at www.nmsdc.org or by calling (212) 944-2430.
Johnson Controls, Inc., is a global market leader in automotive systems and facility management and control. In the automotive market, it is a major supplier of integrated seating and interior systems, and batteries. For non- residential facilities, Johnson Controls provides control systems and services including comfort, energy and security management. Johnson Controls , founded in 1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its sales for 2003 totaled $22.6 billion. For more information on Johnson Controls, Inc., visit the company's web site at www.johnsoncontrols.com .
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