Johnson Controls Wins CoreNet Global Innovator's Award for Solutions Navigator(TM)

Game-board assessment tool assists organizations with strategic facilities planning

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 8 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., a global leader in building efficiency and facilities management, announced today that it has earned the H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator's Award for its Solutions Navigator(TM) facility assessment and planning tool.

The 8th Annual CoreNet Global Innovator's Awards recognize the industry's most innovative practices in corporate real estate. Johnson Controls won the award in the "innovations by service providers" category.

Solutions Navigator is a specially designed "game-board" assessment tool that provides a structured, interactive process for facility owners, real estate managers and other key stakeholders to quickly assess and prioritize common facility related needs and practices.

"Solutions Navigator is a terrific decision support tool that can help companies get ahead of the curve in their real estate planning and be strategic in their approach. It's fun and informative, and like nothing else out there," said Richard Kadzis, director of special programs for CoreNet Global.

The navigation sessions, which are facilitated by certified Johnson Controls consultants, help organizations address a wide range of challenges, from the design of new facilities, to the improvement of existing infrastructure or the development of a facilities strategic plan.

"Research shows that organizations, and individuals within an organization, have very different perspectives on the relative importance of facility-related needs, as well as, the priorities for improvement. The Solutions Navigator helps organizations establish goals, define solutions and build consensus in a rapid, fun and objective manner," said Clay Nesler, vice president of Innovation Services and creator of the Solutions Navigator.

Over the past two years, the tool has been used by more than 1,000 people representing hundreds of organizations around the world. The data collected from these sessions allows clients to benchmark their facilities and operations across departments, sites or other organizations within their industry. The tool also provides data-driven recommendations for measuring and improving facility performance matched to the organization's specific needs and priorities.

Additional versions of the patent-pending, Solutions Navigator tool have been developed to support strategic planning in the areas of security, healthcare technology, manufacturing and sustainability.

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 , founded in 1885, is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ .