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Johnson Controls Receives Multiple Honors From Wal-Mart

25 May 1999

Johnson Controls Receives Multiple Honors From Wal-Mart

    MILWAUKEE, May 24 -- Johnson Controls has been
honored by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. as "Vendor of the Year" in the
U.S. for 1998.  In addition, Johnson Controls has been selected as a Wal-Mart
"Vendor of the Quarter" in the U.S. for the fourth quarter of Wal-Mart's
fiscal year (Nov. 1998 through Jan. 1999).
    Johnson Controls is part of the team which produces the successful
EverStart battery line for Wal-Mart.  According to Jeff Degen, Wal-Mart
Category Manager for Johnson Controls, "For the EverStart team to be selected
for these vendor awards is an acknowledgment of our mutual commitment to
quality products.  We're being recognized for the fact that we work as a true
extension of the Wal-Mart team in developing sales and marketing strategies
for all batteries, chargers and related accessories."
    Wal-Mart selects its award recipients based on progress and innovation,
coupled with a professional attitude.
    "Recognizing a manufacturer as 'Vendor of the Year' is a tribute to their
organization and personnel," said David Glass, Chief Executive Officer,
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  "These vendors have maintained high product quality,
outstanding shipping records and have continually challenged industry
standards in order to accomplish our goal of satisfying the customer."
    "To be selected as Wal-Mart's 'Vendor of the Year' is indicative of the
close partnership we've had with Wal-Mart over the last 22 years," said Steve
Crutcher, Johnson Controls Sales Manager.  "We're committed to providing the
best possible products and value to Wal-Mart and its customers."
    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 seating and interior systems, and batteries.  For non-residential
facilities, Johnson Controls provides building control systems and services,
energy management and integrated facility management.  Johnson Controls,
founded in 1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis.  Its sales for 1998
totaled US $12.6 billion.