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Johnson Controls Receives Top Honors from Wal-Mart Canada

9 June 1999

Johnson Controls Receives Top Honors from Wal-Mart Canada

    MILWAUKEE, June 8 -- Johnson Controls has been awarded the
prestigious "1998 Vendor Partner of the Year" award from Wal-Mart Canada, Inc.
    "Recognizing a manufacturer as 'Vendor Partner of the Year' is a testament
to the quality not only of its products but to the quality of its people as
well," said David Ferguson, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Canada, Inc.
    Ross Thompson, Divisional Merchandise Manager for Wal-Mart Canada, Inc.,
who presented the award, acknowledged that the "Vendor Partner of the Year"
award is based on progress and innovation, coupled with a commitment to
increase market share and grow the business.
    According to Ed Danyluk, Sales Manager for Johnson Controls, "This award
is a tribute to the team effort that we enjoy with every Wal-Mart associate in
all aspects of marketing and sales.  It speaks to our mutual commitment to
provide quality battery products, on-time delivery, and exceptional value to
Wal-Mart and its customers."
    Johnson Controls is the exclusive supplier of the successful line of
Energizer and Eveready automotive batteries as well as Energizer marine, and
specialty batteries for Wal-Mart Canada, Inc.
    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.