Johnson Controls' Exhibit at NAIAS Demonstrates How Company Delivers Value at Every Stage of the Vehicle Life Cycle
4 January 2001
Johnson Controls' Exhibit at NAIAS Demonstrates How Company Delivers Value at Every Stage of the Vehicle Life Cycle
Knowledge, technology, global reach and innovation
enable company to deliver outstanding vehicle interiors
DETROIT, Jan. 4 At the end of the day, Johnson Controls
wants its customers to realize the magnitude of its capability to
provide innovative solutions for vehicle interiors. Whether it's supplying one
system or an entire interior, Johnson Controls has positioned itself as a
supplier that delivers appropriate solutions which add value to vehicles at
every stage of their life cycle.
For the seventh consecutive year, Johnson Controls is displaying its
latest interior solutions at the North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS) in Detroit. The company's 9,000-square-foot exhibit -- in room D2-15
at Cobo Center -- reflects the company's ability to create superior products
and interiors by focusing on four key areas -- knowledge, technology, global
reach and innovation. The company's newly updated web site -- at
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com -- also carries this message to employees, customers,
shareholders and the general public.
"Our knowledge, technology, global presence and commitment to innovation
are among Johnson Controls' most important assets," said Rande Somma,
president of North America for Johnson Controls. "And they provide a fertile
environment for us to design and supply interior products that invite and
delight consumers, benefit automakers, and add great value to vehicles."
At NAIAS, Johnson Controls will display two major concepts:
* LEGO InMotion by Johnson Controls, which was developed in an exclusive
partnership with LEGO Company. With this concept, Johnson Controls completely
redefines vehicle interiors. Based on insights from extensive consumer
research, this interior design reflects the company's ability to interpret
consumers' wants and translate them into innovative products for families on
the go.
* Kion, an innovative concept that provides a vision of what a vehicle
interior looks like when the consumer's voice drives the development process.
Bringing the touches of home to the interior, Kion provides enhanced comfort,
functionality and flexibility by connecting cars to life.
The company also will exhibit door and overhead systems and cockpit
modules. With its door systems, Johnson Controls demonstrates its ability to
supply door modules with functions and features that are appropriate for each
individual customer. In the cockpit area, the company shows its strengths in
applying expertise in instrument panel trim, seamless passenger-airbag systems
and user interfaces, and integrating the leading technologies of its Peer
Partners. Overhead systems in the exhibit reflect Johnson Controls' ability to
produce complete overhead systems that include highly desirable consumer
features and solutions.
At the Detroit show, Johnson Controls also will unveil its new, "Next
Commerce" business model that will significantly enhance the company's global
operations and strategies for future growth. The firm will demonstrate three
Internet-based portals created to support the company's new business vision: a
Customer Portal; a Supplier Portal; and an Employee Portal.
In addition to its exhibit, Johnson Controls will hold a news conference
on Sunday, January 7, 2001 at 4:30 p.m. in room D2-15 at Cobo Center.
Executives will unveil the company's new business model and e-business model
and discuss development of new technologies to meet emerging consumer needs.
The Plymouth, Michigan (U.S.A.)-based automotive business of Johnson
Controls -- which employs more than 77,000 people at 285 facilities worldwide
-- achieved US$12.7 billion in sales for the 2000 fiscal year. In model-year
2001, it will supply interior products for more than 23 million vehicles.
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, Wisconsin (U.S.A.). Its sales
for 2000 totaled US$17.2 billion.
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additional company information, visit the company's web site on the World Wide
Web at http://www.johnsoncontrols.com .
CONTACT: Bill Dawson, 734-254-5925, or Debra Lacey, 734-254-5735, both of
Johnson Controls, Inc.
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