A more comfortable, safe and sustainable world
Johnson Controls has expanded remarkably since Professor Warren Johnson founded the company to manufacture his invention, the electric room thermostat. Since its start in 1885, Johnson Controls has grown into a global leader in automotive 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.
| Locations | More than 1,300 worldwide |
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Johnson Controls, Inc. 5757 N. Green Bay Avenue P.O. Box 591 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 524-1200 |
Stephen A. Roell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R. Bruce McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| Mission | A more comfortable, safe and sustainable world. |
| Employees | Approximately 130,000 worldwide |
| History | 1885 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by Warren Seymour Johnson, inventor of the first electric room thermostat. |
| Our businesses | Automotive Experience: Global leader in interior systems for light vehicles including passenger cars and light trucks. Systems supplied include seating, overhead, door, instrument panels, storage, electronics. Power Solutions: World’s largest manufacturer of lead acid automotive batteries and developer of advanced battery chemistries. About 80% of batteries are sold through the automotive aftermarket and 20% are sold as original equipment. Building Efficiency: Leading full-line service provider of mechanical equipment as well as systems that controlheating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security and fire management in non-residential buildings. Services include complete mechanical and electrical maintenance. World leader in integrated facility management for Fortune 500 companies, managing more than one billion square feet worldwide. |
| Stock | Traded on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol JCI |
