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Business Units

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The operational structure of Johnson Controls has evolved over time as it has grown into new areas of business. As of 2013, the company’s operations are segmented into the following business units: Building Efficiency, Global WorkPlace Solutions, Power Solutions and Automotive Experience.

Building Efficiency

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The Building Efficiency business unit designs, produces, installs and services heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, industrial refrigeration, building management systems, fire and security systems and mechanical equipment for commercial and residential buildings. The brands produced under this business unit are York, Metasys, Panoptix, Frick and Sabroe.[1] This business unit also works with organizations to reduce the energy consumption and operating costs of their buildings.[1][2] This includes retrofitting existing buildings such as the Empire State Building[3] and working on maximizing efficiency in new construction such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.[4] Building Efficiency is the company’s longest-running business unit, dating back to 1885 when Professor Warren Johnson founded the Johnson Electric Service Company[5] after patenting the electric thermostat in 1883.[6] As of 2012 Building Efficiency operates from 700 branch offices in more than 150 countries.[1]

Global WorkPlace Solutions

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The Global WorkPlace Solutions business unit provides outsourced facilities management services globally.[7] It also manages corporate real estate on behalf of its customers including acquiring and disposing of property, administering leases and managing building related projects such as equipment replacements.[8] As of 2012, Global WorkPlace Solutions operated in 75 countries worldwide.[1]

Power Solutions

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The Power Solutions business unit designs and manufactures automotive batteries to passenger cars, heavy and light duty trucks, utility vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts and boats.[1][9][10][11][12] It supplies more than one third of the world’s lead-acid batteries[13] to automakers and aftermarket retailers including Wal-Mart, Sears and BMW.[14][15][16] Lead acid battery brands produced under this business unit include OPTIMA, Heliar, LTH, and VARTA automotive batteries.[1] This part of the company also manufactures Lithium-ion cells and complete battery systems to power hybrid and electric vehicles such as the Ford Fusion[17] and Daimler’s S-Class 400.[18] Additionally, it manufactures Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) batteries to power Start-Stop vehicles such as the Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion.[1][19][20][21][22][23][13][24] As of 2012, Power Solutions operated from 60 locations worldwide.[1]

Automotive Experience

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The Automotive Experience business unit supplies automotive seating, interiors and electronics to the world’s largest automakers.[1][13] It is one of the largest suppliers of car interiors in the world.[25] The seating division designs and manufactures complete automotive seats supplies them to its customers´ production lines on a just-in-time schedule. It also designs and manufactures seating components including mechanisms, tracks, structures foams, fabrics and trim, making Johnson Controls the largest automotive seat supplier in the world.[26] A separate interiors division produces overhead systems, headliners, door panels, instrument panels, and overhead and floor consoles for automotive interiors.[1] Additionally, an electronics division designs and manufactures analog and digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems and hands free electronics.[1][27] Brands produced under this business unit include RECARO automotive seats and Keiper.[25] As of 2012, this part of the company operated from 240 locations worldwide.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Johnson Controls Form 10-K 2012" (PDF). Johnson Controls Inc. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Turn that light off!". The Economist. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  3. ^ Ivanova, Irina (24 June 2013). "Empire State Bldg's energy savings beat forecast". Crains. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  4. ^ Hope, Gerhard (26 May 2010). "Johnson Controls secures Burj Khalifa contract". Arabian Industry. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  5. ^ Adler, Roger (18 June 2012). "In Control" (PDF). The National Law Journal. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  6. ^ Zwaniecki, Andrzej. "Thermostat Maker Deploys Climate Control Against Climate Change - Johnson Controls persuades building owners to go energy-efficient". IIP Digital. US Embassy. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  7. ^ Content, Thomas (5 October 2010). "Johnson Controls to provide real estate services for Verizon". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Brookfield Asset Management and Johnson Controls have agreed to merge their Australian and New Zealand property and FM operations". FM World. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Club Car Awards Johnson Controls as a Top Supplier". Small Vehicle Resource. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  10. ^ Content, Thomas (28 February 2013). "Johnson Controls' modified hybrid car batteries will power electric boat motor". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Johnson Controls modifies automotive PHEV Li-ion batteries for marine application; Torqeedo Deep Blue". Green Car Congress. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  12. ^ Houlahan, Mark (September 2013). "Optima's Digital 400 - Charge It Right". Mustang Monthly. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  13. ^ a b c Rosevear, John (20 November 2012). "Under the Hood of Johnson Controls". The Motley Fool. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  14. ^ Team, Trefis (14 June 2013). "Johnson Controls Shores Up Its Market Share As Exide Files For Bankruptcy". Forbes. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  15. ^ Content, Thomas (18 July 2013). "European automotive business rebounds; HomeLink business to be sold to Gentex Corp. for $700 million". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  16. ^ GOPWANI, JEWEL (10 April 2010). "Battery hub takes root in state". Detriot Free Press. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  17. ^ Schwartz, Ariel (4 February 2009). "Johnson Controls Awarded Battery Contract for Ford's First Hybrid Plug-In Vehicle". Greenbiz. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  18. ^ Fareed, Zakaria (20 February 2009). "To Pack a Real Punch - Everything hangs on the race to build tomorrow's battery". Newsweek. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  19. ^ Engel, Jeff (14 January 2013). "Johnson Controls supplies start-stop battery for 2013 Ford Fusion". Milwaukee Business Journal. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  20. ^ Content, Thomas (19 April 2013). "Johnson Controls to supply start-stop batteries for Chery Jaguar Land Rovers". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  21. ^ Content, Thomas (14 January 2013). "Johnson Controls to supply batteries for Ford Fusion with better mileageJohnson Controls to supply batteries for Ford Fusion with better mileage". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  22. ^ Moran, Tim (15 January 2013). "Johnson Controls Offers Start-Stop Battery System". New York Times. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  23. ^ Motavalli, Jim (18 January 2010). "Detroit Auto Show: Johnson Controls is a Big Battery Player with a Low Profile". CBS News. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  24. ^ CHAVEZ, JON (7 August 2013). "Local Johnson Controls facility to make batteries for Chevy Eco". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  25. ^ a b CAMERON, DOUG (31 December 2010). "Johnson Controls in Big Parts Deal". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  26. ^ Marsh, Peter (28 December 2011). August 2013 "Car seat maker eyes new mattress spring". Financial Times. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  27. ^ Clothier, Mark (11 August 2011). "Magna, Lear May Lead Global Consolidation of Automotive-Interior Suppliers". Bloomberg. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
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