At this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, supplier
displays its strengths in 'Creating Smart Environments'
DETROIT, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls is "Creating Smart
Environments" -- intelligently developed vehicle interiors that make the
world more comfortable, safe and sustainable. Smart products, systems,
technologies and future concepts from Johnson Controls will be the focal
point of the company's participation at the 2008 North American
International Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit.
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The event -- one of the world's premier automotive exhibitions -- opens
to the media and invited guests on Sunday, January 13, 2008. It will be
open to the public from Saturday, January 19 through Sunday, January 27,
2008.
This year marks the 14th consecutive year in which Johnson Controls
will have a major NAIAS presence, serving as both an event sponsor and
exhibitor. The company is a leading global supplier of automotive seating,
interiors, electronics and batteries. A wide range of its current and
future products and technologies will be showcased at the supplier's
9,000-square-foot exhibit in room D2-15 of Cobo Center. Johnson Controls
also will convene two press conferences -- one on Sunday, January 13, 2008
and the other on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 -- and serve as the host sponsor
of the AutoWeek Design Forum, which will be held on Wednesday, January 16,
2008.
At the first press conference -- scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on January 13,
2008 -- officials from Johnson Controls will unveil the company's latest
innovations in seating; electronics; human-machine-interaction technology;
interior safety and comfort; "earth-friendly" products; interior
craftsmanship and advanced battery solutions. The second press conference
-- to be held at 9:05 a.m. on January 15, 2008 -- will focus on the
company's latest business and technology news relating to interior
sourcing; advanced batteries for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs); and
systems targeting sustainability.
"In the global auto industry, demand for systems and products that
reflect innovation, ingenuity and smart design has never been greater than
it is today," said Jeff Williams, group vice president and general manager,
North America for the Automotive Experience business of Johnson Controls.
"With a commitment to 'Creating Smart Environments,' we acknowledge the
importance of delivering products with features, functions and performance
that are intelligently-crafted and well-integrated," he said. "The ultimate
goal is to provide innovative products and technology to our customers that
enrich the experience of automotive consumers."
Here's a look at some of the products, technologies and concepts that
Johnson Controls will showcase at the 2008 NAIAS event:
-- The I3 Concept Vehicle, a medium-size crossover plug-in electric
vehicle, with a full-featured interior reflecting the themes of
"Ingenuity, Integration and Interface." It's packed with the latest
innovations from Johnson Controls in seating, safety, storage, comfort
and convenience -- and integrates a fuel-efficient, lithium-ion hybrid
battery produced by the company.
-- The CrafTec (TM) interior, which features finely crafted products
manufactured using a portfolio of advanced, single-step production
processes created by Johnson Controls.
-- An all-new, "earth-friendly" headliner that features biomaterials, and
requires no VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
-- Current- and future-generation batteries and other power solutions for
conventional vehicles, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and
plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs).
-- Other industry innovations in electronics, instrument panels, door
panels, floor consoles, overhead consoles -- and more.
For the 12th year in a row, Johnson Controls will serve as the host
sponsor of the AutoWeek Design Forum. The one-day event, to be held on
January 16, 2008 at Cobo Center, brings together people from various
backgrounds and disciplines who embrace design as the ultimate factor that
distinguishes products. Last year's AutoWeek Design Forum attracted
hundreds of participants, including students, car design professionals, and
designers from other industries.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity
to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating
technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that
redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team
of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world
through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12
million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to
sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate
citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and
services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.
SOURCE Johnson Controls, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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