MILWAUKEE, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of
Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) today announced the election of John M.
Barth as Chief Executive Officer, in addition to his current role as
President, effective October 1, 2002.  James H. Keyes, currently Chairman and
CEO, will continue as Chairman.
    The company also announced that Giovanni (John) Fiori was named Executive
Vice President and President, Johnson Controls International.  John P. Kennedy
was named a Senior Vice President in addition to serving as Secretary and
General Counsel.  These changes are effective August 1, 2002.
    Messrs. Barth, Fiori, Kennedy and Stephen A. Roell, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer, will comprise the Office of the Chief Executive
Officer.
    "The Office of the CEO was created four years ago to assure continuity of
management," Mr. Keyes explained.  "Today's announcement is the next step in
this transition.
    "John Barth and I have worked together for 17 years, and I am confident
that he will strengthen Johnson Controls commitment to our customers and our
shareholders, as well as our employees, our suppliers and our communities."
    Mr. Barth said, "Our company is grateful to Jim for the leadership and
strategic vision he has provided to Johnson Controls.  I look forward to his
continued involvement as part of the management team as we endeavor to sustain
the company's outstanding track record."
    Mr. Barth, 56, was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the
company in 1998.  He previously served as Executive Vice President and has
served in a variety of operating management positions, including heading
Johnson Controls automotive business, since joining the company in 1969.  He
was elected to Johnson Controls Board of Directors in 1997.
    Mr. Keyes, 61, has been Chairman of the Board of Directors and the company
since 1993.  He became CEO in 1988, a Director in 1985 and Chief Financial
Officer in 1978.  Mr. Keyes joined Johnson Controls in 1967.
    As President of Johnson Controls International, Mr. Fiori will be
responsible for the company's automotive, battery and controls businesses
outside of North America.  Mr. Fiori, 59, joined Johnson Controls in 1987 and
most recently served as President of Automotive for Europe/Africa/South
America/Asia.  He was elected a corporate officer in 1992.
    Mr. Kennedy, 59, was elected a corporate officer in 1989 and has been
Secretary since 1987 and General Counsel since 1984 when he joined the
company.
    The Directors of Johnson Controls also authorized a regular quarterly cash
dividend of $.33 per common share.  The dividend is payable September 30, 2002
to shareholders of record September 13, 2002.
    Johnson Controls has paid consecutive dividends since 1887.
    Johnson Controls 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 nonresidential
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.  Its sales for 2001
totaled $18.4 billion.

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Zutz, +1-414-524-3155, both for Johnson Controls, Inc.

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