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Truck drivers find the right fit and feel with Johnson Controls’ innovative seat covers
Focus on new technologies at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hannover

Burscheid, Germany – 2 September 2014. Johnson Controls will showcase innovative new fabrics and finishing for seats and truck cabs at the IAA Commercial Vehicles from 25 September to 2 October 2014 in Hannover. New automotive seating solutions for comfort and customizable design will be shown at booth C12, hall 16.

Johnson Controls will use two Recaro prototype seats at the IAA to demonstrate textile solutions of the future. The new, user-friendly and highly effective “FreshPer4mance” seat coating repels liquid and prevents static and germs while the climate fabric seat cover eliminates moisture in the seat.

Furthermore, Johnson Controls’ automated sewing technology allows for current and interesting three dimensional patterns on the seat cover. The company will demonstrate a seat cover with light-transmitting decorative elements that differentiate the seat from a typical car seat.

Visitors will also see that sustainability is important with the newly developed “foamless fabric,” a fully recyclable, un-laminated material manufactured in a way that helps reduce the amount of plastic in seats.

Annoying: Spilt coffee on seat covers.

Annoying: Spilt coffee on seat covers.

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The left panel of seat cover fabric is uncoated – here the coffee stain immediately soaks into the fabric. The right panel of fabric has been treated with the Johnson Controls FreshPer4mance coating. Here the coffee forms pearls on the surface and is easily wiped off with a cloth – without leaving any marks.

The left panel of seat cover fabric is uncoated – here the coffee stain immediately soaks into the fabric. The right panel of fabric has been treated with the Johnson Controls FreshPer4mance coating. Here the coffee forms pearls on the surface and is easily wiped off with a cloth – without leaving any marks.

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For more information, please contact:

Johnson Controls GmbH
Automotive Seating
Industriestraße 20–30
51399 Burscheid
Germany

Lars Boelke
Tel.: +49 2174 65-1117
E-Mail: lars.boelke@jci.com

About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.

About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience:
Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. We support all major automakers in the differentiation of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With 240 locations worldwide, we are where our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed the comfort and style of our products, from single components to complete interiors. With our global capability we supply approximately 50 million cars per year.

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