Burscheid, Germany, June 17, 2015. Johnson Controls has been honored with the “Supplier of the Year” award at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. The leading automotive supplier was chosen as the winner in this category for the second time – the first in 2012 -- by an independent jury of 12 international automobile journalists.
“It’s a great honor for Johnson Controls to win the ‘Supplier of the Year’ award – especially with such a strong field of competitors,” said Peter Heift, group vice president and general manager Trim at Johnson Controls Automotive Seating. “It is a great success for Johnson Controls to be the first company to receive this award for a second time. This recognition from the world’s leading automobile journalists confirms our business strategy as well as our strong position in the market.”
The jury cited Johnson Controls’ consistent focus on technology and innovation, as well as the expansion of its global reach, as reasons for the award. “Pioneering technology developments, cutting-edge designs and leading concept innovations, as well as realizing impressive growth, including the opening of new and state-of-the-art facilities around the world – it’s been quite a year for Johnson Controls,” said Dean Slavnich, chairman of the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards. “For these reasons, the company fully deserves to win our ‘Supplier of the Year’ award.”
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Supplier of the Year Award |
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Peter Heift, (Johnson Controls, right) receives Supplier of the Year Award |
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Peter Heift, Group Vice President & General Manager Product Group Trim, Johnson Controls Automotive Seating |
For more information, please contact:
Johnson Controls GmbH
Industriestraße 20–30
51399 Burscheid
Lars Boelke
Automotive Seating
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, floor consoles, door panels and instrument panels. We support all major automakers in the differentiation of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With 220 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.
