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Johnson Controls Gains Recognition for Excellence With Global Contribution Award From Toyota Motor Corporation


April 2005
 Filed under: TOYOTA CORPORATE Car News | TOYOTA CORPORATE Headlines

Leading Supplier of Automotive Interior Systems Honored for Outstanding Performance During 2004

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) -- a leading international supplier of automotive interior systems -- recently was honored by Toyota Motor Corporation as a winner of the automaker's Global Contribution Award. The company supplies a variety of vehicle interior systems and components, and batteries to Toyota manufacturing plants in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The award was presented at Toyota's 2005 Supplier Convention in Nagoya, Japan.
Only four suppliers worldwide earned the Global Contribution Awards, which are among Toyota's annual "Grand Awards." The Global Contribution Award represents one of the automaker's highest supplier honors. Johnson Controls was the only supplier of vehicle interior products -- and one of only two U.S. companies -- to gain top recognition this year.

Toyota suppliers that have international business relationships with the automaker are eligible for Global Contribution Awards. Those considered for top honors must provide Toyota with consistent value, perform in an outstanding fashion, and fully comply with the automaker's purchasing policies and other key standards throughout the year.

John Barth, chairman and chief executive officer for Johnson Controls, accepted the 2004 Global Contribution Award from Toyota Chairman Hiroshi Okuda. The awards ceremony was held in March.

Barth called the Global Contribution Award a great honor from one of the world's premier automotive companies, and thanked Toyota for recognizing the contributions Johnson Controls makes towards its success. He saluted Johnson Controls' team of employees from throughout the world for their outstanding performance, and said the firm is strongly committed to continuing its long and successful partnership with Toyota that began in 1984.

"Johnson Controls employees at many locations throughout the world contributed to this wonderful achievement, and take pride in working diligently every day to meet and exceed Toyota's expectations," said Barth. "This award signifies the efforts of our team and our supply base that supports and adds real value to Toyota operations worldwide."

Johnson Controls provides automotive interior systems and components for a variety of Toyota models manufactured in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Some of Toyota Motor Corporation's most popular vehicles for model-year 2005 feature Johnson Controls content, including the Avalon, Avensis, Camry, Corolla, Matrix, Solara, 4Runner, Highlander, LandCruiser, RAV4, Sequoia, Hi-Lux, Tacoma, Tundra and Sienna. In addition, the company supplies vehicle components and systems for Lexus models, including the ES 300, GS 300, GS 400, GX470, IS 300, IS 300 Sportcross, LS 400, LS 470, SC 300, SC 400, LX470 and RX330. Among the automotive products supplied to the automaker are seat systems; overhead systems; electronic products; other interior components and trim; and batteries.

Johnson Controls is a global market leader in automotive systems and facility management and control. In the automotive market, it is the largest supplier of integrated seating and interior systems, and batteries. For non-residential facilities, Johnson Controls provides control systems and services including comfort, energy and security management. Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) , founded in 1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Source: Johnson Controls

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