Johnson Controls begins producing car seats at new facility in Kecskemét, Hungary / Complete seat plant creates more than 200 new jobs (BILD)

Kecskemét, Hungary (ots) -

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead
systems, door and instrument panels and interior electronics,
recently launched production at a new facility in Kecskemét, Hungary.
The just-in-time (JIT) plant supplies complete seat systems for the
new Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

"We are proud to support Mercedes Benz's new car manufacturing
plant in Kecskémet and also establish our own operations in the
region", said Péter Dallos, plant manager of the Johnson Controls
Kecskémet facility.

This plant currently employs 130 people. An additional 70 jobs
will be created in the fall, when a second shift is added.

"Before joining Johnson Controls, all production team members were
unemployed," said Dallos. "The profound education they received from
the Labour Center of Kecskemét and the Türr István Training and
Research Institute provided all required skills. This puts us in a
position to serve our customer's uncompromising quality standards
from the beginning."

Johnson Controls recently launched production of the seating
system for the first and second seat row for the B-Class at the
Kecskemét plant. A large number of different types of seats are
manufactured in the plant. The different types include a standard or
sport seat, and variations of color, material, and special equipment,
such as airbags or seat heat.

Johnson Controls Automotive Experience has been in Hungary since
2007. In addition to Kecskemét, the company operates plants in
Mezölak and Mór that produce metal seating components. In 2010,
Johnson Controls acquired the Seton Hungary plant based in Pápa,
which produces leather-wrapped car interior components. The new plant
increases the company´s number of employees in Hungary to 2500.
Digital photos are available at www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk/press.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 162,000 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.

For more information, please contact:
Johnson Controls GmbH
Industriestraße 20-30
51399 Burscheid
Germany

Oliver Herkert
Tel.: +49 2174 65-4348
Fax: +49 2174 65-3219
E-mail: oliver.herkert@jci.com