Trend to leather-wrapped car interiors across all vehicle segments (BILD)

Burscheid, Germany (ots) -

Johnson Controls supplies interior components for new Mercedes B-
Class including premium version

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors
and electronics, is increasingly using leather-wrapped surfaces for
high-quality vehicle interiors. For the new Mercedes B-Class, Johnson
Controls supplies the instrument panel and door panels including a
premium wrapped version as option. In 2010, Johnson Controls acquired
Seton's leather wrapping business to address this trend, positioning
the company as a global leader in this field.

As an interiors expert, Johnson Controls not only enhances the
surfaces for the premium interior version of the B-Class but designs
and manufactures structural and safety components such as instrument
panels featuring a luxury wrapped surface.

"We believe leather-wrapping represents a growth market in the
automotive industry. We continue to see more vehicles with leather-
wrapped interior components, as a standalone solution or in
combination with other surface technologies," said Han Hendriks, vice
president of global product development, interiors at Johnson
Controls Automotive Experience.

The look and feel of interior components is becoming more
important across all vehicle segments, especially for seats,
instrument panels, door panels, floor consoles and headliners.
Leather-wrapping is increasing in popularity with automakers and
consumers as a preferred surface technology. It symbolizes
craftsmanship and requires precision, trained staff and strict
quality controls in order to integrate the stitching of the various
components seamlessly.

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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