President of Johnson Controls Automotive Experience receives 2011 Eurostar award for acquisition strategy / Beda Bolzenius honored in "Supplier Division Head" category

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Beda Bolzenius, vice president of Johnson Controls and president
of the company's Automotive Experience business has been named a
recipient of a 2011 Automotive News Europe Eurostar award.

Bolzenius, 55, was recognized in the "Supplier Division Head"
category for the company's acquisitions of German seat specialists C.
Rob. Hammerstein Group (CRH) and Keiper as well as Recaro Automotive.
These acquisitions account for more than $1 billion (U.S.) of sales
with major European automakers, including BMW, Volkswagen,
Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. "I am honored to accept this award from
Automotive News Europe," Bolzenius said, "This award is a testament
to our acquisition strategy and underscores the competitive
advantages CRH, Keiper and Recaro Automotive bring to Johnson
Controls' automotive seating business."

In announcing the award, Automotive News Europe Editor-in-Chief
Harald Hamprecht pointed to Bolzenius' leadership qualities: "This
prize honors outstanding auto executives for their ability to make
long-range decisions and then having the courage to see them through.
By spearheading these two strategic purchases, Beda Bolzenius has
fortified the strong market position of Johnson Controls' Automotive
Experience business, proving that he is willing to lead and take
action when it is the right time."

This is the 14th year for the Automotive News Europe Eurostar
awards. Winners are recognized for their ability to exceed
expectations, willingness to make bold decisions and for reaching
impressive results in light of challenges. Other recipients of the
Eurostar 2011 award include Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn,
Dacia Managing Director Jerome Olive and BMW purchasing chief Herbert
Diess.

Bolzenius was appointed president of the Johnson Controls
Automotive Experience business in 2006. He joined the company in
2004, from Robert Bosch, as the leader of the Johnson Controls
Automotive Experience business in Europe.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 154,000 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 200 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 more than 30 million
cars per year.

For more information please contact:

Johnson Controls GmbH Automotive Experience
Industriestraße 20?30
51399 Burscheid Germany

Ulrich Andree

Tel.: +49 2174 65-4343
Fax: +49 2174 65-3219
E-mail: ulrich.andree@jci.com