Johnson Controls inaugurates new seating plant and a joint venture with Magneti Marelli in Kragujevac, Serbia / Two new plants supply Fiat 500L production (BILD)

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Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors
and electronics, manufactures complete seats for the new Fiat 500L in
a new just-in- time (JIT) plant in Kragujevac, Serbia. The company
also supplies complete interiors, including door panels, instrument
panels, floor consoles and rear quarter panels through a joint
venture with PCMA, a division of Magneti Marelli S.p.A.

"We are proud to support our customer Fiat in developing and
growing its business in Serbia. With our products, we contribute to
the success of the 500L", said Marzio Raveggi, vice president and
general manager of Johnson Controls´ Fiat business unit during the
inauguration of the two plants.

Johnson Controls' new seating plant is located in the Grosnica
Supplier Park near the city of Kragujevac. The interiors plant, a
joint venture between Johnson Controls and Magneti Marelli, is
located within the Fiat Automobiles Serbia (FAS) facility.

Both plants supply the FAS facility in Kragujevac, where the 500L
compact MPV is assembled.

"We are very satisfied with our arrangement with Magneti Marelli",
said Raveggi. "Johnson Controls, Magneti Marelli and Fiat will all
benefit from this joint venture."

Johnson Controls has been a long-time supplier to Fiat and is a
two- time winner of the automaker´s Qualitas Award, which recognizes
achievements in the area of quality.

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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, 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

Automotive Seating
Oliver Herkert
Tel.: +49 2174 65-4348
E-Mail: oliver.herkert@jci.com

Automotive Electronics & Interiors
Astrid Schafmeister
Tel.: +49 2174 65-3189
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

Internet: www.johnsoncontrols.de