Johnson Controls Celebrates 140 Years of Innovation and Leadership

Johnson Controls continues its innovative momentum with a constantly growing portfolio of more than 8.000 patents, supported by billions of dollars invested in engineering, research, and development in recent years. Some of the group's brands, such as Grinnell and York, have existed for more than 150 years, all united by a shared spirit of invention and a deep commitment to their customers, from initial engineering and design of equipment through installation, maintenance, and modernization.

For Joakim Weidemanis, CEO of Johnson Controls: “This year represents a very special milestone for Johnson Controls, as we celebrate our 140th anniversary. It’s an opportunity for us to reflect on how far we’ve come. We are deeply grateful to those who came before us and feel a responsibility to continue solving customer problems while seeking ever-more effective ways to advance our technologies. The secret to our longevity undoubtedly lies in the talent of our teams around the world. I extend my sincere thanks to our employees, customers, and partners for their essential role in helping us reach this important milestone. As we celebrate our past accomplishments, we are also excited about the future. We feel we’re just getting started and are ready to accelerate our technological innovation with our customers to continue transforming our industry for the next 140 years.”

Looking to the future, Johnson Controls now has an optimized portfolio to meet customer needs throughout the building lifecycle. With globally recognized service teams supporting more than four million customers anytime, anywhere, Johnson Controls helps customers save money, energy, and valuable time. This portfolio increasingly integrates digitalization through the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting equipment, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and delivering rich, real-time analytics to make buildings ever smarter. From protecting against extreme weather to mitigating the effects of rising energy costs to developing new, cutting-edge technologies, Johnson Controls is a trusted partner that combines global expertise and proximity to serve customers, today and tomorrow.