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Johnson Controls announces it has acquired the remaining stake of Qolsys Inc., a residential and commercial security and smart-home manufacturer, after owning a majority since 2014. Qolsys enhances Johnson Controls global innovation platform delivering next generation security and smart building solutions. The Qolsys founders and leadership team will remain in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) assuming key roles in Johnson Controls global intrusion business. Delivering safety and security Johnson...

Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart and sustainable buildings, is launching OpenBlue - a complete suite of connected solutions and services that combine the Company’s 135 years of building expertise with cutting-edge technology. This open digital platform, when integrated with Johnson Controls core building systems and enhanced by Fortune 100 technology partners, will make shared spaces safer, more agile and more sustainable. Johnson Controls OpenBlue is the culmination of years...

Johnson Controls, a pioneer in creating smart buildings and helping reopen buildings as part of the 'new normal', announces the launch of its smart elevated skin temperature scanning solution, the Tyco Illustra Pro Thermal EST. A healthy and safe environment starts with a holistic approach that encompasses not only a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, but adds temperature screening among protocols including contact tracing, frictionless entry and exits,...

Johnson Controls, a globally renowned provider of smart building technology and solutions announced that it closed an agreement to purchase EuroPAC Alarmcentrale and EuroPAC Telefooncentrale businesses. Based in The Netherlands, EuroPAC has operations in Benelux. The acquisition will strengthen the company’s position in the residential/commercial monitoring industry in the Benelux region by broadening offerings to include video, tracking services and third party call center service, whils...

Johnson Controls announces the launch of the PENN® Connected – Digital Food Safety compliance management system. This innovative new platform is the latest product from the PENN brand of refrigeration solutions. PENN Connected – Digital Food Safety sets a new standard in food safety management with advanced capabilities and customizable software modules that can be configured to meet each retailer, food service provider and manufacturers’ needs. The system manages all aspe...

Since the inception, Johnson Controls has delivered products, services and solutions to keep the communities - safe, sustainable and healthy. As an “Essential Products, Services and Personnel Provider,” Johnson Controls says it will continue to support the mission during the current crisis and beyond. Committed to Healthcare Healthcare facilities are facing a large influx of patients, staff and visitors as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds. Johnson Controls can help immediately mobilize...

Johnson Controls and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) announces the release of the Building Efficiency Targeting Tool for Energy Retrofits (BETTER) to the public. The easy-to-use, open source BETTER tool allows building owners and managers to rapidly convert readily available monthly building energy consumption data into specific, recommendations for improvement. In this unprecedented time of a global pandemic, creating a safe environment in schools, commercial and governmen...

Johnson Controls partnership with Iowa’s Cornell College has completed upgrades to the campus’ original two buildings, College Hall (1857) and Old Sem (1853). Teams of contractors have spent May and June replacing over 150 new windows, helping to make campus buildings more energy efficient. energy efficient Buildings “This is a really neat adventure, having the capacity to preserve these beautiful structures and to understand the historical value of these buildings,” sa...

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, announced that its flagship destination resort has rebranded and changed its name to “Hall of Fame Village Powered by Johnson Controls,” effective July 2, 2020. The Hall of Fame Village Powered by Johnson Controls possesses a contemporary vision, mission, and values that adjure the destinatio...

As cities, states and countries begin to reopen, people that live and work in buildings will need assurance building owners and operators are taking every precaution to ensure health and safety, starting with the air they breathe. Though guidance around the transmission of COVID-19 continues to evolve, experts agree that indoor air quality should be a top priority. Johnson Controls, a pioneer in creating safe and secure building environments, is committed to helping create spaces that put people...

Johnson Controls announced the latest addition to its suite of LUX Products: the LUX CS1 Smart Thermostat. When paired with the LUX App, the LUX CS1 provides a variety of easy-to-use features for effortless comfort, control and savings. At $99 MSRP, the Energy-Star certified LUX CS1 is priced well below comparable thermostat models to make the benefits of smart technology even more accessible for homeowners and building operators alike. “The LUX CS1 Smart Thermostat is all about accessibi...

Johnson Controls announces the launch of two new TYCO® pressure control valves for fire protection systems: the TYCO® Model RV-1A Pressure Relief Valve and the TYCO® Model PRV-1A Pressure Reducing Valve. The new valves offer simple, low-maintenance solutions for controlling and maintaining the optimal water pressure within commercial fire protection systems. The TYCO® RV-1A Pressure Relief Valve automatically relieves excess pressure in fire protection systems to maintain a rela...

Johnson Controls has introduced the Envirco IsoClean filtration system designed to easily and economically create a negative pressure isolation room/environment that meets OSHA and CDC TB guidelines as the world navigates COVID-19 pandemic. IsoClean can be used as a positive pressure clean air recirculating system in clinics, waiting rooms, hospital emergency rooms and other confined areas. The system can also be used as a partial or complete exhausting unit to construct a negative pressure iso...

Johnson Controls, announced a series of acquisitions, namely of East Lancashire Refrigeration Ltd, H&C Contracts Ltd and McDowall Air Conditioning Ltd. These acquisitions form part of Johnson Controls’ ongoing strategic growth plan within the HVAC sector, allowing the company to diversify its product portfolio and fill geographical service gaps across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Johnson Controls offers a large portfolio of HVAC equipment and controls in the world, and these acquis...

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, HVAC systems have been at the center of concerns such as indoor air quality and the need to minimize potential exposure. At the local level, HVAC installers have increased their efforts to keep equipment and supplies clean, and technicians are wearing gloves and masks as protection to keep customers safe. Many HVAC companies have also sought to give back to local communities hard-hit by the pandemic. As an industry, HVAC has remained committed to ma...

Johnson Controls is honored to be ranked #18 among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2020, for environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 141 ESG transparency and performance factors in eight pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, finance, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies. George Oliver, Chairman and CEO said...

Johnson Controls announced Sensormatic Solutions, its global retail solutions portfolio, expanded its offerings to help retailers protect its employees, customers and assets in brick-and-mortar store operations and warehouses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, these new offerings help retailers to adhere to recommended store occupancy and social distancing guidelines during the current situation and in preparation for the reopening and recovery period. Retail “As retailers face t...

Johnson Controls has announced that it will be exhibiting at the 2020 Wolfe Research Virtual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference. Johnson Controls International plc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, George Oliver, and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Brian Stief, will speak at the 2020 Wolfe Research Virtual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the comp...

Johnson Controls has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Virtual Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2020 on May 15, 2020. Johnson Controls International plc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Oliver, and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Brian Stief, will speak at the Virtual Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2020, slated to take place on Friday, May 15, 2020. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the...

Johnson Controls releases the findings from its 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator study to gauge respondents' plans to invest in energy efficiency. The survey – in its 13th year – was completed in December 2019 prior to the widespread outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and at the time, found that almost two-thirds of global respondents (64 percent) planned to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology. Greenhouse gas footprint red...

Johnson Controls announces one of the first smart thermostat products to address the senior care market. Designed with seniors in mind, the LUX® KONOse offers increased visibility, focused ease of use and adjustment assurance to create the best experience for residents of senior living facilities. The Energy Star® certified thermostat is the latest innovation from the Johnson Controls brand of LUX Products, which are known for their intuitive design and technology. The introduction of t...

Johnson Controls will upgrade infrastructure and enhance building systems throughout 21 schools of Wolf Creek Public Schools in central Alberta. The upgrades, which include the installation of intelligent LED lighting fixtures, efficient boiler upgrades, rooftop unit replacements and piping insulation upgrades, will create energy and operational savings and improve the environment for students and staff. The first of three initial project phases, which was completed in January 2020, is enabled...

Johnson Controls Ducted Systems teams continue to work quickly and efficiently in the fight against the fast-spreading novel COVID-19 pandemic that is severely affecting people across North America and the world. Most recently, the United States Military and local governments combined efforts to build field hospitals to aid local communities in response the global health crisis. The field hospitals use either existing buildings, such as local convention centers or large tents that are erected i...

Johnson Controls Ducted Systems teams continue to work quickly and efficiently in the fight against the fast-spreading novel COVID-19 pandemic that is severely affecting people across North America and the world. Providing HVAC for COVID cause Most recently, the United States Military and local governments combined efforts to build field hospitals to aid local communities in response the global health crisis. The field hospitals use either existing buildings, such as local convention centers o...

As people around the globe navigate the rapidly evolving novel COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson Controls continues to power the mission of hospitals around the world. According to the CDC and ASHRAE, hospital HVAC systems play a vital role in mitigating the spread of diseases like COVID-19, MERS, SARS and tuberculosis. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, respiratory droplets can travel through the air and be inhaled by people in close proximity, so it is critical to ensure airborne infection c...

Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO, George Oliver, reaffirmed that the Company is delivering 'essential products, services, and personnel' during the COVID-19 pandemic. "At times like these, it is critically important to reach out and let people know that we are here and that we continue to help hospitals, pharmacies and other essential businesses as needed to continue their operations," said Oliver. The Company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel i...

Johnson Controls announced the release of Enterprise Management 2.2, an advanced version of the cloud-based analytics platform designed to help enterprises get the most out of their buildings. This innovative platform allows organizations to turn insights into action, helping meet energy, sustainability and occupant satisfaction goals. Enterprise Management gives organizations and a user’s insight into, and control of, energy usage; asset performance; space utilization and tenant manageme...

Data is playing an increasingly important role in smart buildings. Analysis of building system data is guiding an expansion of capabilities in the smart building environment, making building systems – including HVAC – more efficient and effective. The convergence of multiple building management systems is inevitable -- it's just a matter of time and it’s already happening. The data collected from the various systems make up a data profile that can be put to work to create new o...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has added fully integrated, factory-built and installed wrap-around heat exchangers (WAHX) to its YORK Solution Indoor and Outdoor air-handling units, meeting a growing need for energy-efficient dehumidification methods in a compact footprint. Integrated wrap-around heat exchangers, WAHX offers dehumidification benefits for many HVAC air handling system applications, including schools, hospitals, laboratories and gymnasiums. They’re manufactured on t...

Johnson Controls releases the U.S. results of its 2019 Global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. The study found that 75 percent of surveyed organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology, a 16 percent increase over 2018. The research suggests that sustainability is a key contributor to this increase - 80 percent of organizations with energy or greenhouse gas reduction goals plan to increase investment next year, versus 37 pe...