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Business Units
The operational structure of Johnson Controls has evolved over time as it has grown into new areas of business. As of 2013, the company’s operations are segmented into the following business units: Building Efficiency, Global WorkPlace Solutions, Power Solutions and Automotive Experience.

Building Efficiency
The Building Efficiency business unit designs, produces, installs and services heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, industrial refrigeration, building management systems, fire and security systems and mechanical equipment for commercial and residential buildings. The brands produced under this business unit are York, Metasys, Panoptix, Frick and Sabroe. This business unit also works with organizations to reduce the energy consumption and operating costs of their buildings. This includes retrofitting existing buildings such as the Empire State Building and working on maximizing efficiency in new construction such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Building Efficiency is the company’s longest-running business unit, dating back to 1885 when Professor Warren Johnson founded the Johnson Electric Service Company after patenting the electric thermostat in 1883. As of 2012 Building Efficiency operates from 700 branch offices in more than 150 countries.

Global WorkPlace Solutions
The Global WorkPlace Solutions business unit provides outsourced facilities management services globally. It also manages corporate real estate on behalf of its customers including acquiring and disposing of property, administering leases and managing building related projects such as equipment replacements. As of 2012, Global WorkPlace Solutions operated in 75 countries worldwide.

Power Solutions
The Power Solutions business unit designs and manufactures automotive batteries to passenger cars, heavy and light duty trucks, utility vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts and boats. It supplies more than one third of the world’s lead-acid batteries to automakers and aftermarket retailers including Wal-Mart, Sears and BMW. Lead acid battery brands produced under this business unit include OPTIMA, Heliar, LTH, and VARTA automotive batteries. This part of the company also manufactures Lithium-ion cells and complete battery systems to power hybrid and electric vehicles such as the Ford Fusion and Daimler’s S-Class 400. Additionally, it manufactures Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) batteries to power Start-Stop vehicles such as the Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion. As of 2012, Power Solutions operated from 60 locations worldwide.

Automotive Experience
The Automotive Experience business unit supplies automotive seating, interiors and electronics to the world’s largest automakers. It is one of the largest suppliers of car interiors in the world. The seating division designs and manufactures complete automotive seats supplies them to its customers´ production lines on a just-in-time schedule. It also designs and manufactures seating components including mechanisms, tracks, structures foams, fabrics and trim, making Johnson Controls the largest automotive seat supplier in the world. A separate interiors division produces overhead systems, headliners, door panels, instrument panels, and overhead and floor consoles for automotive interiors. Additionally, an electronics division designs and manufactures analog and digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems and hands free electronics. Brands produced under this business unit include RECARO automotive seats and Keiper. As of 2012, this part of the company operated from 240 locations worldwide.