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Anniversary of excellence
For 140 years, Johnson Controls has been at the forefront of industry transformation. Celebrating a rich legacy of smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable solutions, our anniversary honours the decades of innovation driven by our dedicated teams, loyal customers, and visionary pioneers.
Celebrating 140 years of pioneering innovation
As we mark this major milestone, we remain focused on what lies ahead - driving the next era of transforming industries and powering our customers' missions.
Building on a long history of innovation, Johnson Controls has helped shape the evolution of buildings and provides a roadmap to the future of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Leading the way with industry firsts
Building on our historic milestones, we are revolutionising the future of buildings with our award-winning AI technologies. We consistently set new standards and expand the horizons of what’s achievable.
1881
Designed the first automatic sprinkler.
1883
Developed the first room thermostat.
1924
Engineered the first air conditioning system for a commercial building.
1986
Created the first security panel with a remote arming keypad.
1990
Launched the first building automation system.
The trust our customers place in us builds strong partnerships that help drive their success.
These partnerships enable us to deliver innovative solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Discover how we made a difference in their stories below.
Derwent London - An OpenBlue Pioneer
UK Council make 50% cut in carbon emissions
Johnson Controls partnered with Hounslow Council to successfully decarbonise schools and public buildings. To date, the council has saved over 17 million kWh per energy across its corporate and school sites, which equates to over 3,000 tonnes of carbon.
A history of innovation
Our story: From then to now
A journey through our milestones, shaping who Johnson Controls is today. Each step reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence, and highlights our aim to driving progress forwards.
The innovation does not stop here. We look forward to the next steps in the evolution of smart buildings where autonomy, transforming industries, and powering our customers' missions remain at the forefront of our focus.
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An award winning organisation
We have been recognised for innovation, customer impact, and our industry-leading smart building platform, and continue to set new standards in excellence.
Ethisphere names Johnson Controls as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, marking 18 years on the list.
