MILWAUKEE, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Suppliers to Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, are being recognized for their commitment to quality, delivery of service, cost savings and leadership in their fields.

Eleven suppliers were judged to be the best of the best for their services, products and leadership in helping Johnson Controls exceed its customers’ increasing expectations.

“Partnerships with our suppliers are critical for the long-term growth and success of Johnson Controls and these companies deliver day in and day out on their commitments to support our strategy to be a market leader in the industries we serve,” said Alex Molinaroli, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls.

Recipients of the Supplier Excellence in Execution Award, which recognizes suppliers for their commitment to quality, delivery, service and cost, are:

• Kenwal Steel Corp. (Dearborn, Michigan)
• Macauto Industrial Co., LTD. (Tainan, Taiwan)
• Termax Corporation (Lake Zurich, Illinois)

Recipients of the Supplier Leadership Award, which honors suppliers for their contributions in the areas of our values and objectives including innovation, sustainability, continuous improvement, global growth, customer satisfaction, shareholder value and quality, are:

• Allied Machinery Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou, China)
• Automatic Spring Products Corp. (Grand Haven, Michigan)
• CNI Enterprises (Madison Heights, Michigan)
• Camfil (Stockholm, Sweden)
• Kele (Bartlett, Tennessee)
• Phillips Lighting (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• BASF Corporation (Ludwigshafen, Germany)
• Leoch International Tech Ltd. (Hong Kong)

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. In 2014, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #12 company in its annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com and @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

SOURCE Johnson Controls