Johnson Controls News
Johnson Controls International plc has announced the appointment of Ganesh Ramaswamy as Vice President and President, Global Services & Transformation. In this new role, Ramaswamy will serve as an officer of the company and will provide leadership for the global service business with revenue of US$ 6.3 billion, which is a critical part of Johnson Controls' growth strategy. Service and transformation role In a combined service and transformation role, Ramaswamy will drive to improve consist...
Johnson Controls announced that it closed an agreement to purchase the EasyIO Building and Energy Management System (BEMS) product line. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, EasyIO has operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. The acquisition will create significant growth opportunities as Johnson Controls leverages the EasyIO products and team in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and APAC building automation markets, as well as the global HVAC and refrigeration markets. Building Au...
Johnson Controls announces the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller with R-1233zd (E) refrigerant was named a Top 10 Green Product for 2020 by BuildingGreen magazine. This marks one of numerous honors the YZ chiller has captured since its launch in 2018. Top 10 Green Products 2020 “It is a great honor for the YZ Chiller to be recognized for its contributions to help support a greener planet,” said Christine Detz, director, product management, centrifugal chillers, Building...
Johnson Controls will enhance classroom environments throughout three Tennessee school districts – a combined 22 schools – with projects estimated to be completed this fall. Updates throughout the districts will include infrastructure, energy management and water conservation strategies to address deferred maintenance and improve efficiencies. Energy Savings Performance The school districts partnering with Johnson Controls include Lake County School District in Tiptonville, O...
Johnson Controls will help Lubbock County, Texas address deferred maintenance in 43 facilities, improving lighting, HVAC and plumbing as well as installing a building asset management system. The upgrades will be enabled through a Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase (TELP) that is expected to produce $7.3 million in energy savings over 15 years. Lubbock County was able to address aging infrastructure without disrupting their budget, bond rating or raising taxes. Future capital funds that would have been...
Verdantix, an independent research and consulting firm with expertise in environment, health, safety and quality, operational excellence and smart buildings, released their Green Quadrant IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings 2019 report. Green Quadrant IoT Platforms Johnson Controls was positioned as a leader in both IoT platform/application capabilities and momentum for strategic success in the Green Quadrant. The Green Quadrant graphical analysis was created using a flexible multi-criteria mod...
Johnson Controls International plc, has named Brian Stief, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. As vice chairman, Stief will serve as an adviser to George Oliver, chairman and CEO, and continue his duties as chief financial officer. Stief plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2020 following the expiration of his previously announced retention arrangement. "Brian has been our CFO since 2014. He has been a valued member of the management team and has made significant con...
Johnson Controls announced that it will acquire Synchrony, a developer of Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) technology. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, Synchrony is part of Siemens Gas and Power. The acquisition, which closed Nov. 1, will enable Johnson Controls to improve the performance of its centrifugal chiller products, which rely on magnetic bearings to boost energy efficiency, improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs, among other benefits. Magnetic bearing chillers “This acquisit...
Johnson Controls will address deferred maintenance and aging building systems at Gervais School District’s elementary, middle and high schools in Gervais, Oregon. Upgrades, including the installation of intelligent LED lighting fixtures, building controls and an updated building envelope, will improve energy and operational efficiency, reduce associated costs and enhance the environment for student learning and faculty performance. The improvements will be enabled through an Energy Perfor...
Johnson Controls’ recently expanded Rooftop Center of Excellence in Norman, Okla., reflects the company’s optimism about the future and growing prominence of RTUs. “Investing in the future of rooftop unit innovation in design and manufacturing is an investment in our customers,” said Steve Maddox, Vice President of Engineering, Commercial Ducted Systems, Johnson Controls. Includes two-story testing lab The Rooftop Center of Excellence includes a two-story, 52-foo...
Johnson Controls International plc, has named Michael Ellis, executive vice president and chief customer and digital officer effective Oct. 14, 2019. In this newly created role, Ellis will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls digital strategy, innovation and execution, working closely with customers to drive new growth and value opportunities across the globe. Ellis most recently served as global managing director of Accenture where he advised Fortune 1000 CEOs in dev...
There is an enormous labor shortage in the skilled trades, and women have stepped up to assume many positions beyond office work alone. Throughout the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry, women are proving to be excellent technicians, service managers, sales people, marketers and more. Networking, mentoring, and education The increasing role of women in the HVACR industry is reflected in the rapid growth of Women in HVACR, a non-profit organization dedicat...
Advanced, connected technologies will drive the evolution of smart buildings and improve operation of various systems including HVAC. Johnson Controls’ 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey examines the current and planned investments and key drivers to improve energy efficiency and building systems integration in facilities. Systems integration was identified in the survey as one of the top technologies expected to have the biggest impact on the implementation in smart buildings...
Johnson Controls International plc, has named Tomas Brannemo vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA) effective Sept. 30, 2019. In this role Brannemo will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions operations across EMEALA. Brannemo succeeds Jeff Williams, who was recently appointed vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions. He mos...
Johnson Controls is pleased to offer the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller to its Middle East customers. The YORK YZ delivers up to 35 percent annual energy savings, reduced maintenance costs and is optimized for ultimate performance with a low-GWP refrigerant. Cooling capacity for the Middle East units ranges from 165 to 1350 tons (580 to 4747 kW). “With the launch of the YORK YZ chiller, we are proud to be delivering another industry-leading chiller to meet the demands of our...
Johnson Controls is making infrastructure improvements at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa to help improve energy efficiencies throughout the campus that will improve the environment for students, faculty and staff. Updates began in August with plans to remove buildings from steam heat usage by the end of November 2019 and the full project is scheduled to be completed over the next year. The $5.9M in infrastructure improvements are enabled by a Contingent Payment Program (CPP), an innovati...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning introduces the Hitachi Water Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and heat recovery systems. The new multi-module systems offer the capability of connecting multiple single-module units, ranging from 6-48 tons. In addition to the benefits of VRF technology, these new compact systems deliver the following: Reduced first costs Compact size enhances exterior appearance while eliminating outdoor noise Design flexibility through a variety of...
Johnson Controls has reimagined economical comfort cooling with the release of Choice 15-27.5 rooftop units. Units exceed Department of Energy (DOE) 2018 guidelines by up to 25% and already surpass future DOE 2023 part-load standards by almost 10%. An optional four-stage IntelliSpeed fan control further enhances efficiency by enabling Choice units to deliver 15% higher IEER ratings than many competitive high-efficiency units all within the value of a standard-efficiency rooftop unit. “As...
Johnson Controls has announced a partnership with Capital Dynamics to increase the amount of capital available for customers in North America working on solar or battery storage projects. The agreement will grant easier access to funding for Johnson Controls customers utilizing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for projects of varying sizes, starting at US$ 1 million, by aggregating them into a larger portfolio of projects. Battery storage and energy solutions systems Battery storage and energ...
Johnson Controls announced the YORK Mission Critical Direct Evaporative Cooling Air Handling Unit has been named Sustainability Product of the Year in the business services industry by The Business Intelligence Group in the 2019 Sustainability Awards. The awards honor those who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice. The YORK Mission Critical Direct Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Air Handling Units (AHUs) from Johnson Controls are specifically designed to meet the chall...
The newly released YORK Sun Choice rooftop units from Johnson Controls deliver value from project start to finish. The 15-27.5 ton units exceed Department of Energy (DOE) 2018 guidelines by up to 25% and already surpass future DOE 2023 part-load standards by almost 10% to reduced energy consumption and operating costs. A lightweight design and direct replacement footprint offers ease of installation for both new product and retrofit applications to reduce up-front costs. lower operating costs...
South Dakota’s beauty and significance is often betrayed by its lack of mentions in the national news. Largely comprised of rolling prairie, pothole lakes and crystal clear streams, South Dakota is host to many natural wonders and historically significant landmarks. The Mount Rushmore State is bookended by its two largest population centers. Rapid City lies to the west, near the iconic Black Hills and Badlands National Park, while Sioux Falls, in the southeast, is just minutes from the Mi...
Johnson Controls announces a new addition to its line of pressure independent valves that deliver stable temperature flow regardless of pressure fluctuations. The new compact VP140 Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs) provides a small footprint valve with robust performance. Its patented cartridge is designed for maximum resistance to dirty water, ensuring performance does not degrade, even in less than ideal water conditions. Traditional systems are balanced at full-flow positions; howe...
Johnson Controls International plc announces it has named Jeff Williams as vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions effective immediately. Williams succeeds Bill Jackson who is leaving the company early August 2019 to pursue other opportunities. Williams recently served as vice president, Building Solutions, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America (EMEALA) for Johnson Controls where he led sustained growth and improved margins across the region....
Triatek by Johnson Controls will be exhibiting at the 2019 International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Annual Conference. Below are some of the highlights that the company will be showcasing at the conference. Performance Contracting and Laboratories: O my- It’s O&M: Wednesday, October 23 2019 Triatek by Johnson Controls is sponsoring a session entitled O my- It’s O&M, and it will feature a panel discussion on how the University of Illinois at Chicago utilized perf...
Johnson Controls releases an updated version of its YORKworks Customer Edition, an HVAC equipment selection software for commercial and industrial applications. The improvements to this edition include updates to YORKcalc, allowing the user to generate detailed reports and calculate energy use based on chiller plant operating hours and real-world weather data across cities around the globe. Configuring Small Tonnage Chillers YORKworks is used by customers, including engineers, building owners...
Johnson Controls announces Kathleen ‘Katie’ McGinty has joined Johnson Controls, as vice president, global Government Relations. McGinty will be responsible for government relations and regulatory activities worldwide that support energy efficient solutions, intelligent buildings and integrated infrastructures to deliver smart cities and communities. McGinty joins Johnson Controls with over 25 years of public and private sector experience and most recently served as senior vice pres...
Evoteq, the Middle East’s foremost digital transformation catalyst, has announced that it will be introducing the UAE and region’s first integrated Artificial Intelligence Platform PaaS-based (Platform as a Service), which will digitally transform offices and operations into streamlined, sustainable, next-generation workplaces. The first project that will be pioneered with this technology is Bee’ah’s fully AI-integrated office of the future in Sharjah. Partnership To d...
Johnson Controls has announced Sensormatic Solutions, its renowned 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. Sensormatic Solutions 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....
Johnson Controls has added a new outdoor air handler to its YORK® Solution™ line of products. The new YORK® Solution™ Endura™ includes a zero-penetration roof backed by the confidence of the Endura10R™ 10-year roof warranty. The patent-pending triple-layer roof system has no fasteners, metal seams or caulking, leaving nothing to invite water penetration. The YORK® Solution™ Endura™ also comes with an optional full-length integral service vestibule...
