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Celebrating 140 years

Anniversary of excellence

Our company has been the innovation leader, transforming and shaping the industry for 140 years. Marking a legacy of innovation and leadership in smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable solutions, our anniversary celebrates decades of progress made possible by our dedicated teams, loyal customers, and visionary industry pioneers.

Celebrating 140 years of innovation leadership

As we mark this milestone, we remain focused on what's ahead -- driving the next era of transforming industries and powering our customers' missions.

 

Leading the way with industry firsts

From these historic milestones to transforming the future of buildings with award-winning AI technologies, we continue to set new standards and push the boundaries of what’s possible.​

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Celebrating 150 years of Johnson Controls YORK

Celebrating 150 years of Johnson Controls YORK

In a year where we’re celebrating 140 years of Johnson Controls, we’re also proud to mark 150 years of Johnson Controls York products with engineering excellence that’s defined industries and shaped the future of comfort. From revolutionizing air conditioning to pioneering energy-efficient HVAC solutions, we have been at the forefront of incredible inventions that have shaped our world.

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How Warren Johnson invented the world's first room thermostat

Learn how Warren Johnson's invention of the thermostat revolutionized temperature control and continues to impact the world today. From the first electric thermostat to smart building technologies, Johnson Controls builds on a legacy of excellence and innovation.

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Edison partnership in innovation

What happens when a visionary inventor meets a master engineer?

Over 140 years ago, in the Age of Invention, Thomas Edison’s chemical brilliance joined forces with Grinnell’s engineering genius to create the quartz bulb sprinkler head—a breakthrough that redefined fire protection forever.

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Thomas Edison with the Grinnell fitters who installed the sprinklers.
People packing polio vaccines

Pioneering progress: Our role in the polio vaccine

In the fight against polio, precision saved lives. Johnson Controls helped make the life-saving polio vaccine possible by maintaining a steady 96°F, a critical temperature for production. Our systems delivered the consistency required to protect millions. That same commitment drives us today, creating smarter, safer environments that support health and innovation around the world.

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The trust our customers place in us helps build strong partnerships that drive their success.

These partnerships enable us to deliver innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Discover how we've made a difference in their stories below.​

Museum of the Future, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Museum of the Future encourages us to think beyond today, and even tomorrow, and to use our ingenuity to find solutions to humanity’s greatest challenges.
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Museum of the Future, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ)

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), is an economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the DIEZ, that supports businesses focused on modern technology through state-of-the-art infrastructure and in-house business services.
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NASA

Helping NASA reach for the stars

At the dawn of the Space Age, Johnson Controls was at the forefront of technology, being honored by NASA for its “mission control” instrumentation achievements, which contributed to both the Apollo & Saturn space programs. Today, we’re still building the environments where giant leaps begin—because when it comes to innovation, we’ve always been ahead of our time.

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Building on a long history of innovation, Johnson Controls has helped shape the evolution of buildings, leading the way to the future.

A history of innovation

Our story: From then to now

A journey through our milestones, shaping who we are today. Each step reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence, driving progress forward

The innovation does not stop here. We look forward to the next journey of smart buildings into an era of autonomy, transforming industries, and powering our customers' missions.

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Award winning organization

Recognized for innovation, customer impact, and our industry-leading smart building platform, we 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

Ethisphere names Johnson Controls as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, marking 18 years on the list.

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Poster honoring Johnson Controls with the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, awarded by The Business Intelligence Group

Johnson Controls Honored in 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards.

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Johnson Controls Named to BuiltWorlds 2024 Global Innovators List

Johnson Controls named to BuiltWorlds 2024 Global Innovators List.

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