Johnson Controls Acquires Mechanical Services Company The Capital Group

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Acquisition designed to expand mechanical services capabilities in Ottawa

MILWAUKEE – (November 5, 2007) – Johnson Controls, Inc., the global leader in smart environments, today announced the acquisition of The Capital Group, a mechanical services company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The Capital Group provides mechanical services for commercial and industrial customers throughout greater Ottawa. The company has approximately 82 employees.

“Acquiring The Capital Group and its skilled tradesmen and technical staff allows us to expand our offerings and deliver enhanced service to customers in Ontario and Quebec,” said Rick Ferrell, vice president and general manager, Johnson Controls. “We are committed to continuing to serve The Capital Group’s customer base that has been built over the past 32 years.”

[an error occurred while processing this directive] “We are excited to become part of an organization with such rich history and credibility in the industry,” said Gary Beatty, CEO, The Capital Group. “The employees of both organizations are committed to providing the best service in the marketplace and will now be able to offer a broader range of services to our customers.”

About Capital Group
Founded in 1974 and serving the Outaouais region, the Capital Group has established a reputation for excellence in the fields of air conditioning, mechanical and electrical services. Well trained and fully certified, The Capital Group’s highly dedicated team of professionals possess the skills to deliver excellence in maintenance, service, retrofits, and renovations that keep customer HVAC systems up and running.

About Johnson Controls, Inc.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI - News) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

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