Johnson Controls Delivers Mission Critical ‘Essential Products, Services and Personnel’ During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 21, 2020—(AETOSWire) - Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO, George Oliver, reaffirmed that the Company is delivering ‘essential products, services and personnel’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. “At times like these, it is critically important to reach out and let people know that we are here and that we continue to help hospitals, pharmacies and other essential businesses as needed to continue their operations,” said Oliver.

The Company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel immediately worked to fulfill the urgent need for new hospitals.

As the crisis evolved, the Company implemented local and regional contingency plans across the globe assuring employee safety and customer support. Johnson Controls service teams continues to support critical infrastructure while the Company’s offices, branches and manufacturing facilities remain open and operational with increased sanitation practices and restricted visitor policies, except where prohibited by law. The Company is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a critical manufacturer.

“As a global company, we have been addressing this crisis from the very start and we are proud of our frontline leadership responding in every corner of the world to support our customers,” said Oliver. These are tough times, but the notes from first responders, nurses and all those serving on the frontline are extremely motivating. In periods of crisis there are always stories of incredible resilience.”

Among the critical building infrastructure offerings Johnson Controls provides are:

• HVAC – Our products are essential to hospitals and operating rooms and are necessary to continue to run almost all of the Critical Infrastructure Sectors. Properly ventilated buildings are critical to improve air quality and prevent the spread of disease.

• Industrial Refrigeration – Our equipment is essential in many critical industries, from food and beverage processing to the petrochemical industries.

• Security - Our security systems are even more critical now to ensure essential facilities are safe and secure. Security cameras, access control and other security systems are vital to protect people and infrastructure.

• Fire – Our fire systems and services must be maintained to keep people and property safe, from fire detection products through sprinkler systems and portable fire extinguishing equipment.