Johnson Controls name leader of Americas segment
Johnson Controls has revealed the appointment of Todd Grabowski as Vice President and President, Americas, effective 1 October 2025. Grabowski will be responsible for strategy and execution in the Americas, focused on driving organic growth through expanding market share and enhancing customer outcomes. Grabowski will report to CEO Joakim Weidemanis and serve as a member of the company’s executive committee. […]
Johnson Controls completes the sale of R&LC HVAC business
Johnson Controls International plc, a provider of smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced it has completed the sale of its Residential and Light Commercial (R&LC) HVAC business in an all-cash transaction to the Bosch Group. CEO, Johnson Controls, Joakim Weidemanis’s statement Joakim Weidemanis, the CEO of Johnson Controls shared: “The completion of this […]
Johnson Controls appoints Executive Vice President and CHRO
Johnson Controls a provider for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced on 15 July the appointment of Chris Scalia as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Scalia will report to CEO Joakim Weidemanis and serve as a member of the company’s executive committee. Scalia’s professional background Scalia began his career at Morgan Lewis, where he practiced labor […]
Johnson Controls relaunches sprinkler service with predictive monitoring
U.S. sprinkler systems gain real-time maintenance upgrade Johnson Controls has relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service in the United States, offering predictive maintenance capabilities through real-time system data. The company said the service provides facility managers and building owners with continuous system insights by analyzing indicators such as temperature, water presence and pressure changes. According to […]
Johnson Controls expands workforce training partnership with Lincoln Tech
Johnson Controls Academy opens new Denver program to train technicians The Johnson Controls Academy is expanding its workforce development initiative to train more technicians for the growing building systems sector. In collaboration with Lincoln Tech, the academy has introduced a new program at Lincoln Tech’s Denver campus. This program will double the number of trained […]
Johnson Controls upgrades OpenBlue with generative AI to improve building efficiency and energy savings
AI expansion in OpenBlue Enterprise Manager Johnson Controls has announced expanded artificial intelligence capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager, a digital building management tool. These updates include new customer-facing generative AI applications, enhanced autonomous building controls, and a redesigned user experience. According to Johnson Controls, the enhancements allow users to reduce energy and maintenance costs […]
From confusion to clarity: Improving emergency responses in schools
Gordon Thomas, Business Development Manager, Global Fire Detection Products, Johnson Controls, outlines an innovative approach for schools to improve emergency responses using a single, multi-purpose safety system When it comes to creating a safe school environment, compromise is not an option. Architects, contractors and education facility managers must ensure building systems can communicate with clarity […]
Johnson Controls names Chris Bontempo as new Vice President and chief Marketing Officer
Johnson Controls announces leadership appointment to enhance global marketing strategies Chris Bontempo has been appointed as the new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Johnson Controls, a company known for its commitment to creating smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. The announcement was made on May 7, 2024, highlighting Bontempo’s new role in steering the […]
Johnson Controls Foundation pledges $1 million to American Red Cross for disaster relief
Johnson Controls has declared its commitment to disaster relief through the Johnson Controls Foundation. The foundation has pledged $1 million over two years to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). This donation is set to fortify the American Red Cross’s capacity to respond to both large and small-scale disasters throughout the United […]
