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.

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


Johnson Controls – 30 Years in India

Global Legacy, Local Impact

Johnson Controls is a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management, and mission‑critical performance. For more than 140 years, we have helped customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. With global revenues exceeding USD 25 billion and a team of 100,000 experts across more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software, and service solutions. Our trusted brands and advanced lifecycle services elevate customer performance, turning goals into real‑world results and helping move society forward.

30 Years of Innovation in India

Headquartered in Pune, Johnson Controls has been operational in India since 1995. As we mark 30 years of operations in the country, we continue to deliver advanced products, solutions, and systems across HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), Fire Suppression, Fire Detection, Security Solutions, Industrial Refrigeration, and Monitoring Verticals.

Our commitment to innovation is reflected in OpenBlue, our AI‑ and IoT‑powered platform that enables smarter, healthier, and more efficient buildings. Over the last three decades, Johnson Controls India has expanded significantly, with:

  • 8,000+ employees nationwide
  • 3 OpenBlue Innovation Centers
  • 1 Manufacturing Site
  • 6 Engineering Centers
  • 2 Global Capability Centers

Shaping India’s Infrastructure

Johnson Controls India has played a pivotal role in industrial and commercial infrastructure across airports, healthcare, pharma, retail, railways, hospitality, data centers, smart city transportation, and surveillance. Many landmark buildings in the Asia Pacific region are powered by Johnson Controls’ technologies, underscoring our ability to bring global expertise and local execution together.

Looking Ahead

Bringing our 140‑year global legacy and 30‑year India journey to specialized markets such as healthcare, data centers, pharmaceutical and transportation is a key growth strategy for us in the region and globally. As we celebrate this milestone, Johnson Controls remains committed to building smart, healthy, and sustainable environments that move society forward.

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.​

Display of a fire sprinkler head

1881

Built the first automatic sprinkler

Display of the electric tele-thermoscope invented by Warren S. Johnson

1883

Invented the first room thermostat

Creative using the  San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation Building in Fresno, California

1924

Engineered the first air-conditioned commericial building

Display of an alarm keypad

1986

Engineered the first security panel with a remote arming keypad

Displays components of the Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS)

1990

Introduced the first building automation system

Early photos of packaging unit of Polio vaccine

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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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.
View of NASA's launch packed with a rocket docked at the station

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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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.​

Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

In partnership with Children's of Alabama, Johnson Controls modernized critical infrastructure - cutting natural gas use by 69% and delivered major cost savings, all while enhancing patient comfort and reliability across the hospital campus.

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Children’s of Alabama hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Johnson Controls helps City of La Crosse exceed energy savings targets

Johnson Controls has been working with the City of La Crosse on a multi-phase sustainability initiative that has already generated significant energy and cost savings.

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A close up of one of the City of La Crosse's new solar arrays

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.

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.

Johnson Controls Named to BuiltWorlds 2024 Global Innovators List

Johnson Controls named to BuiltWorlds 2024 Global Innovators List.