Dec. 3, 2013: Johnson Controls, Hitachi Announce Global Air Conditioning Joint Venture
Partnership Will Create One of the World’s Largest Commercial Air Conditioning Providers
The partnership will include key products such as variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and inverter technologies supporting both the commercial and residential HVAC markets. The companies said the joint venture will combine Johnson Controls’ global reach with Hitachi’s technology expertise.
“Technology leadership derived from its ongoing investments in research and development have established Hitachi as a key contributor to the global HVAC industry,” said Alex Molinaroli, president and chief executive officer, Johnson Controls. “The addition of these capabilities adds key technologies to our product portfolio. Combined with our existing $15 billion building technologies and services business, this investment positions Johnson Controls as the world’s largest commercial air conditioning provider.”
Johnson Controls is a leading supplier of HVAC, building controls, refrigeration, and security systems for buildings. Through its Building Efficiency business, the company delivers solutions to over a million customers who are served through nearly 700 offices in more than 150 countries. Hitachi Appliances, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., supplies air conditioning solutions across the globe, from inverter-based residential room air conditioners to VRF systems, and other air conditioning equipment for commercial and industrial use.
“Both companies have a long and proud history of innovation and growth in the industry with similar values and cultures,” said Hiroaki Nakanishi, president of Hitachi Ltd. “As the worldwide air conditioning business environment continues to evolve, we believe Johnson Controls and Hitachi’s partnership can supply integrated solutions to fulfill the needs of customers around the world.”
“This is great news for our customers who will benefit from the full range of solutions, equipment, and service that Johnson Controls and Hitachi can offer them on a global scale,” said Molinaroli.
Nakanishi added, “Alongside with this joint venture, we look forward to exploring further opportunities to collaborate with Johnson Controls and Hitachi's broad building solution business capitalizing on IT-related technologies.”
For more information about Johnson Controls, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com. For more information about Hitachi Ltd., visit www.hitachi.com. For more information on Hitachi Appliances, visit www.hitachi-ap.com/index.html.
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Publication date: 12/2/2013
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