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.
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.
Built the first automatic sprinkler
Invented the first room thermostat
Engineered the first air-conditioned commericial building
Engineered the first security panel with a remote arming keypad
Introduced the first building automation system
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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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.
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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Our integrated healthcare solutions enable facilities to meet the challenging security needs and help to provide better service to their patients.
The YAS range of cooling solutions sets a new industry standard with proven compliance, technical excellence and sustainability commitment.
The Southeast Asia and Australia region is home to nearly 10% of the total world population, based on the latest United Nations estimates.
Adelaide International Airport is the fifth largest domestic and international airport in Australia. As the aviation gateway to South Australia, the airport covers an area of nearly 800 hectares and handles more than eight million passengers annually.
As a global technology leader with substantial experience and expertise in creating industry specific solutions, Johnson Controls delivered a highly advanced, cost effective access control and security solution for the entire site.
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.
Recognized for innovation, customer impact, and our industry-leading smart building platform, we continue to set new standards in excellence.
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