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Johnson Controls Pioneers Carbon Body Exterior Parts in SeriesProduction BURSCHEID, Germany--May 14, 2012: Liquid resin press molding enables series production of carboncomponents Johnson Controls, a leading global supplier of automotive interiorsand electronics, is applying its expertise in natural fiberprocessing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors. "Lightweight construction is one of the key challenges for futurevehicles," said Han Hendriks, vice president of global productdevelopment, interiors at Johnson Controls Automotive Experience."We can draw on our technological know-how for the production ofcarbon body parts." Previously, the production of very light carbon components involveda great deal of effort and a considerable amount of manual labor. "We are one of the pioneers in the automotive industry forlarge-scale production of carbon parts, thanks to our innovativeproduction process," said Hendriks. "We are pleased to be able totransfer that technology for use in vehicle exteriors." The new process is based on a wet press process used by JohnsonControls since 2003 to produce wood fiber components for vehicleinteriors. In the newly adapted process, a carbon fiber matpre-moistened with resin is placed between the forming tools andthen pressed. During the pressing cycle, the excess resin leaksonto the edge of the mold. This provides a very high fiber densityin the body parts. Johnson Controls is already supplying a well-known automotivemanufacturer with its innovative carbon components. Digital images are available online from Johnson Controls . About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrialleader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 162,000employees create quality products, services and solutions tooptimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings;lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybridand electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Ourcommitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, withthe invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through ourgrowth strategies and by increasing market share we are committedto delivering value to shareholders and making our customerssuccessful. About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating, overheadsystems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. Wesupport all major automakers in the differentiation of theirvehicles through our products, technologies and advancedmanufacturing capabilities. With 240 locations worldwide, we arewhere our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed thecomfort and style of our products, from single components tocomplete interiors. With our global capability we supplyapproximately 50 million cars per year. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Emergency Panic Button , China Wireless PIR Detector, and more. For more , please visit Dual PIR Detector today!
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