Johnson Controls to invest $138.5 million in Toledo facility
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Johnson Controls is planning to invest $138.5 million to convert its battery plant near Toledo into an absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery facility which will cater to start-stop and other high efficiency vehicles, according to a report by Automotive Business Review.
Construction is scheduled to start this summer and the first line will launch production in the end of 2012, the report said.
According to the ABR report – at http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/johnson-controls-to-inve… – "Johnson Controls Power Solutions president Alex Molinaroli said start-stop vehicle technology is emerging globally as one of the most affordable options for consumers who want to buy a more fuel-efficient car for very little added cost up front.
"We see this market growing to 35 million batteries globally by 2015, and the United States is an important piece of the market," Molinaroli said.
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Rail line improvements
aid Johnson Controls,
Huhtamaki, Candle-lite
In January of this year, the city of Greenfield announced it was working to make sure that railroad lines are up and working by June to assist Johnson Controls in reopening its doors.
Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop told The Highland County Press on Tuesday, June 28 that the initial phase of rail line renovation was completed by June 1 – with the assistance of the Ohio Rail Development Commission – and the manufacturing company has restarted production in Greenfield.
"They're ahead of schedule," Bishop said. She said the Greenfield plant was to have 50 workers back the first year, but already has approximately 120.
"We meet monthly with three companies along the rail line: Johnson Controls, Huhtamaki and Candle-lite," Bishop said. "In fact, State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger has scheduled a meeting for this Wednesday with the Ohio Department of Development in Columbus."
Bishop said the projections are good for all three local manufacturers.
"I'm very pleased with what I see happening in Greenfield," Bishop said.
Following the meeting with local officials at the Ohio Department of Development on June 29, State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger told The Highland County Press that the meeting went well for southern Ohio.
"We're all in the assessment stage right now," Rosenberger said. "This was a meeting to bring everyone to the table and get the needs of southern Ohio to the attention of the governor's office and help us build jobs."
Rosenberger said this week's meeting in Columbus was a team effort, among commissioners from Highland and Clinton counties, a representative from Rep. Mike Turner's office, Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop and Highland County Chamber of Commerce president Katy Farber.
"This is excellent news for the businesses along the rail line, so we can continue to improve upon the line. We have identified certain problems and look to move forward."
Rosenberger said that there were no immediate commitments from the state, but he felt confident that this was a productive meeting for the region.
In addition to the rail line businesses such as Johnson Controls, Huhtamaki and Candle-lite, Bishop said the city's wind and solar energy projects also are moving forward.
A G3 (Greening Greater Greenfield) committee has been formed with the cooperation of Ohio University to address energy efficiencies and longterm possibilities for wind and solar power. A second committee will be meeting in July to follow up on the ongoing projects. Project leaders also have met with third-party wind turbine contractors in Indiana.
"There are a lot of positive things that I'm excited about for Greenfield," Bishop said.
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About Johnson Controls
According to their website, Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries.
"Our 142,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful."
In 2011, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #1 company in its annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list.[[In-content Ad]]
Construction is scheduled to start this summer and the first line will launch production in the end of 2012, the report said.
According to the ABR report – at http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/johnson-controls-to-inve… – "Johnson Controls Power Solutions president Alex Molinaroli said start-stop vehicle technology is emerging globally as one of the most affordable options for consumers who want to buy a more fuel-efficient car for very little added cost up front.
"We see this market growing to 35 million batteries globally by 2015, and the United States is an important piece of the market," Molinaroli said.
* * *
Rail line improvements
aid Johnson Controls,
Huhtamaki, Candle-lite
In January of this year, the city of Greenfield announced it was working to make sure that railroad lines are up and working by June to assist Johnson Controls in reopening its doors.
Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop told The Highland County Press on Tuesday, June 28 that the initial phase of rail line renovation was completed by June 1 – with the assistance of the Ohio Rail Development Commission – and the manufacturing company has restarted production in Greenfield.
"They're ahead of schedule," Bishop said. She said the Greenfield plant was to have 50 workers back the first year, but already has approximately 120.
"We meet monthly with three companies along the rail line: Johnson Controls, Huhtamaki and Candle-lite," Bishop said. "In fact, State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger has scheduled a meeting for this Wednesday with the Ohio Department of Development in Columbus."
Bishop said the projections are good for all three local manufacturers.
"I'm very pleased with what I see happening in Greenfield," Bishop said.
Following the meeting with local officials at the Ohio Department of Development on June 29, State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger told The Highland County Press that the meeting went well for southern Ohio.
"We're all in the assessment stage right now," Rosenberger said. "This was a meeting to bring everyone to the table and get the needs of southern Ohio to the attention of the governor's office and help us build jobs."
Rosenberger said this week's meeting in Columbus was a team effort, among commissioners from Highland and Clinton counties, a representative from Rep. Mike Turner's office, Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop and Highland County Chamber of Commerce president Katy Farber.
"This is excellent news for the businesses along the rail line, so we can continue to improve upon the line. We have identified certain problems and look to move forward."
Rosenberger said that there were no immediate commitments from the state, but he felt confident that this was a productive meeting for the region.
In addition to the rail line businesses such as Johnson Controls, Huhtamaki and Candle-lite, Bishop said the city's wind and solar energy projects also are moving forward.
A G3 (Greening Greater Greenfield) committee has been formed with the cooperation of Ohio University to address energy efficiencies and longterm possibilities for wind and solar power. A second committee will be meeting in July to follow up on the ongoing projects. Project leaders also have met with third-party wind turbine contractors in Indiana.
"There are a lot of positive things that I'm excited about for Greenfield," Bishop said.
* * *
About Johnson Controls
According to their website, Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries.
"Our 142,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful."
In 2011, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #1 company in its annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list.[[In-content Ad]]