Celebrating 140 years of powering your mission

Behind every breakthrough is a bold idea and a person willing to make the first move. William Shipley did that for HVAC. His vision didn’t just change heating and cooling, it set the stage for smarter performance at scale.

We installed thermostats and valves on Wall Street in 1901. A century later, we've grown into a world-leader in smart buildings.

In the 1950s, we delivered HVAC and controls in the Capital Records building where reliable, quiet operation is essential.

The architect of the sky, Ernest Flagg didn’t only make the Singer Building in New York the tallest in the world, he made it intelligent too. All 45 stories were installed with Johnson Controls pioneering temperature system. This was smart thinking, even back in 1908. And our 140-year story of innovation continues to this day.

One idea. Global impact. Explore how Grinnell’s genius invention has shaped fire protection technology since the 19th century and led to the creation of a gold standard in fire safety regulations that have safeguarded millions of people then - and still do today.

In a year where we’re celebrating 140 years of Johnson Controls, we’re also proud to mark 150 years of Johnson Controls York products with engineering excellence that’s defined industries and shaped the future of comfort. From revolutionizing air conditioning to pioneering energy-efficient HVAC solutions, we have been at the forefront of incredible inventions that have shaped our world.

Built in the 1950s, the United Nations HQ dazzled with its modernist design – but it was the pioneering climate control technology behind the scenes that ushered in the age of smart buildings.

Learn how Warren Johnson's invention of the thermostat revolutionized temperature control and continues to impact the world today. From the first electric thermostat to smart building technologies, Johnson Controls builds on a legacy of excellence and innovation.

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.

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.

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.

Ethisphere names Johnson Controls as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, marking 18 years on the list.

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Johnson Controls Honored in 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards.

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Johnson Controls named to BuiltWorlds 2024 Global Innovators List.

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