Supporting reliable operations from design to production

Pharma R&D disruptions can cost up to $200k per day, while a single batch loss can exceed $4 million.

From research laboratories and pilot facilities to GMP manufacturing and warehousing, Johnson Controls helps maintain the critical conditions needed to reduce operational risk and support the validation, commissioning and documentation needed for compliance.

Boehringer Ingelheim achieves 98% equipment availability with Johnson Controls

With increasing compliance regulations and equipment maintenance needs, Boehringer Ingelheim chose Johnson Controls to restore the equipment to its original condition and implement a preventive maintenance plan.

The result: Johnson Controls now maintains 98% availability of all equipment while reducing chiller energy consumption.

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Technology and expertise for critical pharmaceutical environments

Maximize uptime of critical systems

Maximize uptime with connected equipment that enables remote monitoring and diagnostics and proactive maintenance solutions.

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Ensure energy efficient heating and cooling

Reduce energy usage without operational impact using efficient and connected equipment with AI-driven digital solutions.

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Secure high value areas

Strictly control and track access to areas with high-value ingredients or finished product with 24/7 monitoring and integrated audit trails.

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Facilitate regulatory compliance

Our Metasys for Validated Environments building automation system with electronic signature and time-stamped audit trails, is purpose built to address regulations such as FDA 21, CFR 11 and EU GMP Annex11

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Track and achieve decarbonization goals

Set, track and report on emissions goals with AI-driven insights highlighting areas to focus.

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Protect staff with life safety solutions

As pharmaceuticals contain volatile and toxic chemicals, fire safety is imperative. Our products range from the smallest fire detectors to advanced industrial sprinkler systems for high-risk facilities.

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Don’t trust your production schedules to just anyone

Johnson Controls has over 140 years of proven experience in delivering reliable and on time solutions. Read more about our legacy impact into the pharmaceutical industry.

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Integrated solutions for pharmaceutical facilities

Johnson Controls brings together environmental controls, building automation, energy management, digital solutions, life safety and lifecycle services to help pharmaceutical organizations improve reliability, compliance and operational efficiency.

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HVAC Equipment

High-efficiency chillers, heat pumps and air handling units that reduce energy use and maintenance costs across your pharmaceutical facilities.

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Building Automation Systems & Controls

Advanced controls for even the most complex facilities to ensure optimized and resilient operations.

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OpenBlue digital solutions

Data-driven insights and predictive analytics that help pharmaceutical facilities better optimize performance in research and QC labs, storage areas and manufacturing.

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Life Safety Solutions

Comprehensive solutions to protect staff and assets across your mission-critical facilities.

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Security Solutions
Security Solutions

Innovative security products keep your assets and staff safe. From protecting office entrances to securing high value storage, we leverage the latest technologies in comprehensive, integrated solutions.

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Remote and On-site Services
Remote and On-site Services

Expert services designed for improved equipment performance at every phase across all systems.

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Meeting the advanced environmental and compliance challenges of a rapidly expanding biologics market

As biologics continue to drive pharmaceutical innovation and revenue growth, organizations face increasing complexity across development, manufacturing, supply chain operations, and regulatory compliance.

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Metasys for Validated Environments building automation system

Johnson Controls deliver the solutions to meet the 24/7, advanced environmental requirements in these tightly controlled, continuously monitored environments where even minor deviations can lead to product loss and downtime.

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Optimize your investment with expert services

Keep your pharmaceutical facilities operating at peak performance with tailored services from Johnson Controls. Choose from individual and packaged offerings, from remote monitoring to fully embedded on-site operations and maintenance teams. Our goal is to keep your facility operating efficiently, safely and code-compliant.

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Boehringer Ingelheim achieves 98% HVAC availability at its Campinas manufacturing plant
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FAQs

  • How does Johnson Controls help pharmaceutical facilities maintain compliance?

    Johnson Controls helps pharmaceutical manufacturers support regulatory compliance through integrated building systems, including HVAC, building automation, fire protection, security, and monitoring solutions designed to create controlled, reliable, and auditable environments. Our Metasys for validated environments(MVE) is purpose built to address multiple regulations ensuring that any change to a validated point requires re-authentication as an electronic signature, a reason code, and is captured in a time-stamped audit trail.

  • What pharmaceutical environments can Johnson Controls support?

    Our solutions are designed for a wide range of pharmaceutical environments, including manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, laboratories, cleanrooms, warehousing, and critical storage facilities.

  • How can Johnson Controls improve energy efficiency in pharmaceutical facilities?

    Johnson Controls combines advanced HVAC technologies, building automation, digital monitoring, and energy optimization strategies to help reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and support sustainability goals without compromising critical environmental conditions. In fact, when combined, Johnson Controls HVAC, Controls, and OpenBlue solutions can drive over 50% energy savings.

  • Can Johnson Controls help reduce operational risk and downtime?

    Yes. Our integrated approach connects building systems, monitoring, and predictive insights to help identify issues early, improve system reliability, and maintain uninterrupted operations in mission-critical pharmaceutical environments.

  • What fire and life safety solutions are available for pharmaceutical facilities?

    Johnson Controls provides comprehensive fire protection, fire detection, alarm, and special hazard suppression solutions designed to protect pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and storage environments while supporting applicable industry standards and safety requirements.

  • Does Johnson Controls support pharmaceutical decarbonization initiatives?

    Yes. We help organizations reduce carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency through energy-efficient equipment, smart building technologies, digital optimization, and lifecycle services that support long-term sustainability objectives.

  • Why do pharmaceutical companies choose Johnson Controls?

    With decades of experience in mission-critical environments, Johnson Controls combines expertise in thermal management, building automation, fire and life safety, security, and digital solutions to help pharmaceutical organizations enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and resilience. In addition, Johnson Controls has entire lifecycle solutions from planning and design, project management, retrofits and upgrades and ongoing equipment maintenance.

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