Johnson Controls showcases technological innovation for mission-critical industries at AHR 2026

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 14, 2026 – Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will showcase advanced innovations at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Feb. 2–4, enabling mission-critical customers to accelerate decarbonization and gain a competitive edge through smarter energy management, superior thermal performance and precise environmental control. At the event, Johnson Controls will unveil its latest groundbreaking thermal management solutions engineered to address water, energy and space constraints in data centers and other mission-critical facilities.

“High-stakes environments demand precision and bold efficiency outcomes achievable through technology leadership,” said Lei Schlitz, president, Global Products and Solutions at Johnson Controls. “Building on 140 years of innovation, Johnson Controls combines deep expertise in HVAC, controls and digital solutions to address today’s most pressing energy and infrastructure challenges — empowering the organizations the world depends on to thrive.”

Enhancing energy efficiency and resilience for all buildings
Across industries, businesses are deploying Johnson Controls connected HVAC systems, advanced controls and digital building solutions to improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and unlock critical operational efficiencies. A recent Accenture report finds that nearly 90% of organizations now tie energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts to measurable business results.

At AHR booth C2925, Johnson Controls will showcase its industry-leading energy efficient, HVAC and digital technologies that deliver measurable impact.

• The Johnson Controls flagship Metasys open building management system provides unified control across HVAC, chillers, fire, lighting, security and more. Version 15.0 supports 1,000 IP devices per server — 60% more than similar systems — and 50,000 objects, enabling large campus and multi-site deployments without costly hardware upgrades. It also includes an Energy Management suite for real-time emissions tracking, benchmarking and budgeting to speed decarbonization.
• With Metasys as the foundational digital layer, OpenBlue elevates performance enterprise wide, applying predictive analytics to accelerate sustainability goals and maximize utility savings. From helping large universities like Stanford University save $500,000 in annual energy costs to optimizing hospital OR energy use by 40%, OpenBlue makes proactive energy savings recommendations and enables precise, automated control with over 1,000 integrations.

Advancing thermal management for next-generation data centers
Among the fastest growing mission-critical industries, data centers face evolving cooling demands from soaring performance requirements and diverse site conditions. From air to liquid to hybrid solutions, operators need flexible strategies that deliver efficiency and reliability without compromise. Johnson Controls addresses these challenges with a comprehensive portfolio of thermal management technologies that can cut non-IT energy consumption by more than 50% while safeguarding uptime and resilience. At AHR Expo, Johnson Controls will showcase its full suite of data center solutions, including the YORK YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller, which consumes 40% less power annually while still delivering the same cooling capacity as other available solutions, zero on-site water consumption and low-noise performance.

Johnson Controls will debut its latest thermal management innovations at AHR during a press breakfast. These advanced solutions are designed to help data centers and other crucial facilities overcome water, energy and space challenges, while delivering superior efficiency and resilience.

Creating optimal environments where mission-critical operations thrive
Beyond data centers, Johnson Controls delivers reliability and precision for fast-growing sectors where failure is not an option, such as bioproduction and healthcare. At AHR, Johnson Controls will highlight its full suite of HVAC, control and digital solutions designed to support the accelerated growth of these sectors and their world-changing missions. Such products on display include:

• YORK Air Handling Units: Available in custom and semi-custom options, these units meet airflow, energy recovery and noise requirements for each space. Patented technology reduces sound levels by 44% while using less space than traditional solutions. Ideal for critical environments like hospitals, the design also includes backup features, such as redundant fan systems, to keep operations running smoothly.
• PENN System 550: Integrates temperature, humidity and pressure control with A2L refrigerant leak detection and adaptive defrost algorithms. These algorithms monitor real-time conditions to trigger defrost only when needed, reducing annual energy consumption by 10% or more, improving system reliability and lowering carbon impact. This system is ideal for food retail, health care and pharmaceutical environments where precision and safety are paramount.

For more information, visit Johnson Controls at Booth C2925 or explore the AHR 2026 press kit at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/events/ahr-2026.

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Kari Pfisterer
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Email: kari.b.pfisterer@jci.com

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About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

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