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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 14, 2025 – Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, is set to spotlight its latest HVAC, industrial refrigeration (IREF), and Metasys building automation innovations at FRIGAIR 2025, Africa’s leading Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) exhibition, taking place on 4-6 June in Johannesburg. 

With a legacy of nearly 140 years of innovation, Johnson Controls continues to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. At FRIGAIR 2025, the company will demonstrate how its cutting-edge solutions are helping customers across industries—from manufacturing and data centers to commercial and healthcare environments—optimize energy efficiency, improve building performance, and meet their sustainability goals. 

Showcase Highlights: 

• Advanced HVAC Solutions: Johnson Controls offers a comprehensive range of HVAC equipment, including high-efficiency chillers, air handling units, and packaged rooftop systems. These solutions are designed to deliver optimal comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability for various building types and sizes.
• Industrial Refrigeration (IREF): Tailored for the EMEA region, Johnson Controls’ industrial refrigeration solutions provide reliable and energy-efficient cooling for industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals. The company’s offerings include ammonia refrigeration systems, CO₂-based solutions, and advanced control systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with environmental standards.
• Metasys® Building Automation System: Metasys is Johnson Controls’ flagship building automation system that integrates HVAC, lighting, security, and fire protection systems into a single, cohesive platform. The latest release enhances user experience with improved graphics, faster navigation, and advanced analytics, enabling facility managers to make informed decisions that enhance building performance and occupant comfort.

“We look forward to participating in FRIGAIR 2025, a vital platform to engage with the South African market and reinforce our commitment to delivering intelligent building technologies that advance sustainability and operational resilience,” said Vishan Ramnarian, General Manager Sub Saharan Africa, Johnson Controls. “Our integrated HVAC, IREF, and building automation solutions are tailored to support local industries on their journey toward net-zero carbon performance.”

Visitors to the Johnson Controls booth can experience interactive demos and expert consultations that bring to life the company’s global capabilities, local knowledge, and digital-first approach through its OpenBlue platform. 

Johnson Controls proudly celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2025, marking a legacy of innovation and leadership in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable solutions. The company continues to redefine building performance, driving the next era for commercial buildings, transforming industries and powering its
customers’ missions.

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 nearly 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, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, 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.

Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.