Improve professional automotive interior components business in the field of the strength of the metal

    Sohu Automotive News, according to Johnson Controls officials announced Jan. 4: As the world's leading automotive interior systems and electronics products supplier, Johnson Controls (JohnsonControls) has recently signed an acquisition agreement, merger Keiper (KEIPER) and Reka Luo (Recaro)'s car sports seats and special seats business.

    Keiper is the Angle Adjuster system technology leader in the field, and its metal parts and body parts in terms of professional engineering and manufacturing capabilities known, the company headquarters and engineering research and development center is located in Kaiserslautern (Kaiserslautern). The acquisition will involve 7 countries worldwide staff of about 4,750, while the Keiper operations in Brazil, business organizations and entities not included in the transaction.

    "Kai Bo and Lei Kaluo brand has become a 'high-quality, professional technology and innovation' is a synonym. Through the acquisition of these brands will further strengthen our position in the metal parts and body parts are operational strength." Johnson Controls Automotive Group Vice President and Chief Professional Interior Brose, president Beida • Nice (BedaBolzenius) said: "This acquisition of the leading technology involved, all seats in our existing product portfolio components are fully utilized, and will be extended to China and North America. "

    Kai Bo's expertise covers the metal parts for the manufacture of seats, frame and body parts are complete engineering processes and technologies. Our products include: used to adjust the seat length and height of the body parts, used to adjust the location of the vehicle seat back angle adjustment device, and a rear seat back lock. In addition, this acquisition also includes Leika Luo's car seat sport seats and special products.

    In addition to chair the entire system, car manufacturers will be purchasing a single car seat parts, metal frame and body parts. With the acquisition of Keiper and Lei Kaluo the car seat business unit, Johnson Controls expects to consolidate parts of its seats in key areas of competitive position, and develop differentiated new products and new technology gains a broader opportunities. Johnson Controls said the company believes its vertical integration, the increasing seating capacity and continuously upgrade technology will help to speed up parts of its area in the car seat future business growth.

    Kai Group, owner and CEO Carol Bray Martin • Pucci (MartinPutsch) said: "to be part of such a successful business, our entire team are very happy. Become part of Johnson Controls, will we create irreplaceable opportunity, will help us achieve the rapid development of globalization and standardization platform, the best way to deal with future challenges facing the industry. "

    Related to the acquisition are receiving antitrust approval, is expected to be completed during the first half of 2011. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

    About Johnson Controls:

    Johnson Controls is more than 150 countries worldwide customer service, is a variety of technological and industrial world leader. Thousands of our 130,007 employees to optimize energy and operational efficiency of buildings to provide quality products, services and solutions; as hybrid and electric cars and advanced battery lead-acid batteries; and provides automotive interior systems. Our commitment to sustainable development can be traced back when the company was first established in 1885 invented the first electric room thermostat. With our development strategies and growing market share, we are committed to increasing shareholder value and boost customer success.

    About Johnson Controls Automotive Business:

    Johnson Controls is a car seat, top accessories systems, door panels, instrument panels, and automotive interior electronics leading global supplier of products. Through our products, technology and advanced manufacturing capabilities, we offer all major vehicle manufacturers differentiate their support. We have more than 200 plants worldwide, where customer needs, where we are. Our products, from single parts to the whole interior, as consumers unlimited comfort and fashion. With the company's global capabilities, we are more than 30 million vehicles a year supply of products.