Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Group Selects Airfoil Public Relations
Airfoil Public Relations to Provide Public Relations Counsel For Leading Automotive Supplier's Telematics Initiative
DETROIT, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Airfoil Public Relations, Inc., an independent public relations firm specializing in servicing technology clients, recently signed Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI - news) as a new client. Airfoil will provide public relations counsel to launch the company's in- vehicle telematics initiative for Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Group.
The automotive business of Johnson Controls, with headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan, employs more than 77,000 people worldwide. In fiscal-year 2001, it achieved US $13.6 billion in sales. For the 2001 model-year, it supplied interior products for more than 23 million vehicles.
``Johnson Controls is a leader in bringing technology into today's vehicles,'' noted Lisa Vallee-Smith, APR, and Airfoil CEO. ``We are very pleased to have Johnson Controls on board and to work with such an innovative company.''
About Airfoil Public Relations, Inc.
(www.airfoilpr.com )
Airfoil is an independent public relations firm that specializes in
strategic counseling for start-up and established technology companies, as
well as traditional companies moving into the technology space. Airfoil helps
its clients realize their business objectives, which typically include
achieving first-mover advantage, market share, financing and eminence. Core
Airfoil services include strategic communications, media services, online
services, research and market services such as analyst relations. Other
services provided through strategic alliances include brand development and
advertising, market research, Web site development and investor relations.
For more information about Airfoil Public Relations, please call 313-237-8550.
About Johnson Controls, Inc.
(www.johnsoncontrols.com )
Johnson Controls, Inc. is a global market leader in automotive systems and
facility management and control. In the automotive market, it is a major
supplier of seating and interior systems, and batteries. For non-residential
facilities, Johnson Controls provides building control systems and services,
energy management and integrated facility management. Johnson Controls
(NYSE: JCI - news), founded in 1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(U.S.A.). Its sales for 2001 totaled US$18.4 billion.
SOURCE: Airfoil Public Relations, Inc.