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World Cup, Johnson & Johnson, and More: How Johnson Controls Innovates Worldwide
BY CASEY NIXON DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
There are many facets of Johnson Controls (JCI) but one thing stands out: The passion of JCI’s team to better the communities they serve. This passion goes beyond making HVAC units; it saves lives, educates our youth, nourishes bodies, creates a sense of belonging, and so much more. From hospitals and universities to stadiums and food production facilities, JCI products enable industries around the globe to help people.
Unique to JCI facilities around the country is their manufacturing facility right here in York County which creates products for industries and communities worldwide.
Of JCI’s locations in more than 150 countries, three of these facilities are in YoCo and employ more than 1,000 people JCI’s involvement in the community began with the acquisition of York International in 2005, originally called York Manufacturing Company York International’s original machine shop, which opened in 1874, started as an ice making business and became the industry leader in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
“The YORK chiller and air handling products were born in York, PA and although the YORK brand has expanded to become a global product offering, much of what influences the innovation of the brand is based on what is still happening here in York,” says Joe Emrich, Market General Manager - Central PA.
This innovation and its offerings were highlighted at the 2022 World Cup, which won JCI the Blueprint of the Future Award JCI technology was able to generate real-time visibility of space utilization, air temperature, and energy use across eight World Cup stadiums. Those insights allowed stadium operators to eliminate safety risks such as unauthorized access and overcrowding, ensure that fans are cool and comfortable, and minimize the tournament's power and water consumption.
JCI’s approach to many projects is more than simply installing HVAC systems. Their team considers the size and use of a space to install control systems that will regulate a building’s temperature when in use for energy efficiency. Emrich shared, “JCI is investing heavily in driving intelligent building solutions. Leveraging cutting edge equipment, evolving controls, and cloud analytics, JCI is able to provide an end-to-end solution for customers looking to drive sustainability, asset reliability, and occupant wellbeing by optimizing assets with AI algorithms to reduce carbon footprint and the total cost of facility operations.”
Product innovation isn’t the only driver of JCI’s work. The JCI team has made a commitment to re-invest in communities through the support of various charitable organizations which focus on youth, education, diversity, and the workforce. In 2023, JCI will commit $400,000 for scholarships and instruction support for Harrisburg Area Community College and PA College of Technology.
YoCo CLIENTS: York College, UPMC York Memorial Hospital, WellSpan York Hospital, the City of York, and Harley-Davidson
NATIONAL AND GLOBAL CLIENTS: Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, HCA Healthcare, Hershey Foods, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Penn State Health, UPMC, WellSpan Health, and Geisinger
