Johnson Controls

About the company

Johnson Controls traces its origins to 1885, when Warren Johnson patented the electric room thermostat. It is now one of the largest building technology companies in the world, covering HVAC plant, fire and security, and building automation.

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What do they do?

Johnson Controls position themselves as a single partner for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. Their Metasys BMS is a long-established platform in large commercial and campus estates, and their OpenBlue suite adds cloud analytics, energy optimisation and remote services on top of the controls.

• What it does: Metasys BMS for monitoring and controlling HVAC and other building services.
• Integration: Works with Johnson Controls' own plant, fire and security systems, and with third-party equipment through open protocols.
• Data and reporting: OpenBlue analytics covering energy, sustainability and equipment performance.

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Johnson Controls suits owners of large estates who want one supplier across controls, plant and life-safety systems, backed by long-term service agreements.