On 11 October 2014, local automotive supply company Johnson Controls hosted South Africa's automotive industry Who's Who to celebrate 20 years of successful business in democratic South Africa. Johnson Controls brought together employees, management, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and business associations in what was a Who's Who of the local automotive industry at a gala event at Port Elizabeth's Boardwalk Convention Centre. Among the international guests were David Powels, managing director … [Read more...] about Gala event raises more than R40,000 for Lelethu Baby Shelter in Port Elizabeth
Johnson Controls
Addressing the skills squeeze
With sustained growth, however, comes the skills squeeze. Local automotive seating, overhead system, floor console, door and instrument panel manufacturer Johnson Controls has embarked on empowering young professionals through a graduate development program. "The sector is growing so fast that there are skills shortages at all levels," says Erna Scheepers, regional HR development manager of Johnson Controls. A global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, floor consoles, door panels … [Read more...] about Addressing the skills squeeze
Johnson Controls Inc.
Johnson Controls is the world's leading provider of complete seat systems, serving every major automaker worldwide. We design and produce components, structures, mechanisms, foam, fabric, and trim, integrating them to work together flawlessly. We offer design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly all from a single source for maximum efficiency and consistently high quality. Our globally standard core components and manufacturing processes save time and money, reduce risk, and contribute to … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls Inc.
One reason to celebrate 20 years of democracy
As a key player in democratic South Africa's automotive success story, Johnson Controls with automotive seating plants in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, commemorated two decades of achievement together with employees, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, business associations and the government at a Gala Evening at Port Elizabeth's Boardwalk Convention Centre on 11 October. "When we entered the South Africa (SA) market in 1994 with our first facility in Uitenhage, it was with the goal of playing … [Read more...] about One reason to celebrate 20 years of democracy
