Johnson Controls eyes digital transformation


Anu Rathninde, president of Johnson Controls Asia-Pacific. — China Daily

BEIJING: US-based smart building solutions provider Johnson Controls will enlarge its footprint in China and further seize opportunities arising from the country’s efforts to bolster digital transformation, develop advanced manufacturing and drive green, sustainable growth.

“China’s focus on digitalisation and decarbonisation aligns seamlessly with our core expertise.

“We are well-positioned to support China’s advancement in fostering new quality productive forces,” Anu Rathninde, president of Johnson Controls Asia-Pacific, said in an interview with China Daily.

“We have seen growth opportunities supported by policies that advance reform and opening-up, and we look forward to growing our business even further,” he said.

This year marks Johnson Controls’ 30th year of doing business in China.

He said China’s economy is propelled by new energy, digital transformation and some key industries like smart manufacturing and modern services, which creates a large number of opportunities for sustainable innovation.

The company has been focusing on its industrial innovation capabilities in alignment with China’s advanced manufacturing and digital economy, Rathninde said, adding that it supports the development of artificial intelligence and digitalisation with sustainable data centre solutions. —China Daily/ANN

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