Johnson Controls Hitachi

Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning
ISININE782A01015
Industry
Founded2015; 10 years ago (2015)[1]
HeadquartersTokyo,
Japan
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Shoji Akiyama (CEO)
Shinichi Iizuka (COO)
Products
Number of employees
15,000+ (2018)[1]
ParentJohnson Controls (60%)
Hitachi Appliances (40%)
Websitewww.jci-hitachi.com
www.hitachiaircon.com

Johnson Controls Hitachi AC Limited is a Japanese multinational air conditioning manufacturing company that manufactures home appliances and specialises in air conditioning and cooling technology. The company was incorporated on 1 October 2015 in Tokyo, as a Joint Venture between Johnson Controls and Hitachi Appliances. The Chief Executive Officer of the company is Shoji Akiyama.[2] The shares of its major subsidiary in India are traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange under symbol JCHAC.

Acquisition

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In July 2024, Johnson Controls said it would sell its residential and light commercial buildings business to Bosch for $6.7 billion. As part of the deal, Bosch will acquire 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40% stake. Johnson Controls will continue selling York and Coleman products, while the Hitachi brand will remain in Asia under a long-term license with Bosch Home Comfort Group.[3][4]

India

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In India, Hitachi air conditioners are manufactured and marketed by Hitachi Home & Life Solutions India Ltd, which is a joint venture between Hitachi Homes and the Johnson Controls group based in Ireland. The company is headquartered in Ahmadabad, Gujarat. It has another Global Development Center in Kadi, Gujarat.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Overview & About Us". Johnson Controls-Hitachi. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Our Leadership". Johnson Controls-Hitachi.
  3. ^ "Johnson Controls to Sell Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Businesses". Johnson Controls. Archived from the original on 18 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Questions and Answers". Bosch Home Comfort Group. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning opens Global Development Center in India". Johnson Controls-Hitachi.