MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions has received the 2008 Parts Vendor of the Year Award from Advance Auto Parts. The award was given to Johnson Controls based on programs developed for Advance Auto for consumer education along with merchandising and promotions that supported increased sales and margin growth

"Johnson Controls' commitment to category management and customer service enabled us to grow our sales together, which is how a true business partnership should work," said Charles Tyson, Senior Vice President, Merchandising for Advance Auto Parts.

Johnson Controls provides Advance with dedicated resources to support category management and timely, unbiased insights, suggested actions and ongoing competitive price shops to maximize sales. Johnson Controls had exceptional average order fill for the year.

"This award is a direct result of the commitment and dedication of many employees and departments throughout our Americas business," said Allen Martin, Vice President and General Manager, Americas, for Johnson Controls Power Solutions. "Our long-time relationship has grown stronger over the years through listening, building trust and helping to understand and impact our customers' strategic objectives."

Johnson Controls Power Solutions is the leading supplier of lead acid batteries for virtually every type of passenger car, light truck and utility vehicle as well as the leading independent supplier of hybrid battery systems. The company has provided Advance Auto Parts with automotive batteries as well as batteries under the OPTIMA® brand for more than eight years.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

SOURCE Johnson Controls