DHL Wins Shipping Contract For U.S. Air Express Services with Johnson Controls; Leader in Automotive Systems and Facility Management Chooses DHL to Enhance U.S. Operations

DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logisticscompany, today announced it has been selected by Johnson Controls,Inc. (NYSE:JCI), a $27 billion global market leader in automotivesystems and facility management and control, as its U.S. expressservice provider. The three-year, multi-million Dollar agreement withJohnson Controls comes on the heels of a recent DHL announcement ofenhanced air network and service offerings. Johnson Controls willconsolidate all of its domestic air shipping to DHL as its U.S.domestic service provider, as well as rely on DHL for internationalshipping solutions.

All Johnson Controls business units (interior experience, buildingefficiency and power solutions), will use DHL's Next Day Air productsto transport time-sensitive customer material such as emergency partsfor vehicles and control equipment, including heating and coolingsystems and parts to and from vendors and company facilitiesthroughout the U.S. Johnson Controls will also use DHL for urgentinter-office material, including the full company payrolldistribution.

Johnson Controls, which had used a combination of carriers forseveral years, noted that a $1.2 Billion DHL network infrastructureinvestment and recent enhancements to DHL next day air products havebeen providing measurable returns, including faster transit times andenhanced overall operational flexibility. In April, DHL announcedsignificant enhancements to its suite of domestic Next Day Airproducts though a major expansion of service coverage across the U.S.,and a money back guarantee for DHL Next Day 10:30 AM and DHL SaturdayDelivery services.

Johnson Controls will also leverage DHL's global expertise ininternational shipping to develop integrated regional solutions, speedtransit times, and minimize customs clearance delays. DHL is currentlyworking with Johnson Controls to develop cross-border, break-bulksolutions from Mexico to the U.S. and from the U.S. to Canada for thetransport of automotive parts and heating and cooling systems.

Both companies are also evaluating joint procurement and reselleralliances.

"DHL's scope of offerings, network capabilities, operationalflexibility, and overall value best met our shipping needs," saidCarolyn Woznicki, Vice President and General Manager of GlobalProcurement at Johnson Controls. "DHL's ongoing commitment toinnovation, quality, and to the customer experience provides us with abest-in-class transportation partner that is willing and able tosupport our strategic initiatives and business goals," continuedCarolyn.

DHL is also engaging its Partnership CARE team (CustomerActivation Resolution and Enhancement) for Johnson Controls, designedto identify and tailor solutions to specialized customer needs. Theprogram ensures that customers with complex shipping and logisticsneeds have dedicated expertise and support at activation and duringthe start-up process, as well as throughout their relationship withDHL. Already in place are tailored solutions for Johnson Controls,such as customized customer service support and late pickup service atkey Johnson Controls distribution facilities.

"With our new network enhancements, customers are reaping theadvantages of sourcing with DHL for air services as well as our entireportfolio of services," said Charles Brewer, Executive Vice Presidentof U.S. Air Products and Services. "DHL is well-positioned to makesignificant in-roads to offer premium air services to diversifiedcompanies like Johnson Controls. We see our relationship with JohnsonControls as a partnership where we can provide customized shipping andlogistics solutions, and also look for ways where we can work togetherto enhance our respective operations."

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience,building efficiency and power solutions. The company providesinnovative automotive interiors that help make driving morecomfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products andservices that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security.Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybridelectric vehicles, along with systems engineering and serviceexpertise. Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) has 136,000 employees in morethan 1,000 locations serving customers in 125 countries. Founded in1885, the company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Foradditional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

About DHL

At DHL, Customer Service is back in shipping. Our mission is toprovide the most flexible, personable and enjoyable experience in theshipping industry for our customers.

DHL is the global market leader of the international express andlogistics industry, specializing in providing innovative andcustomized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise inexpress, air and ocean freight, overland transport, and contractlogistic solutions as well as international mail services, combinedwith worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of localmarkets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries andterritories worldwide with over 285,000 employees dedicated toproviding fast and reliable services that exceed customers'expectations.

Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Netbrand.

For more information on DHL, please visit http://www.dhl.com.