Johnson Controls receives approval from anti-trust authorities

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, completed the previously announced acquisition of Keiper and Recaro Automotive.

Keiper is a leader in recliner system technology and is renowned for its engineering and manufacturing expertise in metals and mechanisms for automobile seats. The company also produces complete seats for commercial trucks.

Recaro Automotive offers complete seats for automakers and as aftermarket equipment.

As part of the transaction, Johnson Controls also acquires the licensing rights for the exclusive global use of the Recaro trademark for the automotive industry.

"The acquisition of Keiper and Recaro Automotive provides Johnson Controls with a comprehensive product range in seating components," said Beda Bolzenius, vice president, Johnson Controls and president, Automotive Experience. "This further complements the acquisition of C. Rob. Hammerstein earlier this year and our existing metals business."

Through the integration of Keiper, Recaro Automotive and C. Rob Hammerstein, the company is able to offer the automakers a complete product range of metal components and mechanisms across all vehicle segments. This positions Johnson Controls as a global leader in seating components, Bolzenius said.