Holland, MI – August 11, 2011

President Barack Obama’s tour of the new Johnson-Controls Meadowbrook advanced battery center in Holland, Mich. on Aug. 11, 2011, led to praise for the facility and Johnson Controls’ leadership in the advanced battery industry.

“This is one of the most advanced factories in the world. You’re helping America lead in a growing new industry. You’re showing us how we can come back from the worst recession that we’ve had in generations and start making things here in America that are sold all around the world.”

“Very cool”, he commented as Johnson Controls Employee Jon Parke demonstrated the PEC automated cell finishing line.

The new Meadowbrook facility will be the first in the United States to produce complete lithium-ion battery cells and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, producing battery systems for U.S. based automakers, such as Ford's Transit Connect.

PEC supplied the Johnson Controls Meadowbrook facility with the automated cell finishing line, used to form, age, grade and sort the cells.