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"Johnson Controls and O'Reilly share the same deep-rooted commitment to quality that is more important than ever before," said
This supply agreement includes Johnson Controls' Optima(R) high performance automotive batteries, which are being shipped to the stores this month. Johnson Controls will also supply O'Reilly's full line of automotive Super Start batteries beginning in February.
O'Reilly, which acquired CSK Auto Corporation in 2008, is one of the country's largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts. The company operates more than 3,200 stores in 38 states.
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/.
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