Johnson Controls opens new office and innovation center in Singapore 

  • Location will accommodate 450 employees, host OpenBlue Innovation Center
  • Office aligns with Singapore's Green Plan 2030, advancing sustainable development

George Oliver, chairman, and CEO of Johnson Controls at the company's Innovation Center

Johnson Controls, the global player for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the opening of its new office in Singapore. Strategically located at One-north, the office serves as a living lab for collaboration, research, and development, further strengthening Johnson Controls' commitment to its partners and community across Southeast Asia.

“Singapore’s vibrant and innovative ecosystem aligns with our vision for a more sustainable future, where economic progress goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility, ensuring a brighter and more resilient future for all,” said George Oliver, chairman, and CEO of Johnson Controls at the new office opening. “Our Singapore office represents an exciting next step in our continued commitment to this dynamic and culturally diverse country,” he added.

Spanning 3,535 square meters, the location will accommodate around 450 employees and host an OpenBlue Innovation Center, showcasing solutions for building owners, operators, and industry leaders to create smart buildings that are secure, healthy, and sustainable.

Jacqueline Poh, managing director of the Singapore Economic Development Board, said Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue Innovation Center is a good example of how companies are partnering with our ecosystem on innovation and technology development to support this transition. “We look forward to the smart and sustainable building solutions that this center will develop and bring to the Southeast Asia region,” she added.

One-north’s interconnected ecosystem extends the impact of the new facility, fostering collaboration with local partners, institutions and industry experts to drive technological advancements and solution integration to deliver cutting-edge innovation to the market.

The new office opening also supports The Singapore Green Plan 2030, further advancing Singapore's national agenda on sustainable development amid climate change and urbanization challenges, while also reinforcing Johnson Controls' dedication to driving the smart city transformation in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.

Claiming to have equipped more than 40% of the city-state’s commercial buildings with smart building solutions,  Johnson Controls said it continues to contribute to Singapore's vision for a greener and more efficient future while nurturing expertise within its workforce.

Anu Rathninde, president of Asia Pacific at Johnson Controls, said, “With Singapore as our strategic hub, Johnson Controls is well-positioned to drive sustainable growth, foster innovation, and create lasting partnerships that will shape the future of the built environment here and in the region.”

 

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