Johnson Controls, a provider of building technology, software, and services, has launched a new, travelling ‘Innovation Studio’, a Pan-European tour that will include multiple UK stops, bringing mission-critical building technologies directly to customers and contractors.
The mobile showcase debuted at MCE (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort) 2026 in Milan, Italy, and will visit 44 cities across Europe.
For the UK market, the initiative is positioned as a hands-on way for electrical contractors, consultants, and facilities professionals to engage with new technologies amid rising pressure around energy costs, efficiency, and decarbonisation.
UK focus on efficiency and retrofit performance
Johnson Controls highlighted several UK-based projects that underline the relevance of its technologies for local contractors. These include a manufacturing site that reduced energy use by 52% and a UK data centre that improved efficiency by 8%.
The company says its data centre cooling systems are also capable of cutting energy consumption by up to 40% while operating with zero on-site water use, aligning with increasing regulatory and sustainability pressures across the UK built environment.
Richard Lek, President EMEA at Johnson Controls, explains that, “Across Europe, customers are navigating some of the most complex energy security and affordability challenges in decades.
“By bringing our technologies directly to customers, we’re showing how building systems can become more resilient, efficient, and adaptable for the long term.”
Technology showcase for contractors and specifiers
The Innovation Studio will present a range of systems relevant to UK projects, particularly in retrofit and high-performance environments. These include the YORK YK-HT centrifugal chiller and the YORK YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chiller, both designed for data centres and large-scale facilities.
Also featured is the OpenBlue digital platform, which provides monitoring and analytics to improve building performance, alongside the Metasys building automation system, designed to integrate HVAC, lighting, fire, and security systems across complex sites.
Visitors to the UK tour stops will be able to explore interactive demonstrations, real-world applications, and 3D visualisations, with access to technical specialists and live workshops.
Supporting UK infrastructure and service delivery
Johnson Controls maintains an established service presence in the UK, supported by trained engineers and local operations.
The company says the Innovation Studio will strengthen engagement with customers across the country, particularly as demand grows for energy-efficient upgrades and smarter building controls.
The wider European tour, it suggests, reflects increasing demand for integrated building technologies that can reduce costs, cut emissions, and improve operational resilience across sectors including commercial buildings, data centres, and manufacturing.
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