Johnson Controls Inc. will buy closely held German automotive-electronics maker Borg Instruments AG, a maker of instrument clusters, navigation systems and sensors that aid drivers while parking, Bloomberg News reported.

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Johnson Controls reportedly said the purchase will add to fiscal 2004 earnings and is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter. Remchingen, Germany-based Borg had sales last year of $65 million, the report said.

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