KG.[11] A year later, in 1998, Recaro introduced the first ever-growing child seat.[11] In 2004, Recaro bought the traditional company "Storchenmühle", which concentrates on the production of child seats. In 2006, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary . In June 2011, Recaro sold the automotive seating division to Johnson Controls, a U.S.-based automotive supplier.[2] The acquisition granted Johnson Controls to be a licensee of the RECARO brand in the automotive industry, as well as the exclusive, unlimited right to market Recaro seats for cars and commercial vehicles.[2] All other brand companies now belong to RECARO Group Stuttgart, which is the brand owner and licensor of RECARO Automotive Seating.[12][13]