LONMARK International Members Recognized for Achievements

Coventry, UK—LONMARK International, recognized as the industry authority for certification, education and promotion of interoperability standards is pleased to announce that five LONMARK members have been nominated in The Building Controls Industry Awards 2007. LONMARK International members make up 41% of the finalists in the six on-line voting categories. LONMARK is committed to helping its members expand the market for interoperable products and these nominations are proof of the industry’s stride towards open systems.

Some insight into the LONMARK members nominated and

their successes: Engineer of the Year – Jeff Howlett, Bill Joyce and Andrew Freezer As an Engineering Sales Support Engineer at Honeywell, Jeff Howlett has made his mark over the last 20 years. One of his most notable achievements is working on CentraLine, innovative and progressive HVAC solutions using LONWORKS technology. Andrew Freezer is a Senior Systems Analysts at TAC Satchwell and one of the first to integrate LONWORKS technology. His many achievements include managing an integration team that created an award winning interoperable network using LONWORKS technology and first-rate products from multiple suppliers.

On being nominated for his LONWORKS knowledge Andrew Freezer stated, “I started using LONWORKS in 1997 and the biggest benefit I found is that as more manufacturers implement the LONWORKS interface, the connection of different products becomes easier but the network offers more detailed information for the end user, which means that the system can be used more efficiently.” Mr. Freezer also pointed out that once manufacturers, system integrators, and end users experience the invaluable advantages of using open systems, the transition to standardization of products is unstoppable.

Systems Integrator of the Year – Saturo Controls and TAC Satchwell
As a LONMARK member, Saturo Controls has been designing networks that match its customers’ exact needs. By offering efficient systems that offer the option to expand and integrate new products for whatever the future requires, Saturo Controls has built a strong reputation. TAC Satchwell has over 20 LONMARK certified products and has created unmatched LONWORKS controls solutions with immense energy and cost saving benefits. Creating open, interoperable products is one of TAC Satchwell’s key strengths.

Bill Joyce of Siemens Building Technology is also recognized for his expertise in building automation and nominated for Engineer of the Year. Lawrence Nunn from Saturo Controls is up for Student of the Year. While TAC Satchwell and Siemens Building Technologies are also competing for Technical Innovation of the Year, and Saturo Controls has another nomination for the Energy Management Award. The successes of LONMARK members are a tribute to the growing market demand for interoperable network solutions.