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Building Technology Systems Ltd. Joins BACnet® International: Will Use BACnet® to Stay at Cutting Edge of Building Controls Market

BACnet International today announced that Building Technology Systems Ltd. (BTS), a leading manufacturer of integrated building controls solutions, is now an integrator member of BACnet International. BTS designs and installs integrated building control systems for controlling HVAC systems, lighting, door access, CCTV, and offers energy management services. BTS recognized the speed of technology advancement in the building automation and controls space and the importance of the BACnet protocol, and will leverage its membership in BACnet International to stay current with technical developments to better serve its clients.

Blue Ridge Technology Becomes Silver Sponsor of BACnet International: Sees BACnet As Enabling Technology For Intelligent and Green Buildings

BACnet International today announced that Blue Ridge Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lighting controls designed to be a native component of Building Automation Systems (BAS), is now a Silver-level sponsor of BACnet International. Blue Ridge develops and delivers BACnet-engineered lighting technologies for new and existing buildings that optimize lighting energy throughout the building life cycle.

Opera Electronics Inc. Joins BACnet International: Moves Away from Proprietary Network Solution and Embraces BACnet

BACnet International today announced that Opera Electronics Inc., a leading manufacturer of automated gas sensors, is now a Silver-level sponsor of BACnet International. Opera manufactures gas detectors used to measure and limit toxic gases in indoor parking garages and maintenance garages for trucks and heavy vehicles. In the past, the company used their own proprietary network to communicate between devices. The company will now focus its efforts on expanding the capabilities of its product line and integrating with other BACnet products. In addition to joining BACnet International, Opera also reported that its MS/TP gas sensor has recently passed BTL testing.

First BACnet Workstations Awarded BTL Mark: Expands Testing Capabilities Across Range of BACnet Device Profiles

BACnet International today announced that five BACnet workstations have completed testing by the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and have been awarded the BTL Mark. The workstations were tested in parallel and the BTL test package was recently extended to cover BACnet testing for devices that meet the criteria for one of the three levels of operating system testing; Advanced Workstation (B-AWS), Operator Workstation (B-OWS) and Operator Display (B-OD) profiles.

BACnet International To Host Plugfest 2009: Industrys Foremost Interoperability Workshop Celebrates 10th Annual Gathering

BACnet International today announced that PlugFest 2009, the industrys leading workshop for companies to perform interoperability testing for their BACnet enabled solutions, will take place October 13th to 15th at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport in College Park, GA. This year marks the 10th annual interoperability workshop and is expected to be the largest to date - with participation from over 100 engineers from over 30 different companies.

EBTRON, Inc. Joins BACnet International: Aims to Leverage Testing, Education, and Promotional Programs to Continue Success

BACnet International today announced that EBTRON, Inc., a leader in airflow measurement for more than twenty years, is now a Gold-level sponsor of BACnet International. EBTRON has been manufacturing microprocessor-based measurement instrumentation since 1984 that are designed to exceed normal performance criteria and meet the most demanding and restrictive placement requirements. EBTRON’s participation in BACnet International will give them access to interoperability testing, educational programs, and enhanced visibility within the BACnet International community on the Web site, product catalog, and newsletters.

BACnet International and BACnet Interest Group Europe Sign Cooperative Testing and Listing Agreement: Transatlantic Agreement To Unify BTL Listings

BACnet International and the BACnet User Group Europe (BIG-EU) today announced that they have agreed to combine their BTL listings to create a single global listing of BACnet tested products to be hosted on BACnet International’s Web site beginning on July 1st, 2009. The product listing site will be located at: http://www.bacnetinternational.org/btl/ The new agreement also allows both groups to conjointly shape the test specifications for BTL testing and listing.

BACnet International to Present Building Operations Management Webcast, Interactive Session Will Outline BACnet Benefits

BACnet International and Building Operation Management today announced that they are partnering to produce a one-hour Web Seminar titled, BACnet in your Future? on June 16, 2009 at 1:00pm EST. The event will feature a presentation from Andy McMillan, President of BACnet International, and will be moderated by Ed Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Building Operating Management Magazine. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to better understand the role of BACnet in building management. To register, please visit: http://www.facilitiesnet.com/webinar/bacnet061609/.

BACnet International and Trade Press Media Partner to Produce Facility Decisions Conference and Expo 2009 Expanded Event To Gather 2,000 Facilities Management Professionals

BACnet International and Trade Press Media today announced that they are partnering to produce the 2009 Facility Decisions Conference and Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 22-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is expected to attract approximately 2,000 building automation professionals and top-level facility decision-makers as well as 200 leading industry suppliers. The conference will offer general presentations, targeted learning sessions and workshops, a Solutions Exchange session, and an exhibit hall. Access to conference sessions and exhibit hall are free.

BACnet International Launches Success Stories Showcase: Highlights the Versatility of the BACnet Protocol

BACnet International today announced that it has launched a new program that showcases successful BACnet stories and highlights the versatility of the BACnet Protocol in real-world installations. Because more firms in the building automation industry are using the BACnet protocol, and more examples of innovative installations are coming to light, BACnet International created this resource to document and share these stories across the industry. The showcase, located on the BACnet International Web site, allows anyone to share their BACnet integrations from around the world.

BACnet® International President Urges Energy Vendors to, “Pay it Forward” : Billions in U.S. Stimulus Package Should be Used to Build Long-Term Value

BACnet® International today announced that its President, Andy McMillan, has written a feature article for AutomatedBuildings.com that urges vendors in the energy sector to use economic stimulus money to work together to improve and create offerings that deliver long-term value. The article explains that energy vendors and service providers are presented with two choices in how to use the stimulus money. The first choice is to, “take it and run,” and the second is to, “pay it forward.”

Contemporary Controls Joins BACnet International

BACnet International today announced that Contemporary Controls Systems, Inc. joined the organization. Contemporary Controls has long been recognized as a leading provider of cost-effective networking equipment and is visible and deployed in commercial office buildings to hospitality and entertainment venues worldwide, where dependability and uptime are key priorities. Contemporary Controls is now a Silver level member of BACnet International.

BACnet International and BNP Media To Host Green Sustainable Building Controls Conference

BACnet International today announced that it has partnered with BNP Media, publisher of Engineered Systems, to host the first annual Green Sustainable Building Controls (BSBC) Conference in September 2008 in Dallas, Texas.

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. Joins BACnet International

BACnet International today announced that Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. joined the organization. Yaskawa, a leading provider of building automation controls and the world's largest manufacturer of adjustable frequency drives, servo and motion control, and robotics is now a Silver level member of BACnet International.

BACnet International Drives Member Success at 2008 AHR Expo

BACnet International today announced that its participation in AHR Expo, the premier event for professionals in the building automation and control industry, was a major success. BACnet helped showcase its members to a crowd of more than 40,000 individuals who visited the more than 1,800 vendors at the expo in New York City during the last week of January.

BACnet Director Emeritus

An award bestowed on Ron Sharpe for dedicated service to the advancement of the BACnet Protocol used with all types of Building Control and Automation Systems. Recognition for his involvement starting with the first gathering at the University of Cincinnati in 1998.

Building Automation Conference Rescheduled

BACnet International announced today the rescheduling of the 2007 BACnet Conference and Expo. The conference will now take place September 25-27, 2007 at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.

2006 BACnet International Holds Largest Ever BACnet Testing Labs (BTL) Interoperability Workshop

BACnet International held its 7th annual BACnet Testing Labs (BTL) Interoperability Workshop in Vancouver B.C. on October 3-5, 2006. Also known as Plugfest, this year's event boasted the highest attendance in its history with 104 engineers from 28 companies and 5 countries in attendance.

The New Face of BACnet

Visitors to the Controls and Automation arena at the recent AHR Expo in Chicago were greeted by a new kid on the block. No, it was not a new controls manufacturer. It was the new face of the BACnet community: BACnet International.