There are four categories of membership:

1. Sponsor - Sponsor members represent manufacturers, end users, equipment specifiers and system integrators. Sponsor members take a leadership role in developing the market for open, interoperable products based on LonWorks® technology and, as such make a bigger resource and financial commitment to LonMark International. All Sponsor members sit on the LonMark Board of Directors.
   
   
• The Value of Sponsor Membership (278k).
  
  
2. Partner - Partner members represent manufacturers of LonMark certified products. Partner members can participate in task groups and submit products for LonMark conformance testing.
   
   
   • The Value of Partner Membership (233k).
     
     
3. Associate - Associate members represent companies and organizations that do not manufacture LonMark certified products but use, integrate, develop or distribute them. This group includes system integrators, network integrators, LonWorks® Independent Developers (LIDs) and distributors. Associate members can participate in task groups but do not submit products for LonMark conformance testing.
   
   
   • The Value of Associate Membership (208k).
     
     
4. Individual - Individual members represent end-users, equipment specifiers, consultants, non-profit organizations, government, educational and research institutions (excludes LonUsers® Groups). Individual members can participate in task groups, but do not submit products for LonMark conformance testing.

Membership Benefits:

Benefits Sponsor Partner Associate Individual Automatic seat on Board of Directors Yes No No No Can be elected to a seat on the Board of Directors No Yes Yes No Can certify devices to the Interoperability Guidelines Yes Yes No No Access to integrator certification program Yes Yes Yes Yes Certified products included in online product database Yes Yes No No Free technical support concerning interoperability Yes Yes Yes No Company listing and profile on LonMark website Yes Yes Yes No Use of LonMark logo on brochures, business cards, etc. Yes Yes Yes No Member's logo featured in advertising, print, event, and website promotions Yes Yes Yes No Web access to marketing materials, promotions, specifications, etc. Yes Yes Yes No Voting privileges in task groups and officer elections Yes Yes Yes No Discount on LonMark Magazine Advertising Yes Yes Yes No Discounts on LonMark organized events Yes Yes Yes No Participation in press articles and interviews Yes Yes Yes No Participation in LonMark Case Studies Yes Yes Yes No Co-marketing opportunities through exhibitions, press interviews, conferences, trade missions, etc. Yes Yes Yes No Participation in LonMark organized events - trade missions, exhibitions, conferences, etc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Use of marketing tools to help promote your company's business Yes Yes Yes No Participation in task groups, committees, and general meetings Yes Yes Yes Yes Access to member section of website and message board Yes Yes Yes Yes Free monthly e-mail newsletter Yes Yes Yes Yes Free subscription to LonMark Magazine Yes Yes Yes Yes Discount on LonMark Proficiency Testing Program Yes Yes Yes Yes Names of individuals/companies who passed the LonMark Proficiency test published on LonMark website Yes Yes Yes Yes

 

Membership Fees
LonMark International sponsors a variety of programs to build brand recognition for the LonMark logo and increase awareness of the merits of interoperable products. Funding for promotional programs is provided by the annual membership fees from LonMark members. LonMark International has produced industry specific brochures, videos, publishes its own magazine and newsletter, and owns a tradeshow booth. LonMark International also supports this worldwide web site which is used to facilitate communication between members and provide a communication channel to the industry at large. Membership fees are determined by the membership level.

LonMark Sponsor	US$20,000 per year
LonMark Partner	US$5,000 per year*
LonMark Associate	US$1,000 per year*
LonMark Individual	US$200 per year*

*Save 50% through Affiliate Membership. Corporate members joining LonMark International through an authorized affiliate organization at the Partner, Associate or Individual level can save 50% on their LonMark International membership dues. Affiliate membership dues may apply. For a complete list of authorized LonMark Affiliates, please click here. Please check with your local affiliate organization for more information.