LonMark International Launches Certified System Integrator Program

January 25, 2010 – Orlando, FL, USA – LonMark International, a non-profit member trade association and a major driving force in the establishment of interoperable guidelines for building, industrial, transportation, lighting, residential, and utility automation, announced today the launch of the LonMark International Certified System Integrator Program. The program was established to meet the increasing demand from building owners and building managers for safer, greener, energy efficient buildings.

“Over 350 individuals have passed the LonMark Certified Professional program during the last three years, which tells us that there is significant market demand for a professional proficiency,” said Ron Bernstein, LonMark International’s Executive Director.  “The new Certified System Integrator credential builds on the Professional Certification and certifies companies that promote, install, and integrate smart control systems leveraging the highly qualified, LonMark Certified Professionals on their staff.”

Participation in the Certified System Integrator program assures end users that the system integration company will deliver a solution that fits their exact installation and performance requirements. This usually means an energy-efficient, cost-effective and future proof solution that can easily incorporate on-going demands for further energy saving programs such as load control and demand response.  Companies in the Certified System Integrator Program deliver the interoperable, energy efficient systems that help keep an organization’s operating and maintenance costs to a minimum. This allows the building owners to run their buildings seamlessly and transparently in a financially sound manner.

The LonMark Certified System Integrator Program is an accreditation for companies that have obtained the highest level of technical certification within LonMark International. Companies in the program undergo a rigorous peer review process to establish proficiency and commitment with LonMark system specifications and the enduring value that they can deliver to end-users. 

For more information about the Program, visit http://www.lonmark.org/LMCSIP or at AHR Expo in Orlando at booth #1126.  Additional information about LonMark International activities at AHR Expo can be found at http://www.lonmark.org/news_events/calendar.

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LonMark International’s mission is to create, support, and promote the standards for open, interoperable LonWorks technology-based products, systems, and professionals. Membership to LonMark International is open to any manufacturer, distributor, engineer, system integrator, or end user committed to the development, specification, and use of open, interoperable products utilizing ISO/IEC 14908-1 and related standards.

LonMark International is a non-profit, mutual-benefit trade association with over 400 members worldwide, and local affiliates in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. For more information about LonMark International please visit www.lonmark.org.

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