February 2012
New Hire, Brian Mattick
It is our pleasure to introduce Brian Mattick, who has accepted the position of Applications Engineer for OEMCtrl.
Brian joined us February 1, 2012.
Brian joins us from ALC Georgia where he has worked for the last 9 years. During his time there Brian engineered and/or managed many projects, including some of the higher profile jobs such as The Coca-Cola™ headquarters, The World of Coke Museum and Lockheed Martin. Brian's field experience, product knowledge and commitment to customer service will be a valuable asset to OEMCtrl in his new position.
Brian is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
We are very pleased to have Brian join our family and we all look forward to his contributions to our growth.
January 2012
OEMCtrl at AHR Expo 2012
Left to right:
• Laurin Evans, OEMCtrl Account Sales Engineer
• Brian Forrester, OEMCtrl General Manager
• Michael Facente, OEMCtrl Account Sales Engineer
• Michael R. Wilson, OEMCtrl Business Development Manager
• Jose Macon, OEMCtrl Account Sales Engineer
Article: Why Factory Mount Controls
Michael Facente, OEMCtrl ASE, will be speaking in the free BACnet education track on the subject of "Factory Mounting BACnet Controls" and has written a short artilce Why Factory Mount Controls which will appear in the BACnet International Journal this month.
"A factory mounted controls solution enables equipment manufacturers to meet specifications, enhance quality, differentiate product, and develop and protect intellectual property."
Read full article here: Why Factory Mount Controls
OEMCtrl at AHR Expo
The OEMCtrl team will be at AHR Expo January 23 - 25, 2012, McCormick Place in Chicago, IL .
If you're going to AHR Expo in Chicago next week, we would love to connect with you.
OEMCtrl will have hardware on display in the BACnet International booth(South Hall, #3532). Our business development manager, Michael R. Wilson will be in the booth to answer any questions you may have.
Michael Facente, OEMCtrl ASE, will be speaking in the free BACnet education track on the subject of "Factory Mounting BACnet Controls" in room S103a on Tuesday morning @ 9 AM. Hope to see you there. Please find attached a short article he wrote on this subject which will appear in the next issue of the BACnet International Journal.
Meeting Specifications
Ensuring Quality
Differentiating Product
Securing Intellectual Property
If you're interested, the easiest way to coordinate a meeting will be to send us an email info@oemctrl.com.
December 2011
New Hire, Nigel Mulvey
It is our pleasure to introduce Nigel Mulvey, who has accepted the position of Manager of Technical Services at OEMCtrl. Nigel's primary responsibilities will be the management and development of our Account Services team which includes Technical Support and Applications Engineering.
Nigel brings with him over 25 years of HVAC industry experience, having worked in building automation and controls for the past 22 years. Nigel comes to Automated Logic by way of Mingledorff's, Inc. (local independent distributor of Carrier equipment and controls) where he was the Controls Group Manager.
Nigel is a graduate of South Cheshire College, with a degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering with continued education at Chesterfield College focusing on Computer Aided Engineering. He has work experience that includes controls installation and sales, controls project management, HVAC equipment design and reconfiguration, testing and training.
We are very pleased to have Nigel join our family and we all look forward to his contributions to our growth.
Holday Schedule
OEMCtrl will be closed December 23-27 and December 30-January 2 in observance of the holidays.
We will be open with a limited staff on December 28-29.
OEMCtrl will resume normal operational hours on January 3, 2012.
From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holdiay.
Nov 2011
OEMCtrl will be at PlugFest 2011
BACnet International's BACnet Testing Laboratories Working Group will be holding the BACnet® Interoperability Workshop at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel in Atlanta, GA. This is the twelfth annual BACnet Interoperability Workshop and is hosted by BACnet International. This event permits vendors to test their BACnet products in a neutral and friendly environment with BACnet devices from other vendors.
Technical Support Engineer Keith Scott will be attending the interoperability workshop for OEMCtrl.
Oct 2011
October 25, 2011 -- BACnet International announced the winners of its annual “Leaders of the Pack” awards to recognize the achievements of individuals and companies involved in the BACnet community. The Award Ceremony took place during the 2011 Facility Decisions Conference & Expo on October 11-12, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. The award categories along with award explanations are listed here.
Dominic Eorio accepts award the Best in Show Award for Carrier's Crate and Barel BACnet Success Story.
Award |
Winner |
Comment |
| Best in Show Award | Crate and Barrel project submitted by Carrier | The Best in Show Award goes to a project posted in the BACnet Success Stories. This company's very first BACnet Success Story is an impressive piece of work. This LEED Gold project with a recognized retail industry leader is the ideal example of what we want submitted as a BACnet Success Story. It identifies the project challenges and solutions. It is a clear, cogent, compelling and well-composed narrative. It identifies BACnet as the key to success on this project. It contains customer and integrator quotations. It identifies all contributing firms, consultants, integrators, contractors and manufacturers with hyperlinks to their web sites. It supplies a system schematic made available in the, “Systems Integrated,” section, and it uses outstanding project photos. |
Michael R. Wilson recognized with the St. Bernard Award by BACnet International.
Award |
Winner |
Comment |
St. Bernard Award |
Michael R. Wilson, OEMCtrl |
The St. Bernard Award goes to an individual who is always coming to the rescue. Michael R Wilson always steps up if something needs to be done, especially if no one else is available to do it. If you need something done at the last minute, he is there. |
Sep 2011
BACnet Success Story
Oct. 28, 2011 - BACnet International recognized Carrier, a Platinum level member of BACnet International at Facility Decisions 2011 for its BACnet implementation at WPPI Energy Office & Operations Facility. Carrier completed a BACnet International Success Story submission to showcase how it helped WPPI Energy’s sustainability efforts which resulted in a LEED Gold rating for their Sun Prairie facility. BACnet International presented Carrier with a plaque placing them in the "prestigious ranks of BACnet International Success Stories,” and shared the news at the Facilities Decisions Conference in October as well as on its web site. To learn more about submitting a BACnet success story, please visit: http://www.bacnetinternational.net/success/stories.php
Existing BACnet building automation systems can now be expanded with greater ease and reduced operational costs. Building automation solution providers and system installers are maximizing the value of BACnet-based systems across multiple dimensions, including operating efficiency and energy savings.
Michael R. Wilson, Marketing Chair of BACnet International and Business Development Manager of OEMCtrl discussed the award presented to Carrier. “Building automation system capabilities and associated benefits are accelerating rapidly, and Carrier has demonstrated a fundamental understanding of how to help building owners and operators get the most out of their investments.” Mr. Wilson continued, “BACnet International is proud to support the underlying standard, BACnet, as an enabling technology for building automation. Never before have we seen the level of control and energy savings in new and existing buildings.”
Companies interested in submitting their own BACnet success stories or learning more about the benefits of BACnet International membership can get more information here.
Aug 2011
Technical Bulletin
Technical bulletin posted on our OEMCtrl Secure Support site related to the recent release of Internet Explorer 9.
Jun 2011
BACnet Made Simple Webcast
This free webcast is designed for facility executives charged with getting maximum efficiencies from their building operating system and automated controls. Learn why BACnet dominates the facilities industry when it comes to building system integration.
No two facilities are alike. That's why flexibility to select products from a range of vendors can be so important to facility executives. That flexibility gives facility executives the freedom to find the solution that best meets the energy, comfort and other needs of a facility.
Freedom and flexibility are exactly what BACnet can deliver. It provides a proven pathway to interoperability among a wide range of HVAC, control, lighting and other products. The result can be a state of the art system customized to meet the specific needs of a given organization.
Our BACnet Webcast is designed for facility executives charged with getting maximum efficiencies from their building systems and controls.
Among the information provided in this BACnet Webcast:
| • | Steps for maximizing the efficiency of BACnet-based building systems |
| • | Implementing a multi-vendor BACnet solution using a "smart system" approach |
Plus: IACET : 0.1 CEU
BACnet LinkedIn Group Thread on Webcast : http://lnkd.in/bU_wa3
Register for this free webcast : http://www.facilitiesnet.com/webcasts/20110623_bacnet/default.asp
About Laura Molesworth
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AutomatedBuildings.com interviews OEMCtrl's Michael R. Wilson
Article Link: What’s New with BACnet International |
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May 2011
OEMCtrl Closed Memorial Day
OEMCtrl will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Free Mini-Tools From OEMCtrl
Fuel Cost Comparision Calculator
Temperature Conversion Calculator
Apr 2011
Social Media Changes
OEMCtrl has avoided social media, until now. Why the change? Because a lot of interesting things are in the works at OEMCtrl. In the next couple of months we are going to have a lot to announce and we want as many people to hear about it as possible.
OEMCtrl adds Twitter Account
Twitter up and running.
OEMCtrl LinkedIn Group
Participate in the conversation. Join the OEMCtrl LinkedIn Group.
OEMCtrl Facebook Page
Opened for business in April.
Glossary added to OEMCtrl.com
Glossary of standard industry terms and links put on web site for customer convenience, including a handy temperature conversion calculator and commercial building energy code locator [flash].
Access the glossary here
MAR 2011
Visit OEMCtrl's Michael R. Wilson at NFM&T
Michael R. Wilson, Business Development Manager for OEMCtrl and Chair the of the BACnet International Marketing Committee will be at the NFM&T Trade Show in March 2011 manning the BACnet International booth [1383] and answering questions about BACnet International and the BACnet protocol.
The BACnet International Marketing Committee focuses upon advancing the BACnet protocol as a Building Automation industry standard for interoperability. The committee oversees the advertising and marketing plan, publications, news e-mails, annual meetings, press releases and conferences.
BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet® protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs, and promotional activities. The BACnet® standard was developed by ASHRAE and has been made publicly available so that manufacturers can create interoperable systems of products. BACnet® International complements the work of the ASHRAE standards committee and BACnet®-related interest groups around the world. BACnet® International members include building owners, consulting engineers and facility managers, as well as companies 
involved in the design, manufacturing installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control equipment that uses BACnet® for communication.
OEMCtrl is a Platinum Level member of BACnet International and produces BACnet native products.
Feb 2011
BACnet International Cornerstones Press Release
The OEMCtrl Unitary Protocol Converter (UPC) is designed as a small to medium size protocol translation unit. The UPC has four DIP switch selectable protocols, BACnet, Modbus, N2 and LonWorks. It has three communication ports and is capable of accepting customer proprietary protocols.
OEMCtrl offers hardware optimized for HVACRL manufacturers providing them programmable controllers that are protocol agnostic and prepared for building automation system integration or fully stand-alone operation. OEMCtrl also provides a suite of software tools that empowers manufactures to add intelligence to their equipment ensuring optimal installed operation, factory efficiency, remote support capability and enhanced field serviceability.
Cornerstones Newsletter: http://bacnetinternational.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=166
OEMCtrl at AHR Expo 2011
In additiona to the OEMCtrl sales team visiting customers at AHR Expo 2011 we also participated in the BACnet International booth's multivendor product display. This year's AHR Expo 2011 took place in Las Vegas, NV in the Las Vegas Convention center. http://www.ahrexpo.com
More pictures of the BACnet MultiVendor Display [BACnet International Facebook album]
Jan 2011
BACnet International Journal #2
The BACnet International Journal is the magazine for building automation based on BACnet technology. Experts, practitioners and professionals show the way in applying and developing the BACnet standard – from building automation trends to devices and application projects; from qualification and training to testing and certification; from who’s who in the BACnet community to useful information on events and publications. Special attention is given to members and activities of BACnet International.
BACnet International Journal #2
Oct 2010
OEMCtrl employee Michael R. Wilson awarded Alpha Dog award by BACnet International.
BACnet International today announced the winners of its annual, “Leaders of the Pack” awards to recognize the achievements of individuals and companies involved in the BACnet community. The Award Ceremony took place during the 2010 Facility Decisions Conference and Expo on October 5-6, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV.
Award |
Winner |
Comment |
Alpha Dog Award |
Michael R. Wilson, OEMCtrl |
The Alpha Dog Award was presented to Michael R Wilson as an individual who exhibits outstanding leadership. This person is a constant and dynamic voice of BACnet International through his leadership of the Marketing Committee and the organization's social media presence. |