Unitronics will provide LonWorks networks-based building automation and enterprise energy management solutions for markets, including banks, service stations, retail chains, public lighting and homes.
As reported, by joining IT networks and control networks, Unitronics can provide control of energy consumption and optimization of installation and maintenance processes, and generate cost savings for building owners and managers.
Manuel No, managing director of Unitronics, said: “The agreement with Echelon strengthens our position in the area of connected buildings. This will make us the first national IT company prepared for the integration of Echelon’s LonWorks technology and will enable us to offer our customers smart control solutions with impressive return on investment times.”
Anders Axelsson, senior vice-president of sales and marketing at Echelon, said: “We’re very pleased to be working with Unitronics to bring advanced energy efficiency solutions to the Spanish market.
“We believe that Unitronics’ integration strengths, coupled with their IT expertise, will deliver the full benefits of LonWorks networks to many companies in the form of greatly improved operating efficiencies whether in single sites or multi-site enterprises, reduced energy use and savings, and increased transparency.”
