ATLANTA — tekmar Control Systems has joined the ranks of BACnet International as part of its strategy to support system integration. Geg Leupin, sales and marketing manager for tekmar, said, “This is an exciting new venture for us as we start to build BACnet communication protocol into our HVAC controls. As an industry leader, we understand the importance of system integration, and this connection makes it possible for installers and building managers to have better access and control of their HVAC systems.”

As a silver member, tekmar joins over 80 leading building automation vendors and integrators in pursuing the advancement of BACnet as a standardized communication protocol for interoperable systems.

“BACnet International welcomes tekmar’s dedication to system integration,” said Andy McMillan, president of BACnet International. “Better access and control for installers and building managers is part of BACnet International’s focus on facilitating BACnet adoption and user success.”