Blue Ridge Technologies, a privately-held company based in North Georgia, announced that Jerry Samples has been selected to lead Blue Ridge Technologies’ research and development effort. This announcement follows on the heels of a company announcement earlier this year that stated the company will invest significantly in research and development of future solutions. "We are excited to have Jerry on our team. Jerry’s leadership will enable us to continue to deliver innovative technologies to our partners, and will foster a more tightly integrated solution tailored to each Partners systems, tools, and processes", said Blue Ridge Technologies President, Bill Dunkleberger.

Prior to joining Blue Ridge Technologies as Vice President, Research & Development, Jerry held various engineering and management positions with Automated Logic Corporation, Cisco/Scientific Atlanta, L-3 Display Systems, and Ball Systems Engineering Division. Jerry has extensive experience developing embedded software and has taught embedded systems programming for several years. He is a member of ASHRAE, the IEEE Computer Society, and the Association for Computing Machinery. He is also on the Industry Advisory Board for CS and IS at Kennesaw State University. Jerry holds a Master's degree in Applied Computer Science from Kennesaw State University, as well as Physics and Geophysics degrees from Georgia Tech and the University of Southern California, respectively.

About Blue Ridge Technologies
Blue Ridge Technologies is a privately held company based in Marietta, Georgia that closely partners with leading Building Automation System (BAS) companies and OEM’s to be each partner’s preferred lighting control solutions provider. Blue Ridge develops and delivers compelling engineered lighting technologies that are native to each partners systems, tools and processes. Partners that adopt Blue Ridge Technologies experience a substantial reduction in lighting integration risk and are better positioned to focus on their core competencies. Visit us on the web at: www.BlueRidgeTechnologies.com or www.AnyBAS.com.

Blue Ridge Technologies Becomes Silver Sponsor of BACnet® International

Sees BACnet® As Enabling Technology For Intelligent and Green Buildings

October 12, 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

BACnet International today announced that Blue Ridge Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lighting controls designed to be a native component of Building Automation Systems (BAS), is now a Silver-level sponsor of BACnet International. Blue Ridge develops and delivers BACnet-engineered lighting technologies for new and existing buildings that optimize lighting energy throughout the building life cycle. The company is joining BACnet International to more closely align its products with the rapid developments in the open building automation standards area -- including BACnet. A full listing of BACnet® International membership benefits is located here and an overview is included below.

According to Ron Poskevich, Blue Ridge Technologies’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “Blue Ridge is delighted to be a sponsor of BACnet International because it gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the BACnet community and to participate in the thought leadership the BACnet community has brought to open building systems.” Mr. Poskevich added, “The BACnet protocol is an enabling technology that is helping transform how green and intelligent buildings perform, and our sponsorship will give us great visibility into the BACnet community and provide us with a better opportunity to understand the needs of the market and the needs of our partners.”

Andy McMillan, President of BACnet International and President/CEO of Teletrol Systems, commented on Blue Ridge Technologies joining BACnet International, “We are pleased that Blue Ridge has become a silver sponsor of BACnet International. As a manufacturer of state-of-the-art lighting controls, Blue Ridge has already demonstrated their thought leadership in the building automation space.” McMillan added, “Blue Ridge is in a great position to get direct feedback from the community on how they leverage BACnet technologies, and in turn, the community benefits by shaping future vendor offerings. This is another great example of a win-win situation for BACnet sponsors and the BACnet International community.”

Companies interested in enjoying the benefits of BACnet International membership can get more information here.

About BACnet® International
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. For more information, please visit www.bacnetinternational.org.

Blue Ridge Technologies becomes U.S. Green Building Council Member

July 23 , 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

Blue Ridge Technologies, a privately-held company based in North Georgia, announced it has become a U. S. Green Building Council Member.

Blue Ridge Technologies Begins Servicing Lumisys Partners

Announces Technology Partnership with Automated Logic Corp.

July 1, 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

Blue Ridge Technologies, a privately-held company based in North Georgia, announced its technology partnership with Automated Logic Corporation. Through this technology partnership Blue Ridge Technologies acquires the Lx5 and Lx6 platforms from Automated Logic
and will develop advanced lighting applications around these platforms. Effective today, Blue Ridge Technologies began manufacturing all existing Lumisys products at the company’s corporate headquarters in Marietta, Georgia. Blue Ridge Technologies will warranty all Lumisys branded products and will manufacture and market new lighting products under the Blue Ridge Technologies brand.

Blue Ridge Technologies was formed by Lumisys executives to better serve the broader lighting control and engineered solutions market. “We are bringing together the best people and best technologies to help transform how green and intelligent buildings perform on day 1, day 1001, and day 10001,” said Blue Ridge Technologies President, Bill Dunkleberger. “To achieve this goal we must focus on excellence of both product quality and customer service immediately, and invest significantly in research and development of future solutions.” Ron Poskevich, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Blue Ridge Technologies said “Lumisys’ leadership in the integrated lighting control industry was the result of its superior technology and forward thinking people. We will continue that leadership at Blue Ridge.”

Blue Ridge Technologies Updates Partner Portals
You asked, we delivered: Multi-browser compliance applied to partner public portals
February 05, 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

The public portion of all Blue Ridge Technologies partner portals have been updated to be multi-browser compliant. With the wide adoption of the latest version of the the Firefox and Google Chrome browsers by our partners, Blue Ridge Technologies has updated the content and menus to be compliant with most current browser technologies.

Permanent FTP Services Launched for all Blue Ridge Technologies Partners
Sending Blue Ridge Technologies Drawings and Other Large Files Just Got Easier
January 13, 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

All registered Blue Ridge Technologies partners now have access to a permanent FTP site, by channel. No software required, just a browser. Contact you channel sales manager for username and password.

Blue Ridge Technologies Mint DR Readiness Program
Get Trained on the North American Green Lighting Control Industry Innovation & Advancement 2008
January 21, 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

Blue Ridge Technologies announces a new program designed to help prepare Blue Ridge Technologies Partners for the release of Mint DR. The Mint DR Readiness Program provides training, tools and resources Blue Ridge Technologies partners will need to effectively specify, quote, integrate and commission Mint DR, DALI-based demand response dimming into their building automation systems. The Mint DR Readiness Program qualifies Blue Ridge Technologies Partners to distribute Mint DR.

Launching March 23-27, the Mint DR Readiness Program will provide a solid understanding of the Mint DR product, provide guidance on seeking demand response programs with local utility providers, training with tools to facilitate better commissioning performance and empower Blue Ridge Technologies Partners to maximize the building owners’ system satisfaction.

Class size is limited, training are first come, first serve and open to all Blue Ridge Technologies Partners.

Interested in the Mint DR Readiness Program?

Contact your Partner Manager, call us at 800-241-9173, or email us at: sales@Blue Ridge Technologies .com

Get Green By Going Green
Blue Ridge Technologies Expands Green Content, Announces Tax Services Relationship for our Partners
January 02, 2009 - ( Atlanta , GA )

Good news, the President has signed an extension bill October 3rd, 2008 that will allow energy tax deductions and other energy savings through December 31st, 2013.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 includes a tax deduction for investments in “energy-efficient commercial building property” designed to significantly reduce the heating, cooling, water heating, and interior lighting energy cost of newer existing commercial buildings.

Click to learn more details related to this Energy Policy Act
or call 1.800.320.0948, extension 703 and ask
for a no cost analysis to see if your property qualifies, courtesy
of Blue Ridge Technologies tax partner Engineered Tax Services

Blue Ridge Technologies Wins Frost & Sullivan Award
North American Green Lighting Control Industry Innovation & Advancement 2008
December 10, 2008 - ( Atlanta , GA ) Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Best Practices Award (Left to Right: Ron Poskevich - General Manager, Gary Ditzler - Product Manager, Michael R. Wilson - Business Development and Strategic Planning)

Frost & Sullivan recognizes Blue Ridge Technologies with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year for its MINT™ Demand Response (DR) solution. The Mint DR extends Blue Ridge Technologies ’ initiatives in offering an energy management solutions that allows for seamless integration with building automation system (BAS) infrastructure via open standard protocols. These energy management solutions reduce costs by eliminating stand-alone lighting controls and enhance interoperability of lighting with building automation, thereby optimizing energy savings. Blue Ridge Technologies ’ MINT™ DR combines the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI), an internationally recognized standard for architectural dimming, with BACnet®, the leading standard data communication protocol for building automation, to control DALI-compliant digital ballasts within a building.

2009 North American Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet
Frost & Sullivan will honor companies for industry leadership at the annual Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Banquet. These Awards recognize companies and individuals that are predicted to encourage significant growth in their industries, have identified emerging trends before they became the standard in the marketplace, and have created advanced technologies that will catalyze industries in the near future.

PR News wire Press Release
Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Best Practices Award Recipients

MINT™ DR uses Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard for fluorescent lamp ballasts and BACnet®, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognized ANSI/ASHRAE standard data communication protocol for building automation.

Learn more about
MINT™ DR (Demand Response)

Blue Ridge Technologies Gold Level Sponsor of Advanced Integrated Lighting Controls Discussion

October 29, 2008 - ( Atlanta , GA )

Lighting controls are poised for dramatic growth, and the application of next generation advanced integrated lighting controls presents ever greater opportunities for improvements in human comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability. With this in mind, the Building Intelligence Tour seminar at AHR Expo will focus on Advanced Integrated Lighting Controls.

Event Information

Building Intelligence Tour at AHR Expo 2009

This full day program to take place at the AHR Expo in Chicago on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 is brought to you by Building Intelligence Group in cooperation with CABA. Building owners, consulting engineers, suppliers, contractors, commissioning agents, and others interested in Intelligent Buildings and advanced integrated lighting controls should consider attending. As a Building Intelligence Tour seminar attendee, you will have the opportunity to learn and network. And, you will also receive access to seminar information and a complete workbook.

For additional information, see the following:

Building Intelligence Tour at AHR Expo 2009 Event

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
9:00AM to 5:00PM
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois

Blue Ridge Technologies Employee Awarded
2008 Volunteer of the Year Award for BACnet International

October 29, 2008 - ( Atlanta , GA )

Mike Wilson (pictured, left), Blue Ridge Technologies Business Development and Strategic Planning Manager received BACnet International's "2008 Volunteer of the Year Award" for his efforts as Marketing Committee Chairman.

Pictured right, Andy McMillian, President of BACent International.

L35 Series Lighting Relay Panel Retired

August 19, 2008 - ( Atlanta , GA )

After eight flourishing years of service the L35 Series is being retired. Effective today, the L35 Series is only available while supplies last. To help those that desire some of the remaining L35 Series product, Blue Ridge Technologies is offering a one-time opportunity. If you have any interest in obtaining some of the remaining L35 Series products, please contact your Blue Ridge Technologies representative to make your reservation. All inquiries will be handled on a first come first serve basis. To qualify, shipment of all products must occur prior to December 1, 2008. Existing Owners rest assured that Blue Ridge Technologies is still here to support you throughout the warranty period and beyond. The L35 Series was the spring board for many of the advances now offered inside products powered by Blue Ridge Technologies technology. This approach helps Blue Ridge Technologies maintain a higher level of legacy support than most of our competitors. Again, we have taken your building life cycle into account. Our new controller platform, called the Lx5, was specifically designed and manufactured to be backwards compatible with the L35 Series. In fact, the backwards capability enables you to upgrade your existing L35 Series to BACnet using the new Blue Ridge Technologies BACnet Upgrade Kit (BUG). For more information on BUG, please visit our web site or contact your Blue Ridge Technologies Technology provider.

Rick Kellen Becomes Automated Logic Strategic Account Manager

August 10 , 2008—( Atlanta , GA ) - Rick Kellen

Rick brings with him tremendous experience and knowledge with over 25 years of proven sales experience in the lighting industry. Rick will be based in Chicago to lead key account activities with Automated Logic.

Rick's Contact Information


Rick Kellen
Office:	678-581-4150	Office Address: 749 Orchard Dr
Cell:	847-544-1062	Barrington, IL 60010
Fax:	770-794-6383, alternate: 847-382-4740
Email:	RKellen@Blue Ridge Technologies .com
Portal:	BuiltForALC.com

Blue Ridge Technologies to chair BACnet International Marketing Committee

May 30, 2008

Michael R. Wilson, Business Development and Strategic Planning Manager for Blue Ridge Technologies to chair the BACnet International Marketing Committee.

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.

......Blue Ridge Technologies is a Platinum Level member of BACnet International and produces
......BACnet native products.

Learn More About BACnet International

Michael R. Wilson is the Strategic Planning and Business Development Manager for Blue Ridge Technologies .

Blue Ridge Technologies to Exhibit at World Energy Engineering Congress

May 29, 2008

Blue Ridge Technologies to Exhibit at the 31st WORLD ENERGY ENGINEERING CONGRESS October 1-2, 2008, Gaylord National Convention Center on the Potomac, Washington, DC.

Show Website

Come by and visit us in Booth 842

WEEC Website http://www.energycongress.com/

Ron Poskevich, General Manager of Blue Ridge Technologies to speak at BuilConn

May 14, 2008

Blue Ridge Technologies General Manager, Ron Poskevich, will participate in the Convergence View of Specifications panel at BuilConn in Santa Clara, CA May 19-22, 2008.

CSI Roundtable Discussion Summary
With convergence of buildings and IT, comes new possibilities of change for the good, specially in the way that owners think about buildings, design and specify their construction. From design-build, to new forms of performance and results based specifications commonly used in the IT realm, this session will review how these methodologies can be used in specifying buildings and building systems.

Track overviews

Blue Ridge Technologies Platinum Conference Sponsor

May 2, 2008

Blue Ridge Technologies will be sponsoring the upcoming BACnet GSBC (Green Sustainable Building Controls)
Conference which will be taking place September 22-24, 2008 in Dallas, Texas.

Visit Blue Ridge Technologies at the Green Sustainable Building Controls conference. Blue Ridge Technologies representatives will be available in booth #3 as well as speaking in the following tracts:

The BACnet Advantage in Lighting Control
Using BACnet for Legacy Migration and Sustainability
Lighting Control

This conference is organized by BACnet International and Engineered Systems Magazine.

Conference web page > http://www.bnpevents.com/ES/BACNET/

Blue Ridge Technologies to Exhibit at the Spring Green Intelligent Buildings conference

February 21, 2008

Blue Ridge Technologies , a Platinum Sponsor, will exhibit at the Spring Green Intelligent Buildings conference in Baltimore, MD.
Conference Website: http://www.bnpevents.com/ES/BACS/

Green Intelligent Buildings
April 2-3, 2008
Baltimore, MD
Brought to you by ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
http://www.bnpevents.com/

Blue Ridge Technologies Releases BTOM To Strategic Partners

February 4, 2008 - ( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies announced the release of the first BACnet native Telephone Override Module (BTOM) for use with a Building Automation System (BAS). Blue Ridge Technologies has successfully merged its robust communication platform to provide building occupants convenient access to override lighting or HVAC. The prominence of cell phones has made telephone override more popular than web based override systems. “Although web or PC based override receives a lot of attention, we have witnessed a substantial increase in the usage of telephone override in commercial buildings. Today, building occupants are on the go and almost everyone has a cell phone” said Gary Ditzler, Blue Ridge Technologies product manager.

The BTOM is designed to be a native device on BACnet networks and it digitally communicates each caller’s request for override of lighting and HVAC to the Building Automation System (BAS). The BAS can then act upon these requests. The integration of the BTOM with the BAS is essential to leveraging sophisticated applications such as tenant billing, cost allocation, etc.

The BTOM replaces the LTOM and incorporates substantial product improvements including dip switch selectable protocols (BACnet, N2 Open, Blue Ridge Technologies Open and TRIATEK Legacy), full-duplex phone voice and control, and up to 1,024 zones. For more information about the BTOM please click link

Mike Mabry joins Lumisys

January 2 , 2008—( Atlanta , GA ) - Mike Mabry joins Blue Ridge Technologies .

Mike Mabry, former Dealer Services Manager for Automated Logic Corporation, has joined Blue Ridge Technologies as Application Engineering Manager. Mike has 17 years of engineering and management experience in the controls industry and will be focusing on inside sales support as well as leading our technical support team.

Mike's Contact Information


Mike Mabry
Office:	800-241-9173	1800 Sandy Plains Industrial Parkway
Fax:	770-794-6310	Suite 216 B
Email:	MMabry@Lumisys1.com	Marietta GA 30066
Portal:	Blue Ridge Technologies .com

Blue Ridge Technologies Acquires New Office Space

October 27, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - In order to accommodate our growth, Blue Ridge Technologies acquired and moved to a new office location on October 27, 2007.

Contact Information:

Blue Ridge Technologies Main Numbers:

Direct: 678-581-4210
Toll Free: 800-241-9173

Mailing Address / Business Office:

1800 Sandy Plains Industrial Parkway
Suite 216 B
Marietta GA 30066

Blue Ridge Technologies is a Platinum Sponsor of the Fall 2007 Building Automation Conference

August 17, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - Taking place September 25-27, 2007, the Building Automation Conference will join forces with BACnet International to provide the latest information you need on Building Automation and Sustainability.

Blue Ridge Technologies ' General Manager, Ron Poskevich will be speaking about lighting control's impact upon Codes Compliance and Integration.

Come visit us in booths 25.

Conference Link: 2007 Fall Building Automation Conference

Blue Ridge Technologies to Exhibit at 2007 World Energy Engineering Congress

June 27, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - Taking place August 15-16, 2007 at Atlanta's state-of-the-art Georgia World Congress Center Blue Ridge Technologies will be exhibiting in the Green Street Expo Area. Come visit us in booths 124 and 126.

Conference Link: 2007 World Energy Engineering Conference

Blue Ridge Technologies Launches MAXIOM Product Line

June 1, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - With the advent of the Blue Ridge Technologies LX5 Technology Platform, Blue Ridge Technologies announces the first product to leverage its substantial advances, the MAXIOM Series lighting relay panel.

This multi-protocol native panel ships to all customers capable of supporting four native protocols and has the memory and computing capacity for many more.

These protocols options are manually selectable with the flip of a switch or field flash upgradable.

Blue Ridge Technologies Launches new web site Blue Ridge Technologies .com

May 7, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - With the release of its next generation multi-protocol native Lx5 control platform, Blue Ridge Technologies launched a new web site.

Blue Ridge Technologies .com will become the primary web site for Blue Ridge Technologies and will focus upon its proprietary technologies, solutions and approach to the Building Automation market.

Blue Ridge Technologies to appear at Building Automation Conference Fall 2007

April 17, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies to exhibit at Spring 2007 Building Automation Conference

In support of BACnet International, Blue Ridge Technologies will appear in the BACnet International booth at the AHR EXPO.

Visit

http://bnpevents.com/ES/2007/BAC/index.htm Annual Building Automation Conference

Blue Ridge Technologies to Exhibit at BACnet Conference & Expo 2007

March 28 , 2007—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies to attend and exhibit at BACnet industry conference May 20-22, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. The BACnet Conference & Expo is an educational event for end users, consultants and integrators who want to learn more about ASHRAE standard 135-2004, BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks.

Links

http://www.bacnetconference.org/ for more information about the NFM&T Conference / EXPO

Blue Ridge Technologies Previews MAXIOM Product at NFM&T 2007

March 20 , 2007—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies previews MAXIOM Series to NFM&T trade show attendees

Links

http://www.nfmt.com/ for more information about the NFM&T Conference / EXPO
MAXIOM Show Preview Handout

Blue Ridge Technologies to Exhibit at the Spring 2007 NFM&T Conference & Expo

February 16 , 2007—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies to exhibit at the NMF&T Expo

Links

http://www.nfmt.com/ for more information about the NFM&T Conference / EXPO
Blue Ridge Technologies Trade Show Advertisement

Blue Ridge Technologies to appear at 2nd Annual Building Automation Conference Spring 2007

February 12, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies to exhibit at Spring 2007 Building Automation Conference

In support of BACnet International, Blue Ridge Technologies will appear in the BACnet International booth at the AHR EXPO.

Visit

http://www.buildingautomationconf.com Annual Building Automation Conference
http://bnpevents.com/ES/BAC/Speakers.htm Speaker Bio, Ron Poskevich, Blue Ridge Technologies General Manager

Blue Ridge Technologies to appear at Spring 2007 AHR Expo

February 4, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies to exhibit at Spring 2007 AHR Expo

In support of BACnet International, Blue Ridge Technologies will appear in the BACnet International booth at the AHR EXPO. Blue Ridge Technologies Booth Literature

Visit

http://bacnetinternational.org/ for more information about BACnet International and the ISO Standard BACnet protocol
http://www.ahrexpo.com/ for more information about the AHR EXPO

Sixteen Isn't So Sweet > Article on AutomatedBuildings.com

February 1, 2007 —( Atlanta , GA ) - Ron Poskevich, General manager of Blue Ridge Technologies interview by AutomatedBuildings.com. In an article titled "Sixteen Isn't So Sweet" Ron discusses best practices for integrated lighting control systems specification.

Blue Ridge Technologies announces DALI Integration for Building Automation System Partners

January 22 , 2007—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies , the leading provider of built-for-integration lighting control,bridges the gap between Building Automation Systems and DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface). Integrated DALI is a natural extension of the company’s already popular integrated switching and integrated dimming solutions.

The Blue Ridge Technologies ELINK now includes a DALI configuration option which further expands the ELINK's already flexible communication capabilities of BACnet (MS/TP, ARCnet, IP, Ethernet, or PTP), DALI, Modbus (RTU, ASCII, TCP/IP) or N2 Open protocols.

“If you have a Building Automation System, DALI based dimming just got a whole lot simpler”
—Gary Ditzler, LEED Accredited Professional, Blue Ridge Technologies product manager.

IMMIX - Dimming Built For Integration

November 13 , 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies announced the release of IMMIX.

IMMIX is a multi-protocol native architectural dimming solution designed for integration with Building Automation Systems. This system’s powerful high-speed processors can handle the most demanding applications. Whether your applications require BACnet over IP, Ethernet, ARCNET 156K, MS/TP, PTP, or whether they require Modbus RTU, ASCII or TCP/IP Client, it’s diverse set of ports enable you to control and monitor the IMMIX network.

Read Article Here

ES Magazine > Intelligent Buildings Today > Article: "An Illuminating Idea"

November 1 , 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) -Blue Ridge Technologies contributes an article on how to integrate efficiency into the lighting / BAS process.

Read Article Here

Authors: Ron Poskevich and Gary Ditzler

Ditzler is product manager for Blue Ridge Technologies . He is a LEED® accredited professional and also participates in the Building Technologies graduate program, College of Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Reach him by e-mail at Gary Ditzler.

Poskevich is general manager for Blue Ridge Technologies , and has more than 15 years experience in the lighting control and building automation industry. Reach him by e-mail at Ron Poskevich.

Rick Kellen joins company sales team

November 1 , 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - Rick Kellen joins Blue Ridge Technologies .

Rick's Contact Information


Rick Kellen
Office:	678-581-4150	Office Address: 749 Orchard Dr
Cell:	847-544-1062	Barrington, IL 60010
Fax:	770-794-6383, alternate: 847-382-4740
Email:	RKellen@Lumisys1.com
Portal:	BuiltForALC.com

Blue Ridge Technologies Introduces Blue Ridge Technologies Telephone Override Technology
Touch tone control module for HVAC or lighting

August 9 , 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies Updates Technology for Building Automation Systems -

Blue Ridge Technologies , the leading provider of lighting control built for integration with building automation systems, announced the introduction of an updated version of its popular telephone interface series. The new touch tone control module for HVAC or lighting, dubbed LTOM, is designed for use in new or retrofit construction.

"In line with our built for integration approach LTOM is designed to be installed as an integral part of any building automation system," said Gary Ditzler, product manager. "Once connected, LTOM enables any building occupant with a phone and the proper user code to initiate after hours usage of HVAC or lighting.”

Usage of each LTOM code can be tracked by the building automation system to improve energy savings and maintenance or allocate costs.

Blue Ridge Technologies Becomes a BACnet® International Platinum Sponsor

June 20 , 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - Becomes BACnet® International Platinum Sponsorship

BACnet International Members List

Blue Ridge Technologies Joins BACnet® International

April 10, 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies Joins BACnet® International

Blue Ridge Technologies officials announced this week that the company has officially become a member of BACnet® International.

"We believe that BACnet is a strategic component for our business growth,” said Blue Ridge Technologies Product Manager Gary Ditzler. “We are responding to the market and building owner demand for an alternative to stand-alone lighting control. Whether it is a new project or retrofitting an existing building, BACnet-ready products empower customers to integrate lighting control with state-of-the-art building automation control.”

BACnet International, formerly the BACnet® Manufacturers Association (BMA), is an organization that encourages the successful use of BACnet in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs, and promotional activities.

“Lighting applications, such as those provided by Blue Ridge Technologies , benefit greatly from the BACnet protocol,” said President of BACnet International Andy McMillan. “As a superb choice for systems integration, BACnet can marry HVAC, lighting, security and other building systems to maximize occupant comfort and safety as well as energy efficiency. We welcome the technical solutions represented in the Blue Ridge Technologies product line and the expanded solution thereby afforded to BACnet customers.”

Ben H. Dorsey III, marketing committee chair for BACnet International added, “For some time, the BACnet community was dominated by work in the HVAC arena. Yet, a lighting applications working group within the ASHRAE BACnet committee has been developing processes and ensuring lighting interoperability since 2001. The coming of Blue Ridge Technologies to our organization is a bellwether—indicative of the expanding reach of the BACnet protocol and this organization. We are thrilled to have such quality companies as Blue Ridge Technologies step up to the interoperability plate.”

Press Release

Blue Ridge Technologies Article in FM Link

March 10, 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - FM link, a recognized on-line facility management magazine, published a short article about Blue Ridge Technologies .

Blue Ridge Technologies will be an exhibitor at NFM&T and Maintenance Solutions Expo 2006

February 14, 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies announced this week that will be an exhibitor at NFM&T and Maintenance Solutions Expo - March 7-9 at the Baltimore Conference Center.

TRIATEK® Lighting becomes Blue Ridge Technologies , launches new web site

February 9, 2006—( Atlanta , GA ) - TRIATEK Lighting announced this week that the company will change its name and will do business as Blue Ridge Technologies .

"Blue Ridge Technologies more accurately reflects the core competencies that our company possesses," said Ron Poskevich . "Our company offers lighting control that is exclusively built for integration with building automation systems. This revolutionary approach unleashes sustainable system performance, eliminates waste, and returns unmatched product endurance throughout the building life cycle. Building owners are demanding a superior alternative to stand-alone lighting control, for many reasons, and we are fulfilling that demand."

The Blue Ridge Technologies product line will include the same great products that customers came to expect from them in the past. The company's flagship product, L35 Series relay panels, offers the latest relay technology to provide superior relay life, manual override, and individual relay replacement. "We have a number of exciting announcements that we hope to share in the near future about new product developments that will advance and broaden our already healthy product line," said Poskevich.

The company also announced this week the launch of a new web site www.lumisys1.com . The Lumisys1 web site will provide 24 hour access to product details and specifications, integration architectures, and account information. The company plans several major web site improvements over the next few months including, web casts, interactive documentation, product tutorials, case studies, and much more.

"For over two decades, our clients have come to expect great service and technical expertise from our well trained and very capable staff. This tradition of support will continue for all customers - past, present and future. New installations will now bear the name Blue Ridge Technologies to reflect the integration of lighting with the building automation system," said Poskevich.

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Blue Ridge Technologies Introduces LVS - Decora style low voltage switch

December 15, 2005—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies introduced a Decora style, low-voltage switch called LVS. LVS is the first Decora style, low voltage switch that registers a solid, audible click when pressed. LVS is available in a one-button or two-button configuration designed for a single zone application.

Blue Ridge Technologies Becomes an Energy Star Partner

October 24, 2005—( Atlanta , GA ) -- Blue Ridge Technologies becomes an Energy Star Partner.

Gary Ditzler, Blue Ridge Technologies Product Manager, becomes primary Energy Star Partner liaison.

Blue Ridge Technologies exits Division 16 market to focus on system integration

June 1, 2004—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies announced that it is in the process of personally thanking its Division 16 representatives for their service. The company explained that a change in its distribution strategy was needed to respond to changes in the market. Building owners are demanding a superior alternative to stand-alone lighting control and by partnering with building automation system integrators the company will be able to respond to this demand.

US Green Building Council - USGBC LEED Program

April 8, 2004—( Atlanta , GA ) - Blue Ridge Technologies lighting control products can help buildings achieve LEED certification.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System ® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.

U.S. Department of Energy - Publication 2003

U.S. Department of Energy • Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy publication: "The Next Generation of Building Technologies Innovations in energy-efficient building envelopes, equipment, lighting, day lighting, and windows combined with advances in passive solar, photovoltaic, fuel cells, advanced sensors and controls, and combined heating, cooling, and power have the potential to dramatically transform today’s buildings. These technologies — coupled with a whole building approach that optimizes the interactions among building systems and components—will enable our buildings to use considerably less energy."

Learn More >> DOE Building Technologies Program

BACnet International Launches Success Stories Showcase

May 12, 2009 — BACnet International today announced that it has launched a new program that showcases successful BACnet stories and highlights the versatility of the BACnet Protocol in real-world installations.

Click Here for official Press Release