Obtaining Seat on LONMARK International Board of Directors

San Jose, CA – November 29, 2005 – LONMARK International is pleased to announce that Distech Controls has strengthened its support of LONMARK International by becoming a Sponsor Member. Distech Controls joins Circon Systems, Echelon Corporation, Fuji Electric Systems, Co., Ltd., Honeywell International, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., NTT Data Corporation, Philips Lighting B.V., Samsung Electronics Co. LTD., Siemens Building Technologies, Tour Andover Controls, Trane, and Yokogawa Electric Corporation at this level of membership. As a Sponsor member, Distech Controls obtains a seat on the LONMARK Board of Directors and will play a leadership role in facilitating the development and marketing of open, interoperable solutions.

Distech Controls, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a building automation system (BAS) solution, including DDC controllers and software, based upon open control protocols. The solution offers a complete and flexible BAS solution, providing a truly open control solution that allows free product choices and true interconnectivity between different systems. Distech Controls is a privately held company headquartered in Brossard, Canada with offices and distribution points worldwide. Through a network of system integrators, distributors and OEMs, the Distech Controls BAS solution is applied in the commercial, institutional and industrial marketplace, integrating HVAC, lighting and access controls as well as many other third-party devices. For additional information concerning Distech Controls, www.distech-controls.com.

"I am pleased to expand our support of LONMARK International by becoming a Sponsor Member," said Etienne Veilleux, CEO and President of Distech Controls. “With our business continuing to expand across the globe, reaction to our product offering and more importantly, product positioning, is extremely positive. There is considerable synergy between our business and LONMARK International through our promotion of open control solutions and technology in building automation. I look forward to joining the LONMARK board of directors where I hope to share my experience as a business owner and executive".

"Distech's sponsorship announcement caps a milestone year for LONMARK International," said Barry Haaser, executive director of LONMARK International. "Our membership grew by 83 new members, representing a 29% year-over-year growth. In addition, we certified 52 new products, and released our first web-based certification and verification tool. The coming year promises to be a banner year of member expansion through the growing global network of affiliated organizations. We are delighted that Mr. Veilleux will help guide our work through his position on the LONMARK Board of Directors."

For more information about LONMARK International, its members, the affiliation program, and LONMARK certification, visit us on the Web at www.lonmark.org.