Why LonMark International?
LonMark has thrived for 17 years; first as an international, unincorporated organization (in 1994); originally named the LonMark Interoperability Association. Over those years, LonMark and its member companies created 95 functional profiles and certified around 500 interoperable products. Thousands of LonMark certified products are installed in commercial buildings, buses, mass transit systems, industrial plants and other environments worldwide. Demand for open, interoperable products is stronger than ever before. Yet, the market remains in its infancy and even more can be done to bolster awareness and demand for open systems. Competition, resistance to change and a global recession have challenged the market potential. LonMark International was created 8 years ago, in 2003, as a not-for-profit organization to embrace the changing needs of its members and compete more-effectively in the global marketplace. The organization encourages regional LonMark Affiliates worldwide. Each Affiliat
