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Ywire Technologies turns to CAN2GO for BACnet integration

January 27th, 2012 – YWire Technologies, Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer of commercial lighting control systems, has announced a partnership with SCL Elements, manufacturer of CAN2GO building automation solutions, to create a BACnet-integrated YWire solution. YWire’s FiveSeries Lighting Control System is the first lighting control system in the world to incorporate Broadband over Powerline communications into a light switch. CAN2GO’s multi-protocol integration expertise will allow YWire solutions to sit underneath BACnet IP building automation systems.

Read the full press release on the Ywire website >>

 

CAN2GO launches new line of smart wireless peripherals, including a damper/valve actuator based on the Belimo MP-bus platform

January 23rd, 2012 – SCL Elements, manufacturer of CAN2GO products, officially launched its new line of smart wireless peripherals today at the AHR Expo in Chicago. The line includes the TE2 terminal unit and the DA2 proportional damper/valve actuator, based on the Belimo MP-Bus platform. The DA2 received a 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Award honorable mention.

More information on the DA2 and TE2 >>
Read the full press release >>

 

CAN2GO Web BEMS adds dashboard, previews Android app

January 23rd, 2012 – SCL Elements, manufacturer of CAN2GO products, officially launched the new dashboard feature of its award-winning license-free Web BEMS at the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago. The company also showed previews of its Android app and block programming features, which will be added to the Web BEMS this Spring.

Read the full press release >>

 

BACnet Offering Extended to Wireless via EnOcean

January 23rd, 2012 – The powerful line of BACnet building automation products from KMC Controls has now been augmented to include wireless sensors. These new sensors employ EnOcean energy-harvesting wireless technology. The self-powered sensors communicate to KMC’s award-winning BACnet network through an EnOcean-to-BACnet gateway powered by CAN2GO.

Read the full press release >>

 

CAN2GO opens Toronto Stock Exchange

November 16th, 2011 – SCL Elements (CAN2GO) CEO Simon Leblond opened the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX) this morning. SCL Elements has been recognized as one of the Top 10  Next Cleantech companies by Corporate Knights.

See the video on the TMX's Youtube channel:

 

CAN2GO recognized for a third year in a row by the AHR Expo Innovation Awards

November 10th, 2011 – CAN2GO received another nod from the AHR Expo Innovation Awards, this time an Honorable Mention in the Plumbing category for its DA2 actuator that will officially be launched at the AHR Expo in January 2012. CAN2GO has been participing at the AHR Expo since 2010 and has received Innovation Awards recognition every year.

Read the official AHR Expo press release >>

 

CAN2GO products for sale to pre-approved partners on www.enoceanparts.com

November 1st, 2011 – Pre-approved CAN2GO partners can now purchase CAN2GO products on Alps Controls new website: www.enoceanparts.com. This site focuses on EnOcean compatible products and was launched in partnership with EnOcean USA. It is a one-stop shop for all your EnOcean needs. If this is of interest to you, contact us so we can add you to the approved partner list at Alps Controls. Remember: Only pre-approved qualified partners will be able to buy our products from AlpsControls.

 

Exposure: October is a fruitful month for CAN2GO in trade publications

October 18, 2011 – Multiple media have published articles talking about CAN2GO this month, including:
• Automatedbuildings.com - HVAC vs. Lighting: the open language we're really looking for
• Contractor Excellence (ACCA) - Building controls continue to advance
• Industrial Embedded Systems - Leveraging embedded technology to empower building automation
• Perpetuum - Articles on pages 28 and 44

 

Show: CAN2GO at WEEC 2011 in Chicago

October 12-14, 2011 – Come see CAN2GO at the WEEC show in Chicago. We will be at booth #404. We still have complimentary passes that we can give to interested parties, they give free access to the trade show floor. Contact us to get your pass.

• More about WEEC 2011 >>

 

Show: CAN2GO at Greenbuild and GreenTech@Greenbuild

October 4-7, 2011 – Come see CAN2GO a Greenbuild in Toronto, Canada. We will have a kiosk at the EnOcean Alliance booth #6336S. CAN2GO / SCL Elements will also participate in the USGBC event "GreenTech@Greenbuild", taking place October 6th, from 8:30 to noon. CAN2GO also offers a 2-day training in Toronto for partners who want to perfect their skills.

• More about Greenbuild >>
• More about GreenTech@Greenbuild >>
• More about the CAN2GO training in Toronto >>

 

SCL Elements Closes $2.15 Million Series A Financing

Goes after underserved light commercial and mid-market buildings

October 4th, 2011 – SCL Elements, developer of the award-winning CAN2GO™ building automation solutions, today announced that it has secured $2.15 Million in Series A financing. The Westly Group led the round, with participation from Navitas Capital. The funding will allow CAN2GO to accelerate its expansion in the huge underserved market of light commercial and mid-market buildings. Read the Press release >>

 

CAN2GO used in the Empowerhouse project at the Solar Decathlon in Washington DC

September 26th, 2011 – EnOcean and EnOcean Alliance Members Leviton, Thermokon, CAN2GO and Intesis sponsor the Empowerhouse Team in the 2011 Solar Decathlon. Learn more >>

 

Product launch: SCL Elements launches powerful line of CAN2GO wired and wireless controllers and gateways

June 20, 2011 – The newly-released second generation of CAN2GO controllers and gateways offers unprecedented wireless range, multi-protocol support and processing power – enabling each unit to simultaneously control dozens of devices and handle multiple applications. They allow building managers and system integrators to deploy more cost-effective energy efficiency solutions that manage HVAC, lighting, metering and more, with less hardware and downtime.

• Read the Press release >>
• Learn more about the New products >>

 

Show: CAN2GO at hospitality expo HITEC 2011 in Austin, Texas

June 21-23, 2011 – Come see CAN2GO at the EnOcean Alliance booth (#1821) in the Austin Convention Center. Do not miss it, we will be unveiling new products. HITEC is the show "Where hospitality meets technology".
More info about HITEC 2011 >>

 

Vote for CAN2GO, finalist for Product Of the Year

May 17th, 2011 – Another year of innovation has led up to the seventh annual CSE Product of the Year awards. CAN2GO building automation controllers are one of the finalists in the "Networked BAS, EMS category".
Follow the links to Read more about the finalists >> or Vote for CAN2GO >>

 

Show: CAN2GO displayed at the 2011 Eco Expo in Tokyo, Japan

May 17th, 2011 – CAN2GO products and solutions were on display at the Network Corporation booth at the 2011 Eco Expo in Tokyo, Japan. Click here to See the pictures >>

 

Exposure: Wired.com talks about EnOcean control over IP... with the help of CAN2GO

May 1st, 2011 – Wired journalist Mike Isaac reports on how being able to control EnOcean end-devices over IP, with the help of companies like CAN2GO, can reduce the cost of building automation systems.

The article comes in reaction to a leaked press release from the EnOcean Alliance. Other trade media are picking up on the news, like Sensors magazine, Automation.com, the Energy-Harvesting Journal, etc.

• Read the article on Wired.com >>
• Read the original EnOcean Alliance Press release >>

 

Former Cooper Power System executive joins SCL Elements Board

April 12th, 2011 – SCL Elements Inc. is pleased to welcome Yves Racine to its Board of Directors. Mr. Racine has over 30 years of experience in the development and marketing of mission critical products for the power industry. He co-founded Cybectec in the 80’s and more recently was Director of International Business Development at Cooper Power Systems (subsidiary of Cooper Industries). Read the Press release >>

 

CAN2GO at the China Refrigeration show in Shanghai

April 10th, 2011 – After a very busy week, here are some pictures to take a look back at CAN2GO's stay in Shanghai for the China Refrigeration 2011 tradeshow. See the pictures >>

 

Exposure: CAN2GO featured at Green Building Pro

March 22nd, 2011 – "Merging HVAC and lighting control for more cost-effective green buildings", an article about how using wireless technology to bridge the gap between HVAC and lighting control generates more savings for better payback. Green Building Pro >>

 

CAN2GO adds Modbus, consolidates multi-protocol offering for metering

March 16th, 2011 – CAN2GO controllers, already capable of integrating BACnet, IP/Ethernet, CANBus, EnOcean and ZigBee in a single device, will now be able to integrate Modbus devices as well. With both Modbus and ZigBee compatibility, CAN2GO solutions now support the most popular wired and wireless protocols used for energy metering devices. The controllers with the optional Modbus connectors will be available commercially in May of this year.
Contact us for more information >>

 

Exposure: CAN2GO featured in Perpetuum magazine

March 2011 – See articles on pages 19, 43 and 52 of the latest edition of Perpetuum >>

 

CAN2GO finalist of the BCIA Awards for Technical Innovation of the Year Products

February 23th, 2011 – The CAN2GO line of controllers is a finalist at the BCIA Awards in the Technical Innovation of the Year Products category. Running mates are Siemens, JCI, BEC, Viconics, Passyvent, Priva and Sontay. Judges were impressed by "the fact that this company has developed a product that addresses the growing demand for wireless solutions in structured networks". Also "This is one of the few controllers that can manage hvac and lighting simultaneously". Visit the BCIA site for more details >>

 

Firmware version 1.2.1 released

February 14th, 2011 – A new firmware has been released for CAN2GO controllers. Among many features a new "monitoring view" that allows users to import maps and drag and drop devices, as well as a new "user management" tab for user rights and permissions. Visit our Partners section or Contact us for more details.

 

Awards ceremony crowns successful week at AHR Expo 2011

February 11th, 2011 – After a very busy week, here are some pictures to take a look back at CAN2GO's stay in Las Vegas for the AHR Expo 2011 tradeshow. See the pictures >>

 

Exposure: CAN2GO featured in BACnet International Journal, CABA's Youtube

February 2011 – See articles on pages 7 and 22 of the latest edition of the BACnet International Journal >>

February 3rd, 2011 – See the Louis-Nicolas Hamer interview on CABA's Youtube channel >>

 

AHR Expo 2011 and Training

January 31 - 2 Februay, 2011 – Don't forget to drop by the CAN2GO booth (#N5066) at the 2011 AHR Expo to see what the fuss is all about and why we won an Innovation Award!

CAN2GO will also be providing a 2-day training session for partners and system integrators. THE TRAINING SESSION IS FULL.

 

 

Ember’s ZigBee tech helps CAN2GO cut building automation installation labor by 40 %

January 27th, 2011 – CAN2GO, a leading provider of wired and wireless controllers for building automation is enabling companies to cut up to 40 percent off their building automation installation labor costs, with the help of ZigBee® wireless networking technology from Ember. Read the Press release >>

 

CAN2GO™ innovations underlined by the "Montreal F1rst" initiative

January 25th, 2011 – CAN2GO™ is one of the ambassadors of Montreal's creative capital, as part of the "Montreal F1rst" initiative. Launched by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, the project is sponsored by several prestigious partners, such as Hydro Quebec.
See the CAN2GO™ vignette here >>

 

Former head of IBM Global Communications joins SCL Elements Board

January 11th, 2011 – SCL Elements Inc., manufacturer of CAN2GO™ building automation solutions, brings IT know-how to building automation by welcoming Mr. Khalil Barsoum, former head of IBM Global Communications to its Board of Directors. Read the Press release >>

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