Circon Systems to Become an Echelon Open Systems Alliance Member(ATLANTA, Georgia - January 29, 2001) - At today's International Air Conditioning Heating Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) and Circon Systems Corporation announced that Circon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which it will join Echelon's Open Systems Alliance (OSA) Program. The OSA Program brings together system integrators and other companies that are working to promote open systems based on Echelon's LonWorks® platform. Circon is one of North America's leading manufacturers and suppliers of LonWorks based systems. "The years Circon has spent designing control systems solutions for various types of facilities has only strengthened our belief that interoperability and integration are absolutely essential to a successful long-term deployment," said Larry Zgrabik, Circon's president and CEO. "Our use of LonWorks as our platform of choice has helped us build a solid reputation within the commercial building controls community as being able to deliver exactly what we promise: an affordable, interoperable and completely upgradable system. It is important that the other companies in our field also understand the importance of such systems if we are to be able to eventually create truly global networks. The OSA provides a great forum for us to spread the word and deliver on our core value proposition of being a total solution provider. Our customers will benefit greatly from this program through enhanced market recognition, access to larger customer opportunities and a more expansive product partnership program." "Circon has proven to be a valuable innovator in the LonWorks community with a demonstrated commitment to delivering completely open and interoperable LonWorks systems to their customers," said Kevin Lynch, director of channel marketing at Echelon. "They are a welcome addition to the OSA." Members of the OSA Program leverage existing and planned LonWorks networks to maximize the benefits to their customers in providing complete end-to-end solutions. Echelon Authorized Network Integrators, key members within the OSA Program, have the skills necessary to specify and implement control systems based on the LNS™ Network Operating System and installed with the LonMaker™ Integration Tool. They use LonMark® certified products with LNS Plug-ins connected to the Internet using the i.LON™ 1000 Internet Server in flat, interoperable topologies. Serving the HVAC&R industry for over 70 years, AHR Expo was established in 1930 by the International Exposition Company. The show features the latest air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation equipment from the industry's leading manufacturers. Held concurrently with ASHRAE's Winter Meeting, AHR Expo is the largest HVAC&R event in North America. Echelon is exhibiting in booth 2319 and Circon in booth 6050 at this year's AHR Expo. More information about the event can be found at http://www.ashrae.org. About Echelon Corporation Echelon is based in Sunnyvale, California with international offices in China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Further information can be found at http://www.echelon.com. About Circon Systems Corporation Circon Systems Corporation is a leading provider of open, integrated facility automation products, systems, and services. More than a leading-edge provider and manufacturer of LonWorks technology based facility automation systems, Circon is a total solutions provider, dedicated to helping its System Integrator partners and end-user customers apply best-in-class technologies, tools, products and services to a wide variety of facility automation and control requirements. Circon System Integrator customers are market leaders who have built a competitive advantage based on Circon's leading-edge products, services and integration experience. For more information on Circon Systems, please visit its Web site at http://www.circon.com. About The LonMark Interoperability Association Further information on the LonMark Interoperability Association and its members can be found on the LonMark Association website at http://www.LonMark.org. ### Echelon, LonWorks, LonMark, the LonMark logo, LonTalk, and the Echelon logo are trademarks of Echelon Corporation registered in the United States and other countries. Bringing the Internet to Life and i.LON are trademarks of Echelon Corporation. Other marks belong to their respective holders. This press release may contain statements relating to future plans, events or performance. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to the timing and level of customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for Echelon's products and services, and other risks identified in Echelon's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Echelon undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Contact Information
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