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Thank you for coming by and visiting Echoflex Solutions at the EnOcean Alliance booth. We are happy to provide you with details of Echoflex Wireless Solutions through email. Echoflex Solutions, Inc. was established to provide control solutions for lighting, temperature and process applications based exclusively on the EnOcean wireless protocol. Echoflex product development seeds market interest and assists manufacturers and integrators in implementing EnOcean based solutions.

With years of innovative product engineering based on the EnOcean radio platform, Echoflex pursues unique applications where the blend of wireless and energy harvesting technologies shatter the paradigm of traditional solutions. Through this broad compilation of designs, Echoflex has a selection of development platforms and will work with your marketing and engineering teams to develop solutions that are consistent with your brand and keep you ahead of your competition.

Combining our extensive engineering, production and operations experience in the building control and automation market, Echoflex has the resources to manage your most challenging project specifications. Echoflex provides the surest path to manufacturers who wish to integrate this revolutionary technology into their products and applications.

Please take time to review Echoflex's product offering, our application solutions and engineering services by visiting our web site, Echoflex Solutions, Inc.

Squamish, BC (May 11, 2010): Echoflex Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its newest product, the MOS-17.  A wireless, self-powered occupancy sensor detecting motion in room and office spaces, the MOS-17 is one of the most technologically advanced in the lighting industry.

EnOcean GmbH, developer of batteryless wireless technology, today announced the market availability of its new Dolphin platform. For the first time, the Dolphin system architecture enables the use of bi-directional, self-powered wireless sensors and actuators meaning EnOcean sensor modules can transmit information as well as receive it. This creates the basis for innovative wireless applications in building and industrial automation, medical engineering and countless other markets. EnOcean is presenting the new Dolphin platform at the Light+Building 2010 show (hall 9 booth B40).

The Dolphin platform enables sensors to communicate in two directions, resulting in a sensor network dialogue that facilitates entirely new possibilities in building automation and a variety of other processes. A room temperature regulator, for instance, is not only able to send the temperature set for a room to its central controller. In the reverse direction it can now also receive commands from this central point and indicate them. At the same time the radiator is controlled and the momentary room temperature adjusted to a new setting. In this way large hotels can control and reduce their energy consumption centrally, without having to set the temperature separately for each room.

The benefits of the new Dolphin modules go far beyond extra convenience and enhanced flexibility in hotel management. In many applications, including sensitive ones such as medicine or security, the receipt of a wireless signal now has to be acknowledged. If no acknowledging signal is returned, there may be defects in the system that can be immediately detected and corrected.

Creating what it takes

EnOcean's self-powered and service-free wireless technology sets standards when it comes to smart automation and control. Its wireless modules harvest the energy they need to transmit a control command from their surroundings – the movement of a button, for instance, a miniature solar cell or a difference in temperature. This eliminates complicated and costly cabling.

Initially, energy-autonomous sensors implemented in EnOcean wireless technology were only able to transmit. The bi-directional Dolphin platform, now available, is the logical follow-on development of this unidirectional transmission. Since the first prototypes were presented at Electronica 2008, EnOcean has cooperated closely with long-standing customers to optimise and complete the platform.

Broad integration base

OEM partners from diverse sectors can simply integrate the new modules in their product ranges. EnOcean technology enables speedy development and creation of new wireless solutions in building services, in industrial and numerous other applications. Standardised sensor profiles enable interoperability of the resulting products. Devices from different manufacturers can then communicate and cooperate with one another in one and the same system. The new platform remains backward-compatible with all earlier unidirectional, self-powered wireless switches, sensors and actuators in EnOcean technology.

Open-ended for the way ahead

A major component of Dolphin system architecture is the bi-directional STM 300, TCM 300 and TCM 320 wireless modules. These come in versions for a standard frequency of 868 MHz or 315 MHz, so they can work in applications worldwide.

STM 300 features an energy harvesting interface for the implementation of self-powered products. The minimal standby power consumption makes it especially suitable for energy-autonomous wireless solutions such as temperature sensors, sensors in building services and innovative actuators. STM 300 can be powered by a solar cell, available in two sizes.

Low cost kit invites energy harvesting and wireless exploration

[February 25, Squamish, BC] Echoflex Solutions is proud to introduce the EEK200C Evaluation Kit. For only $149, integrators and OEMs can explore the breadth and performance of EnOcean wireless energy harvesting technologies within the context of their own buildings. Encapsulated in the kit are the building blocks critical to fully-integrated systems: energy generation, energy conditioning and storage, sensor power balance, low power timers and also a microprocessor for OEM custom development. These are the same components that have enabled automated energy management in more than 100,000 buildings worldwide. System integrators can simulate sensor applications in any environment without any programming or configuration.

The Echoflex Evaluation Kit contains a solar-powered temperature sensor, set point adjustment and reed switch (magnet contact). The radio modules are powered by two ambient sources – infinite wells of solar and motion energy. Integrated energy harvesting ensures full functionality of the solar-powered STM sensor modules even after days in complete darkness. The motion-powered PTM module is optimal for ON/OFF/DIM controls such as lighting, blinds and master ON/OFF switching. The bi-directional transceiver (TCM 200C) communicates directly with associated lighting/temperature plug-ins and WinEtel software.

Key Features of the Evaluation Kit include:

§ Ability to explore the range and reliability of the EnOcean wireless standard in any environment

§ Demonstrated capabilities of EnOcean PTM, TCM and STM radio modules

§ Bi-directional transceiver for communicating with remote sensors and feeding data into a PC

§ USB connection and WinEtel software for monitoring radio packets

§ Interoperability with other EnOcean-based products

About Echoflex Solutions
A leader in technology and design, Echoflex Solutions, Inc. was established to provide control solutions for lighting, temperature and process applications based on the EnOcean wireless standard. Echoflex product development seeds market interest to then assist manufacturers and integrators in implementing EnOcean based solutions. Combined with extensive engineering, production and operations experience in the building control and automation market, Echoflex has the resources to manage your most challenging project specifications from research and design to final assembly and production. You can learn more about Echoflex Solutions by visiting www.echoflexsolutions.com. If you have questions about the technology, products or engineering services, please send an email to inquiries@echoflexsolutions.com.

About EnOcean

EnOcean (www.enocean.com), the inventor of energy harvesting wireless sensor networks, manufactures self-powered radio and energy harvesting modules that enable OEMs to develop wireless sensors & switches for BAS (Building Automation Systems). The batteryless radio modules convert ambient solar, thermo and motion energy into useable electrical energy that powers energy management communications. These ‘peel-n-stick’ devices reduce the time, cost and occupant disruption of energy conservation retrofits; and provide unparalleled flexibility in new construction. The company is a spin-off of Siemens AG and U.S. operations are based in Boston, MA.

Press Contacts                                               Shawn Pedersen (Echoflex)
(888) 324.6359
inquiries@echoflexsolutions.com

Squamish, BC. | May 25, 2009

Brian Aikens, Echoflex founder and Chief Technology Officer, has been awarded the “Top in Technology” award from the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTT).

[May 28, 2009 – Boston, MA] EnOcean, the inventor of self-powered radio modules and micro energy harvesters, has awarded Echoflex Solutions the distinction of distributor of the year in 2008. The award stems from the giant strides Echoflex has taken to engineer energy-stingy building automation solutions. The impact of Echoflex engineering has been manifested in terms of fast automation system installations, reduced energy consumption in hotels and commercial buildings and fast paybacks. See link to complete news release below

Building Magazine published an article titled "EnOcean Technology Sets a New Standard for Lighting,"  in its March 2009 edition. The following is a link to the full article:

http://www.buildings.com/Default.aspx?TabId=3321&ArticleID=8105

2008 SQUAMISH LOCAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Squamish, BC, February 2, 2009 — BusinessSquamish.com and the Squamish Chamber of Commerce partnered together to successfully host the 2008 Squamish Local Business of the Year Awards – and the winners have been announced!

Echoflex Solutions Inc. received the 2008 Squamish Local Business of the Year Award, presented at the Squamish Chamber of Commerce 2009 AGM & Presidents Gala on January 31. Founded and run by 2 Squamish locals Brian Aikens and Shawn Pedersen, Echoflex Solutions Inc. manufactures and distributes EnOcean's patented radio and energy harvesting technology, bringing wireless control solutions to lighting, HVAC and process control applications. Honourable mentions were given to the runner ups – Trinity Romance and Plan N Trade Squamish.

These winners were among 13 finalists selected by their peers, nominated online at www.BusinessSquamish.com. The ultimate award winner was selected by a panel of judges from the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, BusinessSquamish.com, and the Squamish Council, based on criteria that included: nominations received, online votes from their peers, innovation, level of service, and contribution to local economic development – all of which Echoflex Solutions excelled in.

The prize for most online peer votes went to Trinity Romance, while one lucky random voter was also awarded a Participation Prize.

One of Echoflex’s nominators explained “Echoflex is putting Squamish on the global map for REAL SOLUTIONS for needs-based lighting, space specific temperature control, and demand response needs in an effort to conserve energy and make the planet 'greener'.”

Echoflex Solutions Inc has received honorable mention in the awards presented by ASHRAE 2009 for its Hotel Retrofit Kit that disables lighting, sets back HVAC when unoccupied and disables HVAC with open sliding doors.

The solution is easily installed into existing hotel rooms between guests and provides a very convenient way to control the costs of an unoccupied room.

Please see press release below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Energy Conservation Proves a Winner

Echoflex one of the top prize winners among 200 technology entrepreneurs

Tuesday, September 30^th, 2008 – Vancouver BC – Energy conservation dominated the awards at New Ventures’ BC Award Ceremony. All three top awards went to entrepreneurs focused on innovative and ground-breaking technological ideas in energy conservation.

For more information: www.newventuresbc.com/blog/2008/09/energy-conservation-entrepreneurs-take-home-top-prizes/