Crestron is a leading manufacturer of in-home, boardroom and auditorium automation systems. As part the Certified Integrated Partner program, 3M Touch Systems joins a powerful coalition of Crestron-approved manufacturers supporting audio/video, security, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), lighting and other controlled devices that may be incorporated into commercial or residential automation systems.
"The home networking and automation industry is forecast to be over a $16 billion industry at consumer prices by 2007 with a CAGR of 22%*, and touch is a dominant control interface of choice for whole house control systems," said Paul Baril, marketing manager, 3M MicroTouch Monitors. "As part of the Crestron program, MicroTouch monitor products can be easily and reliably implemented into a Crestron control environment by authorized dealers. Keeping implementation simple, and working with an industry leader known for high quality, technical sophistication and integrity will help drive 3M touch products into this specialty consumer sector," said Baril.
"We are pleased to add MicroTouch Monitors as Crestron Certified products," said Chris Wildfoerster, director, business development, Crestron. "System installers gravitate to our partner's products because they're easy to integrate and operate seamlessly in our control environment. 3M's reputation for quality and innovation make the MicroTouch Monitors and attractive option for our installer network," Wildfoerster said.
* J.P. Freeman Co. Inc. 2003 Home networking and automation study.
