Acuity Brands, Inc. ECLYPSE Connected System Controller Named Most Valuable Product of the Year

IP-based solution awarded by Consulting-Specifying Engineer as a top 2015 product

ATLANTA, October 13, 2015 -Acuity Brands, Inc. AYI, announced today that the ECLYPSE(TM) Connected System Controller from Distech Controls, an Acuity Brands company, has won the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2015 Product of the Year (POY) Most Valuable Product award.

Now in its 11th year, the Consulting-Specifying Engineer POY contest is the premier reader-choice award for new products in the HVAC, fire, electrical and plumbing systems engineering markets. The ECLYPSE Connected System Controller, a "BAS, Controls, Energy Management" product category finalist, achieved the MVP status by receiving more votes than any other entrant in any of the 13 product categories.

"Being recognized as 'Most Valuable Product of the Year' by Consulting-Specifying Engineer readers is a testament to our commitment to delivering superior and innovative building management automation solutions," said Trevor Palmer, Vice President, Products and Marketing, Distech Controls.

The ECLYPSE Connected System Controller, part of the ECLYPSE Connected Internet Protocol (IP) and Wi-Fi product series, is a modular and scalable BACnet/IP HVAC controller that supports routing of additional protocols, including ModBus and BACnet MS/TP. The controller delivers empowered IP connectivity, open integration and convergence between IT and building management systems.

"The ECLYPSE Connected System Controller prepares building owners and managers for the Internet of Things (IoT) building," Palmer added.

To learn more about the ECLYPSE Connected System Controller and the entire ECLYPSE Connected IP and Wi-Fi product series, please click here.

About Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of indoor and outdoor lighting and energy management solutions. With fiscal year 2015 net sales of $2.7 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 8,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia.  The Company's lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting®, Holophane®, Peerless®, Gotham®, Mark Architectural Lighting(TM), Winona® Lighting, Healthcare Lighting®, Hydrel®, American Electric Lighting®, Carandini®, Antique Street Lamps(TM), Sunoptics®, RELOC® Wiring Solutions, eldoLED®, Distech Controls® and Acuity Controls(TM). For more information, visit www.acuitybrands.com.

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Contact:
Alex Fencl
Ketchum for Acuity Brands
alex.fencl@ketchum.com, 404-879-9122