Horner Automation
Front Runners in Automation Controllers

Building automation systems are significant for optimizing energy consumption and elevating a user’s ability to monitor and control various systems building-wide in real-time. System providers serving the building automation market seek innovative solutions to make their systems smarter and more efficient.

Horner Automation is an industry leader in All-in-One Controllers that act as the primary controller for an array of automation systems supplied by building automation system providers.

“The versatility of our offerings allows system providers to help their clients make their building smarter,” says Chuck Ridgeway, Automation Technology Manager and Senior Customer Advocate.

Its primary product lines in building automation are powerful and efficient OCS controllers that are at work everywhere. These programmable devices equipped with a built-in touchscreen user interface are designed to perform high-end applications that include power management and backup generation, lighting control, compressed air, booster pumps and heating and cooling systems. The controllers’ connectivity, particularly through BACnet communications, ensures seamless integration with building management systems, providing a comprehensive solution for diverse automation needs that are second to none.

Horner’s standout aspect is its focus on energy efficiency and commitment to sustainability. It emphasizes performing the controls reliably by constantly measuring the metrics, leading to reduced energy usage and environmental dependencies.

As a privately held US-based company, Horner is dedicated to maintaining long-lasting customer relationships, employing a one-on-one approach that guarantees every client receives personalized support for developing products and components of their need. This customer-centric focus is extremely beneficial for clients, offering them a host of advantages in the systems they sell.

One notable example involves a client dedicated to serving legacy buildings, specifically aged apartment complexes in major urban centers equipped with radiant heating systems. The objective was to implement a new heat-recirculating system to enhance the efficiency of these existing systems. The desired outcome was to lower energy costs for customers and make them eligible for rebates from power companies based on achieved energy savings.

The client required a controller with specialized requirements that met uncompromising performance, cost, and connectivity standards. As a US-based company with a manufacturing base in Indianapolis, the team could offer a suitable, ready-made solution and customize it to the client’s unique needs, making him competitive in the market.

Following the company’s footprints, Horner Lighting Group, another division of Horner APG, is incorporating green building principles into its clients’ operations, contributing to reduced environmental impact. It is a leader in solid-state and remote phosphor lighting technology building lighting products, in the USA, that are designed to be highly functional and maintainable. While most providers build systems where the power supply is not accessible or replaceable, compelling users to discard fixtures upon any failure condition, Horner lighting products built in Indianapolis are designed to be repaired while giving a much longer life.

Horner stays resilient even amid supply chain issues. Its ability to employ effective strategies, backed by a well-established supply chain and industry-leading lead times, ensures timely delivery of quality products and continued support for existing and new customers seeking reliability in the uncertain market. This way, it addresses the pervasive issue of delays in product supply many clients face, allowing them to adeptly provide automation solutions to building owners.

Through constant innovations and industry-leading all-in-one controllers, Horner positions itself as an invaluable partner for building automation system providers seeking to make their buildings and facilities smarter.