New member for wireless standards group

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) has announced that Forbes Marshall, an India-based steam engineering and control instrumentation company, has joined ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.

For over half a century, Forbes Marshall has been building steam engineering and control instrumentation solutions for the process industry. Forbes Marshall's goal is to deliver solutions in energy, efficiency and process automation, using the best technology the world has to offer.

“We are excited to join the growing membership of the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute and promote the benefits of ISA-100.11a, while simultaneously working to certify our wireless products as ISA-100.11.a conformant,” said Vinod Joshi, manager of research and development at Forbes Marshall. “Forbes Marshall has demonstrated leadership in process efficiency and energy conservation through technology tie-ups and focused investments in manufacturing and research. ISA-100.11a represents best-in-class wireless technology for the process industries and aligns with our corporate philosophy to be recognized as a trusted partner who provides innovative solutions.”

“We welcome Forbes Marshall as a new member and applaud their enthusiasm in promoting and building products based on ISA-100.11a wireless technology,” said Andre Ristaino, managing director of ISA100 WCI. “Customers around the globe are taking notice of the expanding portfolio of ISA-100.11a wireless products and realizing the benefits of the flexible, open wireless networking technology.”