KMC Controls, a leader in building automation systems, announced today that Erich Kreuter, technology manager for KMC Controls, was honored at a ceremony in the Prairie Ballroom of the McCormick Hyatt Hotel this week during the annual AHR trade show. Kreuter received the 2014 ControlTrends Top Gun Award for being a young industry professional making an impact in the areas of product development, technological advancement, industry involvement, and promoting building automation.

A third-generation family employee, Erich received his BSEE from Purdue University. He’s a LEED Green Associate as well. He began work with KMC as a design engineer in 1998, working with analog and embedded hardware for KMC’s control products. Today, Erich serves as Product/Technology Manager for hardware solutions, specifying products and manages projects through development and initial sales. Many of KMC’s new and cutting-edge products are the results of Erich’s efforts and influence. Examples include the KMC’s Conquest Controllers, AppStat, and SimplyVAV. Erich’s Grandfather, Ken Kreuter, founded KMC in 1969.

ControlTrends, an HVAC and Industrial Controls industry resource, is conducting their third-annual awards ceremony during AHR this week. CTA’s prestigious awards honor the people, products and companies that make the Industry great.

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