ROSWELL, Ga., Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Kimberly-Clark Professional has joined the
Continental Automated Buildings Association's (CABA) Board of
Directors. CABA is a trade association that promotes advanced
technologies for integrated systems and the automation of homes and
buildings.
This follows the announcement by Kimberly-Clark Professional
about Onvation Technology, a smart restroom management system
launched in partnership with IBM and others. The system harnesses
the machine-to machine connectivity of IoT to provide building
managers and building service contractors with up-to-the-minute
monitoring of restroom conditions from any device or location, 24
hours a day. Onvation Technology is a patent-protected system that
helps change the way the restroom is managed by delivering
real-time data and alerts so building managers can identify and fix
restroom problems before they become complaints.
Kimberly-Clark Professional will be represented on the CABA
Board by Steve Becker, Global Leader
of Open Innovation and Integrated Solutions Architecture, who is
based in Roswell, GA.
"I am very pleased that Steve
Becker has joined our Board to represent Kimberly-Clark
Professional," said Ronald J.
Zimmer, CABA President & CEO. "His contribution to our
work will ensure strong representation from an active manufacturer
of high-quality consumer products."
Becker is responsible for driving the technology strategy for
multiple product categories and market segments, as well as
establishing and managing external partnerships to support the
commercialization of Kimberly-Clark Professional's innovative
solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience in developing
and protecting innovative solutions across a wide range of
industries including intelligent buildings and smart homes.
"I am grateful for the honor of being elected to the CABA
Board," said Becker. "By partnering with such a well-regarded
organization, Kimberly-Clark Professional aims to advance the use
of automated technology as well as the role the restroom can play
in intelligent buildings."
About Kimberly-Clark Professional
Kimberly-Clark
Professional partners with businesses to create Exceptional
Workplaces, helping to make them healthier, safer and more
productive. Key brands in this segment include: Kleenex, Scott,
WypAll, Kimtech and Jackson Safety. To see how Kimberly-Clark
Professional is helping people around the world to work better,
please visit www.kcprofessional.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Every day, nearly a quarter of the world's population trust
Kimberly-Clark's brands and the solutions they provide to enhance
their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex,
Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds
No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries. To keep up with the
latest news and to learn more about the Company's 145-year history,
visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
About CABA
The Continental Automated Buildings
Association (CABA) is an international not-for-profit industry
association dedicated to the advancement of intelligent home and
intelligent building technologies. The organization is supported by
an international membership of over 330 organizations involved in
the design, manufacture, installation and retailing of products
relating to home automation and building automation. Public
organizations, including utilities and government are also members.
CABA's mandate includes providing its members with networking and
market research opportunities. CABA also encourages the development
of industry standards and protocols, and leads cross-industry
initiatives. More information is available at www.caba.org.
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