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CTRL Company History

CTRL Systems, Inc. was founded and incorporated in 1989. The company was initially formed to provide marketing and development support for the CTRL Series^TM computer maintenance management system (CMMS) program. Some of the earliest users of the CTRL Series for equipment and fleet management include Frito Lay, Core States Bank, Kenan Transport, and Brigham Young University.

Ultrasonic Technology

In 1992, CTRL became a master distributor of the CTRL UL101 (UL101) ultrasonic inspection device (formerly marketed as the "Ultraphonic 101" and originally designed for the U.S. military). This product utilizes a specific ultrasonic frequency range to provide non-intrusive and non-destructive pre-failure detection of potential problems in critical mechanical and electrical equipment. The synergy of the potential market for the UL101, combined with CTRL's existing customer base and success in this market, made this a logical product extension. In 1994, CTRL acquired exclusive rights for manufacturing and distribution of the UL101.

Research & Development

CTRL added a Research and Development Laboratory in 1998, which is taking ultrasound diagnostics and related innovations to the next level in terms of its ability to distinguish and diagnose minute differences in the operating condition of components that have been difficult to diagnose for many years. The R&D Team has made significant improvements to existing products and has expanded the scope of applications and performance of the technology with new prototypes.

Company Growth and Achievements

On July 12, 2001, CTRL reached a significant milestone when National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selected the UL101 Intrinsically Safe Model for use on the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts used the UL101 for various applications including the detection of gas leaks, and it is now a permanent fixture on the ISS. This selection and use by NASA supports CTRL's belief that the UL101 is the best product of its type in the market, and that applications for the product are vast. CTRL also introduced an enhanced windows browser version of the CTRL Series CMMS product in September 2001.

Significant events for CTRL in 2002 included an order from NASA for a UL101 kit for each Shuttle in the space program and recognition by the U.S. Department of Commerce for significant new-to-market export sales. On October 7, 2002, Congressman Bartlett of Maryland presented CTRL with the U.S. Commercial Service Export Achievement Certificate. Maria-Angelica Vargas of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development stated at the award ceremony, "CTRL is an example of a small company that has done all the right things to develop its international strategy."

Today, CTRL Systems continues to advance ultrasonic technology for the benefit of maintenance, operations, quality control, engineering, and safety departments. The company provides superior products and support to its clients in several industries throughout the world.