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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Itron Unveils Automated Smart Meter Manufacturing Operation (ITRI)

[August 12, 2009]
Itron Unveils Automated Smart Meter Manufacturing Operation (ITRI)


Aug 12, 2009 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- 8/12/2009 - Itron Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) unveiled the new automation technology it will use to increase production of its OpenWay CENTRON smart meters. President and CEO Malcolm Unsworth said, "OpenWay has been specifically designed to offer robust data collection, customer empowerment and smart grid realization--it's part of our commitment to bringing to market the very best in smart metering technology. Our new automation system and enhanced manufacturing strategies further reflect this commitment." Itron holds a leading position in contracted market share for smart grid AMI implementations in North America. The Oconee manufacturing facility in West Union, South Carolina employs about 600 part-time and full-time employees.

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