Electromagnetic technology will help the City of Malang better manage
water supply
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. & MALANG, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that the City of Malang's
water utility, Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum Kota Malang (PDAM), in East
Java, Indonesia selected Itron's commercial and industrial advanced
metering infrastructure to effectively monitor its distribution network
and improve water resource management. The solution will help PDAM
Malang reduce non-revenue water through real-time data logging and
pressure detection on each meter. The implementation of the system is
scheduled to be completed in May 2012.
PDAM Malang is a leading water utility in East Java, Indonesia, serving
more than 800,000 people in a major urban area. Itron is providing an
end-to-end solution that will monitor PDAM Malang's distribution network
at 39 district metering points to help identify potential areas of
unusual consumption and network losses using enhanced leak detection
capabilities, real-time consumption data and text message alerts. The
solution will also help prevent clogging problems from particles in the
water that could potentially stop meters from running properly. The
system to be deployed is based on IP-68, battery-powered,
electromagnetic metering technology, particularly suited to the region's
tough environmental conditions.
"We selected Itron's comprehensive solution because it ensures our
investment is maximized. Itron provides high-quality products, reliable
support and a low-maintenance system," said Mr. Teguh Cahyono, technical
director, PDAM Malang. "It is critical for PDAM Malang to be able to
monitor consumption and flow rate accurately, especially in areas power
supply is not available. Itron's battery-powered technology delivers
what we need; where we need it," added Cahyono.
Since 2009, PDAM Malang has been an Itron Indonesia customer who values
Itron's strong local presence, and reliable training and support
services. With this new project, Itron's dedicated, regional team will
continue to provide unparalleled services.
"We're honored that the company's confidence in Itron's solutions is
expanding our relationship," said Gavin Van Tonder, Itron vice president
of water marketing. "Significant projects for utilities like PDAM Malang
continue to demonstrate that Itron delivers complete solutions that help
utilities make smarter decisions about managing water and energy
resources," Van Tonder added.
About Itron
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management
solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer
end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water, and heat
measurement and control technology; communications systems; software;
and professional services. With more than 9,000 employees doing business
in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and
efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable
future, start here: www.itron.com.
About Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum Kota Malang (PDAM)
PDAM Malang is a local-district-government-owned company and is the only
water pipe provider in city of Malang. Visit us at http://pdam.malangkota.go.id.
Itron, Inc.
Media Contacts:
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Sr. Director Marketing Communications, Global Water
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Moore, +1 509-891-3524
Vice President, Corporate Communications
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
or
Investor
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Source: Itron, Inc.
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