Itron History

A legacy of innovation

  • 1977

    Schlumberger forms the following group of subsidiaries: Flonic (water, heat, gas); Enertec (electricity); and Sereg (industrial control and valves). In 1987, these companies are restructured under Schlumberger Industries into specific market segments: electricity, gas, water, heat and regulation.

  • 1977

    Itron is founded by a small group of innovative engineers intent on finding more efficient ways to read meters in Hauser Lake, Idaho.

  • 1978

    The A6—the industry's first polyphase, single-disk meter—is launched.

  • 1979

    The hybrid electromechanical J5S residential meter, a staple of the electricity metering industry, is released to market.

  • 1980

    The paperwork is taken out of meter reading operations with Itron's first-generation of portable handheld computers and application software.

  • 1984

    Expansion begins into the Asian market. The following year a new manufacturing plant starts operations in Indonesia, PT Mecoindo.

  • 1986

    Two new lines of water meters are introduced: Flostar, a single-jet, class C residential meter; and Woltex, a class B, Woltmann-type meter with horizontal helix.

  • 1987

    Two companies are acquired in Europe: Allmess Congermania in Germany and Conteuro Rigas in Italy.

  • 1987

    The Gallus meter is made simpler and lighter through automation and miniaturization and rebranded the Gallus 2000. With its launch, Schlumberger becomes the world leader in domestic gas meters.

  • 1988

    A secure, smart key prepayment meter, the KBA, is released to market.

  • 1989

    A new series of Delta rotary meters are launched, including the DN40 and DN100.

  • 1989

    Two additional companies are acquired in Europe: Thorn Emi Gas Metering in the U.K. and Bosco Spa in Italy.

  • 1990

    Large-scale residential automatic meter reading (AMR) technology is introduced by Itron. This enables utilities to collect natural gas and electricity data remotely via wireless communication.

  • Actaris Meter

    1992

    Electronic residential meters are mass-produced in France and the U.K. (including the A14, A15, SPA, SPB).

  • Vectron meter

    1993

    Leveraging advancements in electronics, Schlumberger launches the solid-state VECTRON; meter to serve the commercial and industrial market.

  • Dialogas meter

    1993

    A new intelligent gas meter, Dialogas, is introduced.

  • Heliowatt logo

    1993

    Two German companies are acquired: Heliowatt and Danyl.

  • RF1 meter

    1994

    The RF1, 2dm3 residential diaphragm meter is redesigned, and begins production on an automated assembly line.

  • Water AMR meter

    1995

    Water utilities and municipalities worldwide benefit as Itron extends AMR technology to water providers.

  • Fluxi 2000/TZ meter

    1995

    The French "Fluxi NM" and German "TZ" merge to become the "Fluxi2000/TZ".

  • AEG logo

    1995

    AEG Meters is acquired with production sites in Italy, Germany, Spain, and South Africa.

  • Cyble meter

    1996

    The Cyble communication protocol is introduced and is installed in all water meters.

  • Computer with MV90 software

    1996

    Itron acquires UTS, bringing MV-90, an industry-leading metering software application to Itron's software portfolio, to collect, analyze and apply advanced meter data from commercial and industrial energy users.

  • Flodis meter

    1998

    Flodis, the first, single jet, class C, communicating meter fitted with an extra-dry register is released.

  • Smart card

    1998

    The world's first dual-energy (electricity and gas) prepayment system, Talexus Vendor, is launched. Payment is collected via smart card.

  • Centron meter

    1998

    Schlumberger changes the face of electricity metering with the launch of CENTRON;, the first solid-state meter designed for mass deployment in the residential market

  • Quantum meter

    1998

    Schlumberger introduces the QUANTUM; Q1000 multi-measurement meter for generation and transmission applications.

  • Gallus meter

    1999

    The Gallus meter is fitted with radio-frequency communication modules.

  • SL7000 electric meter

    2000

    Launch of the top-of-the-range electronic metering platform SL7000, for international applications.

  • Sentinel meter

    2001

    Schlumberger releases the highly-successful SENTINEL; meter for commercial and industrial metering applications.

  • Actaris logo

    2001

    Schlumberger ceases its metering activities through an LBO (leveraged buyout). The Actaris group is established.

  • CF Echo II meter

    2002

    The ultrasonic line of heat meters, CF Echo II, is released.

  • delta meter

    2002

    Featuring a wide measurement range and precise accuracy, the Delta rotary gas meter is launched.

  • Utility worker on pole

    2002

    Itron acquires software solutions for distribution system design, field workforce management and energy forecasting.

  • Man at desk with computer software

    2003

    Best-in-class software tools for management, analysis, and application of metering-based data are added to the Itron portfolio.

  • Ace 4000 meter

    2003

    The ACE4000 series is released. Compatible with both PLC and radio-frequency communication technologies, the ACE4000 electricity meter becomes a commercial success.

  • Corus converter

    2004

    Corus is unveiled, ushering in a new generation of electronic gas volume converters.

  • Ace electricity meter

    2004

    The ACE SL7000 series of electricity meters debut, featuring an industry-first Internet connection.

  • Schlumberger company building

    2004

    Itron acquires Schlumberger Electricity Metering, the industry leader in solid-state electricity metering technology. An integrated platform for creating and collecting meter data is developed.

  • Aquadis water meter

    2005

    Launch of new generation of voumetric residential water meter Aquadis+.

  • Woman in meter factory

    2005

    Itron reaches several significant milestones: 45 million meters automated worldwide, 3,000 utility customers in 65 countries, and more than $550 million in revenues.

  • Canyon with river

    2006

    Itron transforms the way the water utilities monitor distribution system integrity with the acquisition of acoustical leak detection technology.

  • CF600 meter

    2006

    Launch of CF800 heat calculator for high-end applications, with integrated data logger and tariff manager.

  • windmills

    2006

    Industry-leading consulting team created to pursue growing opportunities in energy efficiency programs, renewables, conservation and demand response.

  • ACE8000 meter

    2007

    The ACE8000 PowerGrid is launched. With a 0.1% metrology for high end applications, it uses passive-only sensors for long-term stability making it one of the highest-level precision and performance meters available on the market.

  • Itron and Actaris logos

    2007

    Actaris Metering Systems is acquired; Itron's global footprint is expanded and gas and water metering products are added to the portfolio.

  • 2008

    Launch of EverBlu, wireless meshed network for data collection.

  • Prepayment system

    2008

    The EnergyPoint range of products was launched and the PAYG customer interface unit revolutionised the prepayment environment in the UK allowing consumers to purchase energy from the comfort of their own homes 24/7.

  • WaterMind meter

    2009

    Launch of WaterMind, supervision solution for large water consumers featuring real time alarms and meters optimization.

  • President Obama

    2010

    Itron gains White House recognition for its continued commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and contributions to a clean energy economy.

  • House and windmills

    2010

    Cisco and Itron form a strategic alliance to deliver true Internet Protocol (IP) communications to the smart grid market, revolutionizing utilities' networking capabilities.

  • IPv6

    2012

    Itron, in partnership with Cisco, launch next-generation smart grid platform, delivering on its vision to create a secure, scalable and multi-service IPv6-based communications architecture.

  • City skyline

    2012

    Itron Releases Active Smart Grid Analytics Solution for Rapid Deployment

  • SmartSynch logo

    2012

    Itron acquires privately held SmartSynch, thus strengthening Itron's cellular communications offering and bringing greater choice and flexibility to utility customers across the spectrum of smart metering deployments.

  • Gas distribution

    2012

    Itron Acquires C&N GasGate Technology to Enhance Smart Gas Distribution Systems

  • Solar panel

    2013

    Itron Enters into Solar Market with Extended Product Portfolio

  • Thermal energy meter

    2013

    Itron Releases Innovative and Flexible Thermal Energy Meter

  • Bridge meter

    2013

    Itron's New Bridge Meter Streamlines Migration from Automated Metering to Smart Grid

  • Electric vehicle charging station

    2013

    Itron and ClipperCreek Deliver Revenue-Grade Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

  • EquaScan meter

    2013

    Itron Announces Innovative New Solution for Allocation of Heating Costs for Multifamily Housing

  • Intelis water meter

    2013

    Itron Pioneers Water Innovation with Smart Technology to Improve Water Management

  • Smart Cities Council logo

    2013

    Itron Takes a Leadership Role in Smart Cities Movement as Founding Member of the Smart Cities Council

  • Microsoft logo

    2013

    Itron Joins Forces with Microsoft CityNext to Bring Innovation to Cities across the Globe

  • Screen shot of analytics software

    2014

    Itron Releases Powerful Analytics for Gas Utilities

  • Total managed services solution

    2014

    Itron Simplifies Smart Grid and AMI Deployments with Itron TOTAL Managed Services Solution

  • Itron Riva logo

    2014

    Itron Extends Itron Riva Edge Intelligence Technology to OpenWay Smart Grid Solution

  • Smart payment system

    2014

    Itron Launches Revolutionary Currency-based Smart Payment Solution

  • Book icon

    2014

    "Itron Resourcefulness Index" Finds Global Utility Industry at a Technology Tipping Point

  • Microsoft Azure logo

    2014

    Itron Selects Microsoft Azure as Preferred Cloud Platform

  • i2O logo

    2014

    Itron and i2O Water Announce New Alliance to Offer Smart Pressure Management Solutions

  • 4G LTE logo

    2015

    Itron Unveils New 4G LTE Smart Meter Solution

  • Static flow meter

    2015

    Itron Introduces Intelligent Static Flow Meter for Thermal Energy C&I Applications

  • Frost and Sullivan logo

    2015

    Itron Honored with 2014 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Smart City Company of the Year

  • book icon

    2015

    Second Annual Itron Resourcefulness Index Explores the Tie Between National Resourcefulness and Economic Competitiveness

  • Screen shot of webpage

    2015

    Itron Launches Itron Riva Developers Community for Internet of Things

  • OpenWay Riva logo

    2016

    The OpenWay Riva solution is released, delivering true interoperability, distributed intelligence and decision-making at the edge of the network - creating the active grid for utilities and smart cities

  • Comverge logo

    2017

    Itron adds leading distributed energy management solutions with its acquisition of Comverge. Demand response, distributed energy resource and energy efficiency technologies join to the portfolio.

  • Silver Spring Networks logo

    2018

    Itron acquires Silver Spring Networks to drive innovation and growth in the smart grid, smart city and industrial Internet of Things sectors. Networking, communications, streetlight and distribution automation solutions are added.

  • Intelis gas meter

    2018

    Itron releases the Intelis gas meter-featuring embedded intelligence, network connectivity, high-resolution data and static measurement (no moving parts) -increases safety for utility personnel, end customers and communities with an integrated safety shutoff valve.

  • Methane sensor

    2018

    Itron partners with New Cosmos to develop a methane sensor for gas utilities to help identify potential leaks and hazards before they become dangerous.

  • Laptop with software

    2018

    Itron releases Temetra, our cloud-based solution for streamlined data collection activities, lower cost (vs. an on-premise solution) and integration with our Itron Mobile application and existing data collection radios.

  • River and sunset

    2020

    To better align internal efforts and our purpose as a company with the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, Itron establishes its ESG strategy with an emphasis on our commitment to the U.N.& Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • IoT Breakthrough logo

    2020

    Itron is presented its third consecutive Public Safety Innovation of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough - two for our Intelis gas meter with an integrated safety shut off valve, and one for a waste water monitoring solution developed in partnership with US3

  • City skyline networked

    2021

    Itron's utility customers have deployed 2 million distributed intelligence-enabled devices with another 6 million under contract. The DI platform is solving critical power grid challenges in innovative, new ways while providing greater customer service and engagement than ever before.

  • SELC logo

    2021

    Itron acquires Smart Efficient Lighting Control (SELC), a leader in the smart lighting controls industry and longtime partner. Our combined engineering talents, complementary technologies and deep domain expertise promise greater innovation and fast-tracked solutions for smart city customers.

  • 2022

    In its annual Environmental, Social and Governance report, Itron commits to several key goals to increase energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, including: having carbon-neutral operations by 2035; becoming net-zero by 2050 or sooner; and join the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) with alignment to the 1.5 degrees Celsius standard.

  • 2023

    Itron is the first in the industry to achieve a significant milestone by shipping its 1 millionth ultrasonic gas smart meter. The Intelis smart gas meter extends intelligence to the edge of the network, evolving the gas distribution network from a one-way gas delivery mechanism to an interactive energy network that can deliver gas more safely and efficiently.

  • 2023

    Itron extends the capabilities and reach of its distributed intelligence (DI) platform in several ways. First, two new products are introduced that enable DI to be included in third-party devices (via the DI NIC) and with additional communications options (via the Itron Edge Gateway). Second, a milestone is reached when Itron ships its 6 millionth DI-capable electricity smart meter.

  • 2024

    Ushering in a new era of grid edge intelligence and control, Itron unveils a refreshed brand identity that reflects our commitment, innovation and investment in the continued success of our industry and our customers. It represents a strategic move for Itron as we expand our offerings in several key areas—particularly as we extend more intelligence and greater control throughout the delivery system all the way to the grid edge—and enable the transition to cleaner energy and water delivery.

  • 2024

    Itron acquires Elpis Squared, an innovative provider of software and services for utility grid operations, expanding its Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio. The acquisition strengthens and complements Itron's solutions, adding expertise in grid planning, operations and engineering.