The two firms have joined forces to offer the comprehensive and suitable global technology solutions dedicated to water and energy management.

As part of the agreement, both companies will together develop and market a thermal energy meter comprising of Itron’s ultrasonic flow meter and Teplocom’s calculator.

In addition, they will customize Itron’s meter data management solution according to Russian requirements.

The two firms will also adapt Teplocom’s products to Itron’s data collection, data management and data utilization systems.

Teplocom’s affiliates in Russia, Trade House and Energy Complex Integrator, will distribute Itron’s products and solutions.

Teplocom CEO Andrey Lipatov said, "Combining Teplocom’s leadership position in the market with Itron’s global expertise in advanced metering solutions made it a natural fit to meet our country’s challenges."

Itron Water business development VP Mathias Martin said, "Itron and Teplocom will jointly leverage our respective strengths to deliver best-in-class products, solutions and services to the water and energy market in Russia."