ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Jackson, Mississippi will upgrade its water system with Mueller Systems' state-of-the-art advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network through a contract from Siemens Industry, Inc.'s Building Technologies division. Mueller Systems is a leading provider of innovative water infrastructure products and services and technologically advanced metering systems for water, electric and gas systems.
The City of Jackson will implement the Mi.Net® Mueller Infrastructure Network for Utilities—Mueller Systems' advanced two-way AMI network. The Mi.Net System will automate the City's meter reading-to-billing process by linking its meters, distribution sites and control devices in a single data network.
In addition to the Mi.Net System, the City will install 65,000 water meters throughout the City by the end of 2014. All residential meters will be Mueller Systems' 420 Remote Disconnect Meter (RDM). The 420 RDM is a fully integrated remote disconnect meter and is designed to enable the City to remotely manage water services through the Mi.Net System.
The Mi.Net System enables utilities to improve operational efficiencies and customer service by fully automating the meter reading-to-billing process and linking meters, distribution sites and control devices in a single data network. The Mi.Net System features on-demand meter readings, e-mail alerts and alarms based upon near real-time information as well as the ability for utilities to better manage their water resources through on-going access to custom data and information.
"The City of Jackson is taking a leadership role in improving its water infrastructure and using innovative technology to create a foundation to add other features in the future that will improve the service it offers its constituents," said Hassan Ali, vice president and general manager of Mueller Systems. "Our technology is designed to automate the collection of meter readings, provide customers with a better understanding of their water bills, help identify leaks that are responsible for losing treated water and promote greater operating efficiencies for a municipality."
Mueller Systems is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA ), a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water, and offers a full line of residential, fire line and commercial meters, AMI and automatic meter reading (AMR) systems and related products that optimize the delivery and use of water and energy.
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About Mueller Systems
Mueller Systems offers a full line of residential, fire line and commercial meters, AMR/AMI systems and related products. Mueller Systems provides Smart Metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy. Municipalities that supply water, electricity or gas—or any combination of the three services—need innovative ways to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, conserve water and energy, and improve customer service. The Mi.Net® Mueller Infrastructure Network for Utilities from Mueller Systems meets that need. For more information about Mueller Systems, please visit the Company's website at www.muellersystems.com .
About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA ) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. The piping component systems produced by Anvil help build connections that last in commercial, industrial and oil & gas applications. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com .
The Siemens Building Technologies Division is the world leader in the market for safe and secure, energy-efficient and environment-friendly buildings and infrastructures. As technology partner, service provider, system integrator and product vendor, Building Technologies has offerings for safety and security as well as building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy management. With around 29,000 employees worldwide, Building Technologies generated revenue of 5.8 billion Euro. For more information, visit www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies .
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