Itron, a World Beater in Meters

摘要

Itron (ITRI) isn't a household name, but it is the global leader in advanced meter-reading gear for collecting and analyzing data on electricity, natural gas, and water use in residential, commercial, and industrial locations. Itron sells its computerized, handheld data-collection devices and automatic meters to some 3,000 utilities. With a 60% market share in North America, "Itron is the best pure play in end-to-end smart metering," says Steven Charest, chief strategist at DivineCapitalMarkets, which owns shares.