Elster Corporate Brochrue

creating vitalconnections

for thrivingecosystems

worldwide

Vital connections engineered to revolutionize the delivery, measurement and conservation of natural resources worldwide.

Utilities and commercial and industrial customers trust Elster’s advanced technologies to positively impact operational efficiencies and energy conservation efforts across their enterprises. Our systems and services enable them to generate, distribute and manage natural gas, electricity and water.

In collaboration with our customers, we deliver custom solutions to modernize critical grid infrastructures and build intelligent communities

Elster’s complete range of innovative technologies, communications and services enable utilities and industry to effectively manage and utilize natural gas, electricity and water across an integrated network worldwide. Working with our customers in more than 130 countries, our team of 7,500 employees engineers the vital connections between natural resources and communities.

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Our company is rooted in innovation - we fuse passion and intelligence to deliver reliable systems with precision, accuracy and security built in.

• MiddleEast-waterisscarceandtemperaturesextreme,ourhighly sensitive control systems enable real-time detection of leaks, precise usage monitoring and assure water quality

• TheUnitedStates-utilitiesareleveragingtheirrobustAMI infrastructure investments to enable voltage conservation, transformer monitoring and other advanced grid applications to save on power generation

• Europe–GrDFinFranceselectedElsterasthesolesupplierfor several biogas injection stations to supply renewable biogas for the longest natural gas distribution network in Europe

• LatinAmerica–ElectricutilitiesinBrazilincreasinglyrely onElster’suniqueGarnetandDraconsolutionstoimprove operational efficiency and reduce non-technical losses

• Canada–Elster’sREXUniversalinteroperableplatformis being deployed at a large utility. This revolutionary offering worksseamlesslybetweenAMInetworksandmetersto provideutilitiesgreaterflexibilitytochangeorupgradenetworksystems,andoffersexceptionalsecuritybyembeddingmemorydirectly on the chip.

Pushing the limits of what is possible

“ This is an important strategic priority for France and a real stake for GrDF as part of the overall effort to develop cleaner, renewable energy sources.”

–CedricAubry HeadofBiogasProjects,GrDF

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“ Our relationship with Elster has been a collaborative success with implementing smart metering in New Zealand.”

–LukeBlincoe GeneralManager,Metrix

We listen and respond to our customers. Our investment in strong, long-term relationships allows us to jointly develop solutions to the mostcriticalandcomplexchallengesinameaningfulway.

• China–TheWest-EastGasPipelineProjectusesElster’s ultrasonic gas metering skids to help provide cleaner, more reliable power to 400 million people and safely reduces the country’s dependency on coal for electricity

• TheUnitedStates-Arizona’sSaltRiverProject’sgridmodernizationinvestmentsinElsterAMIandmeterdatamanagementsolutions,enable remote connect/disconnect, time-of-use pricing and award-winning customer satisfaction ratings

• Europe–Ourlong-standingpartnershipwithAnglianWater includes monitoring and controlling increasing demands for water in some of the UK’s most densely-populated regions stressed with limited water supplies

• Australia–SydneyWaterdemandsprecisemeasurementdatafrom Elster for accurate billing and cutting edge system diagnostics, including early leak detection to reduce water losses.

Flexible and scalable - our systems meet evolving business requirements with security built in

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We are creating a higher value network that is smart and connected. Our talented teams apply global solutions at the local level. Our intelligent solutions and advanced communications communities make better decisions about natural resource consumption.

• Elsteractivelyleadsandparticipatesonmanystandards settingbodiessuchasANSIandglobalfiscalmeteringstandardscommittees to establish the bar for product specifications, safety and security

• Africa-highlysecure,pre-paidmetersallowconsumersto purchase water credits to control volumes dispensed daily or monthly

• UnitedKingdom–Recognizingitsresponsibilitytoreduce thecarbonfootprintofitsbusiness,SupermarketGroupTESCOcreated aggressive goals to create a greener, more sustainable business, including a goal to reduce its overall carbon emissions.TESCOturnedtoElstertohelpthecompanyreduce its energy consumption and since partnering with us, has conservedxxxxxADDRELEVANTDATAPOINT

• Canada-Hydro-Québecimplementedtimeofuseandcriticalpeak pricing programs to help customers manage energy use, save on their electricity bills and conserve energy resources

Asleadersintheindustry,weadvocatetheadoptionofgreener,more secure and compatible technologies that save energy and water, while providing consumers with more control over their

Intelligent communities demand intelligent systems and services to set the standard in energy and water management

“ Delivering energy efficiency through better use of data has been one of our biggest goals.”

–RichardLee HeadofEnergy,TESCOPLC

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We are committed to solving critical challenges to help our customers conserve and manage the Earth’s energy and water resources.

• Thermalregeneratorsinindustrialfurnacesproduceupto30%fuel savings and allow for substitution of high value fuels such as natural gas with process and biogas.

• Ourinnovativetechnologyhelpstomodernizewaterinfrastructuresaroundtheworld.Asapioneerinadvancedmeteringsolutions,Elster’s polymer products already comply with current and future lead-free requirements

• Morethan100communitiesaroundtheworldhavedeployedElster’sAMIsystemtoconserveenvironmentalandeconomicresources by reducing the losses in electricity, gas and water infrastructures and provide real-time information to end consumers to allow them to better manage their energy consumption

Strengthening and sustaining the vital connections between technology, natural resources and our global community.

“ Elster... and their secure, reliable and interoperable dual fuel, dual-protocol WAN solution provides us with further capacity in our supply chain.”

–DeanKeeling ManagingDirector, BritishGasSmartHomes

Working together with customers, Elster is building smarter solutions that use energy and water efficiently. We create opportunities for businesses and communities to thrive.

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To learn more, visit us at www.elster.com

Elster Group SEFrankenstrasse 36245133 Essen Germany