Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing line is projected to bring $8 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 100 jobs.
A member of the Oconee County business community for more than 50 years, Itron provides comprehensive solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. The company’s broad product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy management devices and control technologies; communications systems; software; and management and consulting services.
“Itron’s leadership in innovation is exemplified at our facility in Oconee County, from cutting-edge grid technologies to automated manufacturing lines. Itron, through past acquisitions, has been located here for more than 50 years. We are proud of our roots in the area, and we are glad to support economic growth in South Carolina,” said Itron Oconee Senior Operations Manager Mike Higgins.
Located at 313 S. Highway 11 in West Union, S.C., Itron’s Oconee County operations will be reconfigured to include manufacturing of natural gas meters. For more information on Itron, visit the company’s website.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Itron investing in its existing Oconee County operations
- $8 million investment to create 100 new jobs
- Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water
- The company’s Oconee County operations are located at 313 S. Highway 11 in West Union, S.C.
- The Oconee County facility has operated for more than 50 years.
