ATLANTA (February 1, 2011) - SIPCO, LLC is pleased to announce that Mueller Systems, a leading innovator in
water meters, metering systems and water management technology, has entered into a license agreement
and become a member of SIPCO’s Essential Wireless MeshTM (“EWM”) Patent Portfolio. Mueller Systems is a
subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a leading North American provider of water
infrastructure products and services.
The EWM Patent Portfolio provides an energy-efficient design that municipalities can use to implement wireless
mesh networks. Combining the leading water infrastructure developments and proprietary technologies
of Mueller Systems with the EWM Patent Portfolio creates a high-performance, low-cost Advanced Meter
Infrastructure (AMI) mesh system that can benefit municipalities of all sizes.
“Wireless mesh architectures offer a cost effective, robust and extensive network that can help municipalities
better manage their water and energy needs and enhance revenue,” said Hassan Ali, vice president and
general manager of Mueller Systems. “By partnering with SIPCO, we not only strengthen our AMI offerings but
also our ability to help municipalities with advanced solutions for leak detection, pipe condition diagnostics,
remote disconnect, pressure management and water infrastructure management.”
T. David Petite, chief executive officer of SIPCO, LLC, said, “We are pleased to have Mueller Systems join our
network of industry leaders that are helping to develop Smart Networks. I have always seen water
conservation and management as a major beneficiary of mesh networking. In fact, our first deployments with
water utilities were over a decade ago. We see the benefits of sensor networks for management of water
infrastructure and conservation to be as big and important of a change to the water industry, as the Smart
Grid initiative is to the electricity industry. Mueller Systems is a thought leader in this space and we look
forward to helping them meet their product goals. We are all committed to providing their customers with
state-of-the-art mesh solutions. We have worked hard to develop an energy-efficient platform for connecting
devices. We believe that, by partnering with Mueller Systems, we will be able to help municipalities and
consumers better manage their water resources.”
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About SIPCO
SIPCO, a privately held company located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the leading developers of wireless
mesh technology, providing technology to its customers and licensees. SIPCO also provides critical patent
rights through the ESSENTIAL WIRELESS MESHTM Patent Portfolio for various wireless infrastructure systems
and service applications. For more information visit its web site at www.sipcollc.com and www.smartgridlicense.com.
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
energy and water. Municipalities that supply electricity, water or gas – or any combination of the three
services – need innovative ways to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, conserve energy and water, 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. manufactures and markets products and services that are used in the
transmission and distribution of safe, clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities throughout
North America. Our broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe fittings, water
meters and ductile iron pipe, which are used by municipalities, as well as the residential and non-residential
construction industries. With latest 12 months net sales through December 31, 2010 of $1.3 billion, the
Company is comprised of three operating segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. Based in Atlanta,
Georgia, the Company employs approximately 4,800 people. The Company's common stock trades on the
New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MWA. For more information about Mueller Water
Products, Inc., please visit the Company's website at
www.Muellerwaterproducts.com.
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