Delivering smarter
metering technology AEM is a global leader in the development and manufacture of smart metering devices for domestic electricity and gas meter measuring systems. Philip Yorke spoke to Bogdan Baciu, the company’s head of marketing, about its advanced ultrasonic meter technology, growing product portfolio and plans for further global expansion.
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EM was founded in Romania in 1970 as a national manufacturer of electrical energy meters and measuring systems. Today it is a fully privatised company and a global leader in the development and manufacture of a wide range of measuring devices for private customers. AEM offers state-of-the-art products for the metering of electric energy and gas. AEM is a clear technology leader in its field and continues to invest heavily in new technology in order to stay ahead of the competition. During the last few years it has invested over €50 million in infrastructure and the latest fully automated robotic production lines. AEM is also one of the few companies that can claim to be a 100 per cent fully-integrated manufacturing company, with all its innovative products developed and designed in-house at its extensive R&D facilities in Romania.
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Today more than 8 per cent of turnover is dedicated to research and in 2015 the company employed over 1500 people and recorded sales of more than €73 million.
Smarter solutions driving sales All of AEM’s advanced metering products provide ‘smart solutions’ for the measurement of electricity and gas consumption for domestic users. From meters and equipment to gas meters, AEM is able to cover every aspect of design, testing and production. Furthermore, the company offers its customers free smart electronic reading devices as well as special software for its volume converters. Baciu said, “Our ultrasonic technology uses a unique ultrasonic sensor from Panasonic and this means it is possible for the utility
