CLEVELAND, N.C., Aug. 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Systems, a leading provider of innovative water infrastructure products and services and technologically advanced metering systems for water, electric and gas systems, is the official sponsor of the Meter Madness Competition at American Water Works Association's (AWWA's) Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE '12), which is scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas on June 10-14, 2012.
The Hersey® 420 composite positive displacement (PD) meter from Mueller Systems is the official water meter of this fast-paced annual competition in which water utility personnel from around the country compete against the clock to assemble the device; awards will go to the top four competitors. Those that are interested in participating in the event can sign up to receive a practice meter by visiting http://www.muellersystemsmetermadness.com/.
Mueller Systems' 420 composite meter incorporates lead-free, renewable resources into all of its components that come in contact with water, giving utilities and their customers a metering option that is environmentally friendly and sustainable. With no possibility for corrosion or lead contamination, the Hersey 420 composite meter from Mueller Systems is the premier green metering choice for the future. It also enables conservation when utilized with Mueller Systems' two-way fixed network advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution—Mi.Net™ Mueller Infrastructure Network for Utilities—or Hot Rod™—Mueller Systems' advanced automatic meter reading (AMR) system.
Mueller Systems is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA), a leading North American provider of water infrastructure products and services, and offers a full line of residential, fire line and commercial meters, AMR/AMI systems and related products that optimize the delivery and use of water and energy.
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This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, plan, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions and the following:
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the spending level for water and wastewater infrastructure;
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the demand level of manufacturing and construction activity;
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our ability to service our debt obligations; and
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the other factors that are described in the section entitled "RISK FACTORS" in Item 1A of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part I, Item 1A of our Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. We do not have any intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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 water and energy. Municipalities that supply water, electricity or gas—or any combination of the three services—need innovative ways to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, conserve water and energy, 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. is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and manufactures and markets products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe, clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities. The Company's 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. Net sales for the year ended June 30, 2011 were $1.3 billion and total employees were approximately 4,800 at June 30, 2011
. Mueller Water Products operates primarily through three segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. 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 www.muellerwaterproducts.com.
CONTACT: Investor Contact: Martie Edmunds Zakas
Sr. Vice President - Strategy, Corporate Development &
Communications
770-206-4237
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Media Contact: John Pensec
Director - Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
770-206-4240
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