Houston-based MRC Global Inc. (NYSE: MRC) has entered a joint venture with Frisbie Measurement Services LLC (FMS) to form IMTEC Services, a provider of integrated smart meter technical services to the gas utilities sector.
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IMTEC Services is a centralized meter center that will integrate meter and electronic meter reading capabilities while maintaining quality and safety.
“The smart meter development process has been cumbersome for utilities and manufacturers alike. FMS understands the technical requirements for smart meters and automated meter readers and qualifies IMTEC as a diverse supplier to purchasing utilities. Based on feedback from our gas utility customers, we expect a strong reception,” Rob Saltiel, said MRC Global president and CEO.