Sensus Metering Systems Selects Centric Software For Portfolio and Process Innovation.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Centric to Also Manage Six Sigma Programs Across the Enterprise

Centric Software, Inc., announced today that Sensus Metering Systems, a global manufacturer of water, electric and gas metering systems, has selected its Open PLM(TM) solution for portfolio and process innovation as well as management of Six Sigma programs across the enterprise.

Sensus required a PLM solution that would enable collaboration among global engineering teams and allow them to rapidly shift product development efforts in order to further penetrate new markets. They also needed to ensure that they had the right product mix with appropriate time to revenue metrics in their portfolio. Finally, they wanted to develop Product Centers of Excellence that will serve as the central repository for intellectual property developed during the course of product development.

Centric's Open PLM solution will help Sensus achieve these objectives by addressing the specific needs of executives, managers and team members. Executives can now conduct strategic analysis and scenario evaluations critical to making product and project selection decisions. Project managers can track activities, deliverables and drive their product development process. Team members can share ideas and review them in a visual, collaborative environment. They also have a single source they can tap into for all information related to their tasks.

Centric's Open PLM approach is attractive to global manufacturers like Sensus because it can integrate office documents, MCAD, CAE, ERP and more into their solution, leveraging enterprise wide content and existing IT infrastructure investments. Additionally, the software provides Sensus with the flexibility to continually modify and configure the solution for specific business operations.

"The key to our success has been consistently delivering innovative quality products that meet the needs of our customers," said Terry Van Olst, Sensus director of engineering development. "By making product development information centrally available to all our knowledge workers and executing all product development projects in the same manner we can leverage our resources globally to take advantage of any new market opportunities."

"For a global manufacturer like Sensus, collaborating with distributed teams and leveraging innovation throughout the process is key to compressing development cycles and delivering innovative products to market," said Chris Groves, chief executive officer of Centric Software. "Centric's Open PLM approach provides Sensus with the platform they need to meet their aggressive growth objectives."

Sensus Metering Systems companies are world-class providers of high-value metering and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) solutions for water, gas, electric and heat utilities as well as sub-metering entities worldwide. Additional linked businesses include Smith-Blair, Inc. a leading provider of pipe clamp and coupling products for the water, gas, and industrial markets; and Sensus Precision Die Casting that produces complex, high quality die-castings.

About Centric Software, Inc.

Centric Software accelerates innovation and program execution through its family of industry-leading Open PLM(TM) solutions. Centric's rapidly deployed solutions suite provides innovation, portfolio and program management capabilities that leverage intellectual capital throughout the value chain. Its solutions are used by global enterprises such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Hamilton Sundstrand, Siemens, SNC-Lavalin, Timex, Volvo, Iowa State University and others to drive top line revenue growth and achieve direct cost reductions. Centric's customers include aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, AEC, pharmaceutical, electronics companies and universities.