Saarbrücken – November 06, 2026 -- ZENNER USA, Inc. has agreed with Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) to take over the metering business operated by Mueller Systems, a Mueller subsidiary, in a deal that marks Mueller's exit from metering. ZENNER USA is part of the Minol-ZENNER Group. The announcement does not disclose financial terms.
ZENNER adds Mueller Systems' customer base to its North American water business
ZENNER has been represented in North America by ZENNER USA since 2012. The group calls the agreement another milestone in its investment in the North American water market. Mueller said ZENNER USA was selected after a comprehensive selection process.
The deal combines ZENNER's technology portfolio and global manufacturing capacity with Mueller Systems' established products and customer relationships. ZENNER USA will serve existing Mueller Systems customers and expand the available products, technologies and support step by step.
ZENNER operates at scale in water, heat and gas metering
ZENNER makes water, heat, cooling and gas meters, along with submetering and digital remote-reading solutions. It produces more than 13 million meters and sensors a year and has completed more than 450 IoT projects. It operates production sites in Europe, Asia and the USA and has 60 locations worldwide. The Minol-ZENNER Group employs more than 4,500 people.
Both sides prioritize customer continuity during the handover
ZENNER USA President Richard Sanders said the top priority is a smooth transition that keeps service, support and product availability intact for customers. Alexander Lehmann, Managing Director of the Minol-ZENNER Group, described North America as an important growth market for ZENNER.
Paul McAndrew, President and CEO of Mueller Water Products, said the move sharpens Mueller's focus. He named scale, technology investment, compatible products and global manufacturing as the reasons ZENNER USA is the right partner for the metering customer base. Mueller will work closely with ZENNER USA to meet existing customer commitments.
The two companies will start the transition immediately and are coordinating with customers and suppliers to maintain service continuity.