Aquametro AG began in 1928 as Wasserzählerfabrik Basel, grew into one of Switzerland’s major water‑meter manufacturers, expanded internationally from the 1970s onward, and in 2017 merged into the INTEGRA Metering Group while retaining its metering heritage. Founding & Early Development (1928–1963)

Founded in Basel (1928) as Wasserzählerfabrik (water‑meter factory in German) Basel by Adolf Gutzwiller in 1928.

Shortly after founding, the company adopted the name Aquametro Ltd.

Early Locations

1928–1937: Gasstrasse, Basel

1938–1989: Murbacherstrasse, Basel

From the outset, Aquametro specialised in mechanical water meters, building a reputation for precision Swiss engineering and reliability — a theme that would define the brand for nearly a century.

Industrial Expansion (1964–1989) then the Therwil Production Facility (1964)

This facility became the company’s long‑term production and R&D centre.

Internationalisation Begins

1972: First foreign subsidiary — Aquametro Belgium s.p.r.l. 1986: Swiss accreditation as an authorised verification laboratory

1988: Aquametro Messtechnik GmbH founded in Germany 2006: Aquametro Busan Korea began 2009: Aquametro (S.E.A.) Pte Ltd is founded in Singapore

2010: Aquametro (China) Pte Ltd is founded in Shanghai

2012: Aquametro ME JLT is founded in Dubai Aquametro became known for:

- Single‑jet and multi‑jet meters

- Large‑diameter mechanical meters

- Thermal energy meters

- Data‑logging and AMR/AMI modules 2017 Merger with Yzatec (France)

Aquametro AG merged with Yzatec SAS, a French developer of piezo‑based ultrasonic smart meters, forming INTEGRA Metering. INTEGRA Metering now offers:

- Ultrasonic water meters

- Magnetic‑inductive meters

- Mechanical single‑jet, multi‑jet, and large meters measuring water and oil

- Heat/cold energy calculators

- IoT data‑management systems