🏭 Precision Meters — Company History

Founded in 2004 in Cape Town, Precision Meters is a South African manufacturer of mechanical, electronic, and smart water meters. The company operates SANAS‑accredited laboratories, supplies municipalities and industries across Sub‑Saharan Africa, and has expanded into digital and smart‑metering technologies. Its product range includes domestic multi‑jet meters, bulk Woltman meters, electronic registers, and advanced smart‑metering systems. 2004 — Incorporation and Early Formation

Precision Meters is located at Unit 4B, Panther Park, 11 Berkley Road, Maitland, Cape Town.

From inception, the company positioned itself as a local manufacturer of water‑metering equipment in a market dominated by imports.

2004–2010 — Establishing Local Manufacturing Capability

During its first decade, Precision Meters focused on:

- High‑accuracy mechanical meters (multi‑jet, volumetric, rotary piston)

- Meter boxes and installation accessories

2010–2018 — Expansion Across South Africa & Sub‑Saharan Africa

Precision Meters expanded distribution to municipalities, agricultural users, and commercial clients across the region.

Increased production of bulk meters, combination meters, and electromagnetic meters

2018–Present — Smart Metering & Digital Transformation

The company broadened its portfolio to include:

- Electronic water meters

- Digital/analogue registers

- Flow and pressure logging devices

- Smart metering solutions for residential and industrial sectors

What Precision Meters Produces Today

- Mechanical water meters — multi‑jet, rotary piston, volumetric

- Bulk & irrigation meters — Woltman, electromagnetic, EMS bulk

- Electronic & smart meters — digital registers, ultrasonic/electronic units

- Meter boxes & accessories — above‑ground boxes, boundary boxes

- Testing & verification services — SANAS‑accredited labs

The HWM.Museum has contacted the company to acquire a water meter for its collection. TBA