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- Arad Ltd. is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of advanced water measurement and management products and solutions. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Israel, the company specializes in a wide range of water meters including residential water meters, bulk water meters, and irrigation water meters. Arad also provides state-of-the-art Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, which include drive-by, walk-by, fixed network reading technologies, and cellular communication protocols such as Dialog 3G. Their product portfolio extends to smart water metering solutions that incorporate IoT compatibility, smart data analytics, and comprehensive Meter Data Management (MDM) software designed to optimize water usage and management in smart cities globally.
Arad Ltd. serves utilities, waterworks, and agricultural markets across Israel, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and North America. The company operates through subsidiaries including Arad Technologies Ltd., Master Meter, Cicasa, Contazara, Arad China, and WaterTech, ensuring a broad footprint and localized presence in key international markets. The company manufactures over 500,000 water meters annually, with more than three million smart meters sold worldwide, underscoring its leadership and innovation in water measurement technologies.
Recent major developments include the strategic acquisition of an 80% controlling interest in the Mexican water meter company Componentes Industriales de Calidad SA de CV (CICASA), aimed at expanding Arad's presence in the Mexican and broader Latin American market. Additionally, Arad acquired minority shares in WaterTech SpA to strengthen its position in advanced water metering solutions. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development to enhance its product offerings, focusing on improving operational efficiency, reducing water waste, and delivering real-time, automated water management solutions compliant with local regulations. These steps reflect Arad's commitment to expanding its global reach and technological capabilities in smart water metering and management systems.