History of Innovation

Mueller Systems has a rich heritage in providing innovative water infrastructure products and services and offers technologically advanced metering systems for the delivery and flow of water. For more than 150 years, municipalities have relied on Mueller Water Products to lead the industry, and that tradition continues with Mueller Systems.

Mueller Water Products, through Mueller Systems, was a pioneer in Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology, which allows utilities to automatically collect data from water meters. As the needs of municipal utilities evolve, Mueller Systems is introducing more robust solutions. Mueller Systems has developed true two-way capabilities for AMI, which gives utilities the ability to manage their systems remotely. Additionally, the Mi.Net® System – Mueller Infrastructure Network for Utilities goes beyond conventional AMI systems, enabling utilities to deploy newer technology in stages rather than replacing all systems at one time.

Take a closer look below at the history of innovative products and services offered by Mueller Systems to municipalities to help them optimize their operations.


1885

Hersey Meters receives patent on Rotary Displacement Meter

1886

Hersey manufactures Rotary and Disc Meters in 5/8″-6″ sizes. These meters were manufactured in various iterations including hot water, gasoline and oil, and beer. The current 5/8″-2″ PD continue in this tradition.

1896

Hersey introduces the first turbine meter, the Model T


1905

Hersey introduces the first Fireline meter, the FM

1915

Hersey introduces the first compound meter, the CT

1964

Hersey manufactures the mechanical Encoder Register

1969

Hersey manufactures the MHR, Horizontal Turbine Meter

1972

Hersey manufactures the first MCT and MFM with magnetic couplings

1976

Hersey introduces the MVR, Vertical Turbine Meter. Hersey
is the only company to manufacture a vertical turbine meter
for the water market.

1981

Hersey manufactures the first MCTII and MFMII

1992

Hersey manufactures the first current 400II and 500II Series Meters

1995

Hersey offers Radio Read AMR System


2000

Hersey introduces the Horizon, Horizontal Turbine Meter

2001

Hersey introduces the Translator Absolute Encoder Register

2002

Hersey introduces the Calibrator Gear Train for use on MFMII and MCTII

2003

Hersey introduces the TruRead Remote Visual Register

Hersey introduces the redesigned 500 Series Positive Displacement Meters

2005

Hersey introduces the 4-20mA FLO Unit

2009

Mueller Water Products purchases Arkion Systems

2009

Arkion Systems and Hersey Meters, the combined entity
begins operating as Mueller Systems

2011

Mueller Systems introduces the 420 RDM, Mi.Data
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