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   Itron smart-ready gas meters to contribute to Turkey`s gas infrastructuredevelopmentLIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(Business Wire)--Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it was awarded a contract byTurkey`s largest private gas utility, AKSA, to provide residential as well ascommercial and industrial (C&I) gas meters. During this 3-year contract, Itron`sgas meters will be rolled out in twenty different regions of AKSA`s territory.As Turkey is planning to increase its gas pipeline infrastructure to accommodateits growing energy consumption, Itron brings its industry expertise to help AKSAbuild a strong metering platform in the country. "As a leading gas distribution company in Turkey, we are pleased to work withItron. We`ve used Itron meters for years and these new meters provide embeddedtechnology for smart meter applications that we aim to implement in the nearfuture," said Yasar Aslan, AKSA`s CEO. "AKSA plays a key role in the Turkishmarket and relies on Itron for positioning us for the future." "This contract further illustrates the strong relationship that Itron has builtwith its customers in this region. We are pleased that AKSA has once againentrusted Itron with technology that modernizes their infrastructure," said RmyBrill, Itron regional vice president and managing director, EMEA Energy. "Wehave been actively serving the Turkish market since 2002 and are very proud tobe part of the country`s gasification." About ItronItron is a leading provider of energy and water resource management solutionsfor nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions thatinclude electricity, gas, water and thermal energy measurement and controltechnology; communications systems; software; and professional services. Withmore than 9,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itronempowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and waterresources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: 
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   Itron, Inc.Sharelynn Moore, +1 509-891-3524Vice President, Corporate Communicationssharelynn.moore@itron.comorLynn Collins, +33 5 49 62 70 46Energy Marketing Communications Managerlynn.collins@itron.comCopyright Business Wire 2012