Itron, a Washington state firm and established industry player that sells advanced meters to utility companies, has seen its stock rise 58% within the last year and as first-half profits rose 37% from 2006 to 2007.

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Itron (nasdaq: ITRI - news - people ), a Washington state firm and established industry player that sells advanced meters to utility companies, has seen its stock rise 58% within the last year and as first-half profits rose 37% from 2006 to 2007.

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"This is just one of the major benefits our community will enjoy as a result of our advanced metering technology, " said John Roukema, director of Silicon Valley Power, the community's utility provider.

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