Smart Metering Systems agrees £14m acquisition of Utility Partnership Limited

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Consolidation in smart meter sector steps up a gear as Smart Metering Systems beefs up electricity meter offering

Scotland-based Smart Metering Systems plc (SMS) has beefed up its position in the electricity metering market ahead of the UK-wide smart meter roll out, agreeing to pay £14m to acquire Utility Partnership...

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