Today, Trimble and Ferguson Waterworks announced a partnership to expand Ferguson’s water digitization products. Trimble's digital water solutions will be made available to Ferguson municipal and utility customers, allowing a wider selection of technology to complement Ferguson's existing offerings.
Trimble develops solutions for the management and digitization of utility infrastructure systems. Solutions include Internet of Things (IoT) remote water monitoring devices such as hydrant pressure recorders, wastewater flow and level monitors, and water flow monitors. When combined with Trimble® Unity™ platform software, utilities could better streamline their processes between the office and field.
For data collection, Ferguson customers will also have access to Trimble's handheld GNSS receivers, along with the Cityworks asset management software.
"Utility owners and operators are facing many challenges managing their aging infrastructure. Now more than ever, utilities need access to technology and choices to find solutions that connect and unify their existing systems," said Robert Flaherty, director of North American Sales, Trimble's Water Division. "Ferguson will be able to leverage Trimble's advanced IoT and remote monitoring technology to complement its existing product offerings for customers."
"Ferguson Waterworks is excited to offer Trimble's digital water solutions across the nation. Proactive maintenance practices and operational optimization are behaviors we witness regularly from the municipal utility customers we serve, and our collaboration with Trimble allows us to better support our customers with these processes," said Nick Lanza, Ferguson Waterworks, director of Municipal Sales.
