Utility-Industry Veteran Brad Kitterman Joins Aclara As President

Aclara, a leader in Intelligent Infrastructure technologies for utilities and part of the Utility Solutions Group of ESCO Technologies Inc., is pleased to announce that Brad Kitterman has joined the company as its President.

Kitterman is a utility-industry veteran who has served as president of Schlumberger's North America Utilities Division, where under his leadership revenues doubled from $300M to $600M in four years through both internal growth and acquisitions such as Cellnet Data Systems and Convergent Group. He began his career at Schlumberger as a development engineer in its Electricity Metering Division and also led its North American Engineering Group.

Kitterman is a well-rounded executive, having served most recently as President and CEO of Asahi Glass Company's North America Division. In addition, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Walter Industries' $500M U.S. Pipe & Foundry business and served as President of the North America Energy & Utilities business of LogicaCMG, which specializes in helping utilities get the most out of asset management and GIS systems.

"Brad not only brings a wealth of executive experience to Aclara, but his enthusiasm, leadership qualities, and customer focus will both ensure Aclara's continued success and help us meet the challenges of the future," said Victor Richey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ESCO Technologies Inc.

Kitterman is a graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering.

About Aclara
The Aclara brand represents the industry's leading Intelligent Infrastructure technologies for providing device networking, data-value management, and customer communications to water, gas, and electric utilities globally. Over 500 utilities in nine countries rely on proven Aclara solutions to connect with their customers. Aclara is part of the Utility Solutions Group of ESCO Technologies Inc. St. Louis. For more information, visit www.Aclara.com

SOURCE: Aclara