News | December 2, 2024

Diehl Metering Acquires Preventio For Enhanced Leak Detection

Diehl Metering GmbH, a global leader in smart metering solutions, acquired PREVENTIO GmbH, a German-based technology startup specializing in leakage management and predictive maintenance.

This investment is set to enhance Diehl Metering's capabilities in real-time leak detection and complement its Analytics & Services portfolio. PREVENTIO's AI technology analyzes historical and current data to detect leaks and anomalies in the water and heat supply network. This will complement Diehl Metering's existing software products, Water Loss Management and Energy Forecast Management, providing customers with even more robust tools to manage their resources efficiently.

Dr. Christof Bosbach, CEO at Diehl Metering, commented on the acquisition: "We welcome PREVENTIO GmbH to the Diehl Metering family. Their innovative approach to predictive maintenance and leak detection is another building block for our end-to-end solution portfolio in smart metering."

Preventio’s Co-Founders, Bledion Vladi and Peter Yves Ruland, also shared their perspectives on the acquisition: “Joining Diehl Metering is not just about expanding our reach - it’s about amplifying our impact. Our clients will greatly benefit from the combined expertise of Preventio and Diehl Metering”.

The agreement was signed in Frankfurt am Main by the founders and investors of PREVENTIO, along with Dr. Kilian Semmelmann and Martin Fuchs from Diehl Metering on Thursday, November 28th, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies.

About Preventio
Founded in 2021 in Frankfurt am Main, Preventio GmbH specializes in advanced AI solutions for leak detection, predictive maintenance, and risk assessment in piping networks. By leveraging real-time and historical data, Preventio delivers precise leak localization, optimizes maintenance strategies, and provides actionable insights to streamline infrastructure management. Serving sectors such as water, district heating, and industrial parks, Preventio enables clients to enhance operational efficiency, minimize downtime, and conserve valuable resources.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, Preventio is redefining industrial and utility management, shaping a smarter, more resilient future. For more information, visit www.preventio.de.

About Diehl Metering
Diehl Metering is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and supply of smart metering solutions and related services. It empowers utilities, municipalities and industries to identify efficiencies in their water and energy networks and use their natural resources more responsibly to contribute to a more sustainable future.

The company is a pioneer in wireless technology, developing new standards to strengthen interoperability and connectivity to provide customers with opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Through its technical consulting services, Diehl Metering acts as a strategic partner and advises customers on digitalization. Thanks to a comprehensive range of flexible software and digital tools, customers can anticipate consumer demand and prepare for the unexpected.

Diehl Metering is a family-owned business with headquarters in Germany and an international reach. It has maintained its founding principles of quality, reliability and customer proximity for over 150 years, proactively shaping a better future for its customers and the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.diehl.com/metering.

Source: Diehl Metering