Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Brown Deer, Wisconsin
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Since 1905
Badger Meter is a water technology company headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, founded in 1905 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BMI. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and makes smart water meters, flow instrumentation, leak detection systems, and data analytics platforms through its BlueEdge suite. Its customers include municipal utilities, commercial and industrial clients, and original equipment manufacturers across automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In November 2026, the company agreed to acquire 37South, expanding its operations into Australia.
Badger Meter at a glance
Revenue
916.7M
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1905
Headquarters
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Ownership
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: BMI)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1510
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1510
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Taiwan · China · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Badger Meter.
What this tells a buyer
Badger Meter announced the acquisition of 37South in early November 2026, which extends its operations into Australia, according to Business Journal reporting and a company press release.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its product line covers smart water metering, automated meter reading, and leak detection systems.
Badger Meter reported third quarter 2026 financial results in October 2026 and completed its acquisition of UDlive in May 2026, adding to its water monitoring portfolio.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
121 years in operation (founded 1905).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Badger Meter is a water technology company headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, founded in 1905 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BMI. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and makes smart water meters, flow instrumentation, leak detection systems, and data analytics platforms through its BlueEdge suite. Its customers include municipal utilities, commercial and industrial clients, and original equipment manufacturers across automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In November 2026, the company agreed to acquire 37South, expanding its operations into Australia.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1905 |
Headquarters | Brown Deer, Wisconsin |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 916.7M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (NASDAQ: BMI) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Badger Meter makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its product line covers smart water metering, automated meter reading, and leak detection systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly (source: badgermeter.com).
Certifications
Badger Meter is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — badgermeter.com
ISO 45001 — badgermeter.com
ISO 9001 — badgermeter.com
Trade and customs footprint
Badger Meter announced the acquisition of 37South in early November 2026, which extends its operations into Australia, according to Business Journal reporting and a company press release. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1510 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · China · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Badger Meter acquires 37South to expand Australia reach - Milwaukee Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
2026-11-03 — Badger Meter Acquires 37South, Further Expanding Global Operations to Australia (businesswire.com)
2026-10-22 — Badger Meter, Inc. - Badger Meter Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results (badgermeter.com)
2026-10-13 — Nevada Irrigation District Awards $250,000 Equipment Contract to Badger Meter Inc (October 2026) (civiciq.com)
2026-05-01 — Badger Meter, Inc. - Badger Meter Completes Acquisition of UDlive (badgermeter.com)
2026-03-30 — Badger Meter invests millions to expand area plant, hire workers for Puerto Rico water meter project - Milwaukee Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Company details
Badger Meter reported third quarter 2026 financial results in October 2026 and completed its acquisition of UDlive in May 2026, adding to its water monitoring portfolio. Badger Meter was founded in 1905, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 121 years in operation (founded 1905). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Badger Meter make?
Badger Meter is a water technology company headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, founded in 1905 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BMI. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and makes smart water meters, flow instrumentation, leak detection systems, and data analytics platforms through its BlueEdge suite. Its customers include municipal utilities, commercial and industrial clients, and original equipment manufacturers across automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In November 2026, the company agreed to acquire 37South, expanding its operations into Australia.
Where is Badger Meter headquartered?
Badger Meter is headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin (4545 West Brown Deer Road, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, 53223).
When was Badger Meter founded?
Badger Meter was founded in 1905.
How big is Badger Meter?
Badger Meter has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 916.7M range.
Is Badger Meter publicly traded?
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: BMI). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Badger Meter hold?
Badger Meter lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 800-876-3837
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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