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Sanchuan Water Meter
Sanchuan Water Meter

Sanchuan Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. is a pioneer in smart water metering and digital utility solutions. As the first publicly listed water meter company in China, we integrate advanced metering technologies with cloud-based platforms to help utilities, municipalities, and industries drive efficient, transparent, and sustainable water management.


Headquartered in Yingtan, China, and supported by a 5G-enabled smart factory, we specialize in the design and large-scale manufacturing of ultrasonic and NB-IoT smart water meters. Our offerings extend beyond hardware to include intelligent data services, remote reading systems, leakage control platforms, and IoT-enabled infrastructure.


With over 1400 utility clients globally, Sanchuan delivers future-ready solutions that reduce water loss, enhance billing accuracy, and support smart city development. By combining technological innovation, cost-effective manufacturing, and deep customer integration, we are committed to building a smarter, greener water future.


Empowering digital transformation in water infrastructure.


Sanchuan's Strength

Operates a 5G-enabled digital factory with up to 95% automation rate.

Integrates MES, ERP, WMS and digital twin systems for full traceability and agile production.

Supports high-volume, high-mix flexible manufacturing for OEM and branded products.

Smart Manufacturing Leadership

Offers a complete smart metering portfolio including:

  • Ultrasonic water meters

  • NB-IoT & LoRaWAN remote meters

  • Prepaid smart meters

Continuous innovation in anti-magnetic interference, microflow accuracy, and ultra-low power consumption.


Advanced Metering Technologies

Over 15 million smart meters deployed, with NB-IoT models leading China’s market (70%+ share).

Collaborative projects with Honeywell, Landis+Gyr, and international system integrators.

Reference deployments across Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Proven Global Experience

End-to-end smart water management platform integrating:

  • Remote reading

  • Leakage control

  • Billing automation

  • Network diagnostics

Scalable SaaS or on-premise software options for utilities.

Full-Suite Digital Solutions

5G factory powered by 4MW rooftop solar plant, supporting green manufacturing.

Enables utilities to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) and carbon footprint through smart data-driven operations.

Sustainability by Design

Modular product architecture allows fast adaptation to:

  • Local certification requirements (MID, CE, WRAS)

  • Communication protocols (OMS, M-Bus, GPRS, LTE Cat.1)

Flexible branding & packaging services for international partners.

OEM & Customization Capability

Holds 500+ patents and software copyrights.

Operates a National-Level Enterprise Technology Center and joint R&D labs with top universities.

Participates in drafting 60+ national metering standards.

Technical Excellence & Recognition

99% customer satisfaction rate in bench mark projects.

Field-proven experience in large-scale deployments:

E.g., Tianjin retrofit project: 1.9 million meters installed, leakage reduced from 26% to 9.2%, staff reduced by 60%.

Strong Customer Focus

ADVANTAGE

Our Core Value

  • Industrial Experience

    Founded in 1971, the first listed company specialized in water meter in China, the first water meter company that deploys NB-IoT smart water meter in large scale;

  • Professional Capability

    National Enterprise Certificate Center (the only one in water meter industry), 10 Million+ smart water meter production capability, professional production process, equipment;

  • International Compliance

    Our company has achieved various international certifications covering production processes, water meter accuracy, and quality management systems. Such as ISO 9001, MID, CE, OIML R49, etc. 

Our History

  • 1971

    1971

    The Beginning

    Founded as Yingtan Water Meter Factory, started in Jiangxi Province, China, laying the foundation for a legacy in water measurement.

  • 1983

    1983

    Official Recognition

    Passed national quality inspections, obtained the Industrial Product Production License, and registered the Sanchuan trademark.

  • 1997

    1997

    Rapid Domestic Expansion

    Awarded by the China Urban Water Association and the Jiangxi Provincial Government, Sanchuan’s anti-tamper water meters were recognized as recommended products.

  • 1998

    1998

    Rapid Domestic Expansion

    Became a joint-stock enterprise and achieved the highest domestic market share.

  • 2001

    2001

    Quality Management Milestones
    Certified under ISO 9002 

  • 2002

    2002

    Quality Management Milestones

    Certified under ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 10012:2003

  • 2003

    2003

    Quality Management Milestones

    Relocated to the Yingtan Industrial Park and scaled production to 3 million units per year.

  • 2004

    2004

    National Brand Recognition

    Reorganized as Jiangxi Sanchuan Water Meter Co., Ltd., the company received National Inspection-Free Product status and China Famous Brand honors. 

  • 2006

    2006

    National Brand Recognition

    Achieved environmental management certification ISO14001.

  • 2007

    2007

    Technological Leap

    Launched its first smart water meter, which was officially recommended by national utility associations

  • 2008

    2008

    Technological Leap

    Earned the prestigious China Well-Known Trademark.

  • 2010

    2010

    Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange

    Became the first water meter focused public company in China, marking a milestone in the industry.


  • 2011

    2011

    Strategic Expansion and Innovation

    Acquired controlling stakes in Wenling Younio Water Meter Co., Ltd.  establishing presence in international markets. 

  • 2013

    2013

    Strategic Expansion and Innovation

    Acquired controlling stakes in Hangzhou Guode IoT Technology Co., Ltd., establishing presence in IoT-based smart water management systems. 

  • 2013

    2013

    Strategic Expansion and Innovation

    Sanchuan’s R&D center was named National Enterprise Technology Center, the only one in China’s water meter sector at the time. 

  • 2014

    2014

    Global-Scale Manufacturing

    Sanchuan inaugurated the world’s largest single-site water meter production base, with an annual capacity of 15 million units.

  • 2015

    2015

    Pioneering IoT in Water Metering

    Partnering with China Mobile IoT Co., Ltd., Sanchuan launched its first NB-IoT smart water meter. 

  • 2016

    2016

    Pioneering IoT in Water Metering

    Renamed as Sanchuan Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd.

  • 2017

    2017

    Pioneering IoT in Water Metering

    Sanchuan completed China’s first large-scale NB-IoT smart metering upgrade in Yingtan, deploying 100,000 devices and setting a global benchmark.

  • 2018

    2018

    Market Leadership

    Sanchuan dominated the NB-IoT smart meter segment, with major projects in top-tier cities like Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. 

  • 2019

    2019

    Market Leadership

    Tianjin alone had deployed over 1.5 million units.

  • 2024

    2024

    Global Impact

    Sanchuan's NB-IoT water meters have been deployed in over 15 million units across major global cities, strengthening its global presence and technological leadership.

  • 2025

    2025

    The Smart Factory Era

    Sanchuan’s 5G-powered Digital Smart Factory went into full operation, enabling intelligent production, real-time monitoring, and enhanced efficiency – symbolizing its full transformation into a global digital utility technology enterprise.

Locations

Sanchuan Hydraulic Industrial Park, Longgang Section, Hi-Tech Development Zone, Yingtan, Jiangxi, P.R.China 335000

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