Founded in 1972, Aclara is one of the leading suppliers of fixed-network automatic meter reading systems to the municipal and investor-owned markets. It is a contract design-and-build company. The company designs and produces a variety of products, including scientific instruments and low-cost microcontrollers for appliances. Aclaras STAR wireless fixed-network automatic meter reading system allows gas, water and electric utilities to read all their meters automatically from a central location. The company maintains a more than 60,000-square-foot facility. It has a staff of 200 employees that designs, manufactures and supports industry leading AMR products. The company is located in Cleveland.