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Sensus Metering Expands at Highwoods Forum Office Park in North Raleigh
July 2, 2008

Highwoods Properties Inc. said that Sensus Metering Systems is expanding their office space at Highwoods Forum Office Park in North Raleigh, N.C.  Sensus Metering Systems’ Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Electric Metering business group renewed their lease on 16,287 square feet in Highwoods Forum I.  In addition, the company has leased 10,434 square feet in Forum V where they will locate their headquarters.

 
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