United Systems Welcomes Mountain States
Some companies grow fast. Others grow right.
We’re proud to share that United Systems & Software, Inc. has acquired Mountain States Pipe & Supply, a trusted name in utility metering since 1955. Moving forward, the company will operate as Mountain States Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Systems.
This isn’t a reset. It’s a reinforcement.
Mountain States has been a family-run business for nearly 70 years, guided by three families across two generations: from the Sonnyborn family to the Wilcox family, and most recently the Carroll family. Along the way, they built long-standing relationships with utilities in 11 states by doing the basics exceptionally well: reliable products, technical expertise, and follow-through.
They’ve also helped shape the metering landscape in the West. Mountain States began selling water meters in 1960 and has been a gas meter distributor for more than 50 years. In 1988, they became the fourth Itron distributor nationwide, and the only distributor at the time selling both water and gas meters.
The track record speaks plainly:
- More than 1 million water meters sold from the Rocky Mountains to the West Coast
- Over 400,000 gas meters sold across the Rocky Mountain states
- More than 1 million water, gas, and electric meters installed since 2004
This acquisition brings together Mountain States’ regional strength and deep customer trust with United Systems’ scale, technology expertise, and long-term investment in utility infrastructure.
“This opportunity aligns directly with our expansion plans by building on the strong foundation Mountain States has established,” says Scott Waldrop, President of United Systems.
Mountain States will continue operating with the same team, the same service mindset, and the same customer-first approach—now with added resources behind them. For customers and partners, this is about continuity with momentum.
“Together, we will deliver more integrated, data-driven capabilities to utilities nationwide while maintaining the service and reliability our customers expect,” says Waldrop.
And, yes, there are more updates to come!
Quick FAQ for Customers & Reps
What’s changing right now?
Not much, and that’s intentional. Mountain States will continue operating as it always has, now as a wholly owned subsidiary of United Systems.
Is the company name changing?
Yes. Mountain States Pipe & Supply will now operate as Mountain States Systems.
Will my sales contact or support team change?
No. Your existing contacts remain the same.
Will products, pricing, or contracts change?
No immediate changes other than company names on the contracts themselves, where applicable. If anything evolves, it will be communicated clearly and well in advance.
Why did United Systems acquire Mountain States?
Because both companies value long-term utility relationships, technical expertise, and doing work that holds up in the field—not just on paper.
What does this mean for the future?
Expanded capabilities, broader support, and new opportunities… without losing the regional focus customers rely on.
More Efficient. More Effective. Greater ROI.
When you have the right tools for the job, everybody wins — especially your customers. Reduce or eliminate pain points, dramatically increase operating efficiency, and provide greater service. Fill out our contact form or call 800.455.3293 to learn more about how United Systems can help!