DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (May 18, 2025) SJE, Inc., the global industry leader in control systems, today announced the acquisition of Anchor Scientific, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of switches and controllers for the water and wastewater industry. The acquisition expands SJE’s portfolio of liquid level floats and related products, growing its presence within the municipal, commercial, and residential markets. The Anchor Scientific acquisition marks SJE’s eighth acquisition since 2021 and first in 2026. Founded in 1965 and run by brothers John and David Potter, Anchor Scientific has a proud history of manufacturing a wide range of float switches and other products from its facility in Long Lake, Minnesota. Anchor Scientific has grown into a trusted solution for float switches for the water and wastewater industry throughout the United States. “Anchor Scientific is a great addition to the SJE portfolio of brands and products,” said Bjorn Haldorsen, CEO of SJE. “Adding these products expands SJE’s market reach, providing new customers with the SJE support and capabilities we are known for from our other SJE brands. We look forward to incorporating Anchor products into our Controls and Level Sensing Technology (CLT) division and helping them grow. “As David and I looked to retire, partnering with SJE will allow our products to continue to serve the industry and grow under the SJE family of brands,” said John Potter, president of Anchor Scientific. “We are excited for the future of our products under SJE.” “We are excited to add the Anchor Scientific products to the existing CLT offerings,” said Ellie Mulcahy, President of CLT Division. “Anchor customers can expect the dependable performance SJE is known for, backed by our scale, innovation, and customer support, while offering these new products to our diverse customer base.” “SJE remains focused on delivering reliable control and level-sensing technologies and products for the water and wastewater industries,” said Haldorsen. “With the Anchor Scientific acquisition, we can offer our customers a broader set of solutions to meet their needs.”

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (May 13, 2025) SJE is excited to announce that Jake Schwertel has joined the company as Director of IoT Technology within the Cloud Connected Solutions (CCS) division, effective on April 14, 2026. Jake will be based out of New Hope, Minnesota. He will lead the technology vision and execution for CCS, driving innovation across hardware, software, and cloud-based IoT platforms. Jake has ten years of experience in the IoT industry. Most recently, Jake served as Senior Director of engineering at Irrigreen. Prior to that he held leadership roles at Barry-Wehmiller and assisted Amazon with their fleet management. Throughout his roles he established unified IoT infrastructures and launched new SaaS-driven business models. He applies his expertise in embedded systems, edge computing, and modern data architectures to translate business goals into scalable technology solutions. President of the CCS division, Henrik Laursen, commented, “Importantly, Jake is deeply aligned with our CCS mission—focusing not just on technology, but on delivering real business value through connected solutions and scalable platforms.” Jake will work closely with SJE’s engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and data-driven solutions that deliver measurable value to their customers in industrial and municipal markets.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (March 3, 2025) – SJE is excited to announce that Laura Kerlagon has joined the company to serve as the National Sales Manager – North America (United States and Canada) for the Control and Level Sensing Technology (CLT) Division. Laura brings over 13 years of commercial and distribution channel sales experience at Bigwall Enterprises, Electrolux, General Insulation, and Whirlpool. Her most recent experience as Key Account Sales Manager at Whirlpool connected her with the plumbing industry, where she worked with a variety of customers, including retailers, distributors, and designers.  In her role, she helped identify new business opportunities, developed actionable plans for success, and mentored new sales talent. “We are excited to welcome Laura to the SJE team,” said Matt Murray, Vice President of Sales & Marketing – CLT Division. “Laura brings a proven track record of success with national accounts, deep multi-channel expertise, and a customer-first mindset that aligns with our values.” As the National Sales Manager – North America for SJE, Laura will oversee the Regional Sales Managers in the CLT division. She will be responsible for developing a sales strategy to expand the sales, market presence, and brand recognition within the national sales channels for both the SJE Rhombus and CSI Controls brands while ensuring her team delivers exemplary customer experience to our customers. Outside of work, Laura enjoys cooking, watching true crime shows, riding ATVs, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Cinnamon. In her free time, she also enjoys watching sports and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (January 15, 2025) SJE, Inc., the global industry leader in control systems, today announced that its icontrol®, a full-featured web-hosted SCADA solution has been selected as winner of the “Overall Smart City Solution of the Year” award in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the most innovative companies in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today. SJE delivers state-of-the-art control panels and true end-to-end industrial IoT solutions built for the water industry, enabling water companies to harness operational and environmental benefits and take a data-driven and sustainable approach to urban water management. SJE’s PRIMEX brand offers a web-based SCADA system, icontrol, that integrates water control devices with control SCADA/HMI servers using the most appropriate communication systems. icontrol utilizes existing local telemetry and open-architecture PLC Controls, including lift or booster stations, elevated tanks, flow, pressure and temperature. Additionally, SJE’s recent acquisition of AMI Global, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology company providing end-to-end remote connectivity solutions for industrial equipment, including hardware, SaaS, and software, aimed at providing customers with turn-key digital integration, development, and go-to-market support. By using AMI Global’s solutions, cities can augment their current installed base with branded IoT connectivity seamlessly integrated via embedded or bolt-on gateway hardware. This integration provides real-time condition monitoring and alerts of pump systems, including wastewater lift stations, which can be accessed through our non-invasive IoT devices and bolt-on submersible condition monitoring sensors. “Water infrastructure is a pillar in our society. Imagine turning on the tap and there’s no water or looking out the window to see the sewers overflowing. Our solutions are equipping smart cities and homes with comprehensive, secure, and modular smart water systems that enhance operational oversight, conserve water, and improve customer experience,” said Bjorn Haldorsen, CEO of SJE. “We’re grateful for receiving this award from IoT Breakthrough. Water companies can look to us to keep them running, as we continue to power the digital transformation and unlock the full digital potential of this critical industry.” The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of the global Internet-of-Things industry and recognize the breakthrough innovators, leaders and visionaries driving progress in a range of IoT categories, including Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City technology, IoT Security, Connected Home and Home Automation, Connected Vehicles, and many more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 countries around the world. “SJE’s new suite of products enables both industry and individual consumers to tap into the potential of digital in water. Water infrastructure is critical, but in a digital world, water companies need to follow the technology, tapping into productivity while increasing the quality they deliver to consumers. However, this is costly and has stopped many projects before they get started,“ said Steve Johansson, managing director, IoT Breakthrough. “SJE’s portfolio enables them to support both water companies, industry and home-owners with the technology they need to keep the water flowing. We’re pleased to award them with ‘Overall Smart City Solution of the Year!’ for their incredible ecosystem of smart water solutions.” SJE has provided industry-leading control and sensor solutions to water infrastructure for 50 years.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (December 11, 2025) SJE Rhombus is excited to announce that Hart, Travers & Associates, Inc. (HTA) is our new manufacturers’ representative agency for Northern Illinois (north of Route 72) and the Indiana counties of Lake and Porter. “Hart Travers’ deep product expertise, long-standing presence in the plumbing market, and customer-first approach align perfectly with our products and standards for representation,” said Matt Murray, SJE, Inc., Vice President of Sales & Marketing – CLT Division. “Their team is well-positioned to expand SJE Rhombus’ reach and enhance product sales, training, and support services for customers across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana.” Celebrating 70 years in business, HTA is a full-service plumbing organization representing top-tier manufacturers. Headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, the firm supports engineers, contractors, builders, architects, developers, distributors, and bath showrooms. HTA’s team provides product expertise, dependable customer service, and field support to help projects move from spec to start-up with confidence. “We’re proud to partner with SJE Rhombus, a trusted leader in water and wastewater controls,” said Tiffany Moscicki, Partner, Hart, Travers & Associates, Inc. “Our team will leverage decades of application experience, strong channel relationships, and hands-on field support to help engineers, contractors, and distributors select the right solutions for SJE Rhombus and deliver reliable results across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana.” HTA has represented leading manufacturers in the plumbing and water industries since 1954. In addition to representing SJE Rhombus, HTA represents several respected brands, including IPEX, SENCILLO, Flint & Walling, Stanley Black & Decker, and Zoeller product lines. The addition of HTA strengthens SJE Rhombus’ manufacturers’ representative network and enhances local access to product expertise, quotations, and coordinated support throughout the covered territory. Customers in Northern Illinois (north of Route 72) and Indiana’s Lake and Porter Counties can now rely on HTA for specification assistance, product selection, training, and start-up coordination alongside the SJE Rhombus team. To learn more about Hart, Travers & Associates, Inc., visit https://htareps.com.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (December 9, 2025) SJE Rhombus is excited to announce that StreamKey is our new manufacturers’ representative agency for Indiana (except Lake and Porter Counties), Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. “StreamKey’s knowledge of the water and wastewater industry, local market knowledge, and a customer-first mindset is exactly what we look for in a representative partner,” shared Matt Murray, SJE, Inc., Vice President of Sales & Marketing – CLT Division. “Their team is positioned to help expand SJE Rhombus’ reach within their territory across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. We’re thrilled to welcome StreamKey and confident that, together, we’ll deepen service and drive growth throughout their territory.” Founded in 1993 by Mike Felton, StreamKey provides custom‑engineered water and wastewater systems for commercial and residential applications in partnership with high‑quality manufacturers. Their team of engineers, sales professionals, field technicians, and customer support personnel serves customers across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana and brings deep application knowledge to every project. “We’re proud to partner with SJE Rhombus, a trusted leader in water and wastewater controls, said Kyle Devlin, Partner, StreamKey, Inc. “Our team is committed to leveraging decades of application experience, strong channel relationships, and hands‑on field support to help customers specify the right solutions and keep projects moving.” StreamKey has represented leading manufacturers in the plumbing and water industries since 1993. In addition to representing SJE Rhombus, StreamKey represents several respected brands, including Jay R. Smith, Patterson‑Kelley, Topp Industries, VC Systems, and Zoeller product lines. The addition of StreamKey strengthens SJE Rhombus’ extensive manufacturers’ representative network and enhances local access to product expertise and responsive support throughout the region. Customers in Indiana (excluding Lake and Porter Counties), Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania can now rely on StreamKey for product selection assistance and coordinated support alongside SJE Rhombus. To learn more about StreamKey, visit www.streamkey.com.