Minneapolis, MN: June 6th, 2018 – C.M. Architecture (CMA), architect of record for SJE, a leading water/wastewater controls solutions provider, is pleased to announce that construction is underway on the new SJE manufacturing facility in Ashland, Ohio. Driven by the increasing demand for smart solutions to today’s growing environmental challenges, SJE acquired eight acres in the Ashland Business Park and selected CMA to design a state-of-the-art, 51,000 sq. ft. facility with manufacturing production areas on one level for optimum efficiency and future growth. Built by local general contractor Simonson Construction Services, the project is on track to be completed by the end of December 2018. “We’re proud to be working with SJE on this exciting new project,” said Patrick G. Blees, principal of CMA. “In the same way that SJE provides custom solutions to meet their clients’ environmental needs, our team of architects, designers and engineers collaborated with SJE to design a custom facility that drives efficiency and reduces time-to-market while providing room for expansion—and a great place for employees to work!” “This dynamic new building is the culmination of several years of planning,” said Dave Thomas, President & CEO of SJE. “As our strategic design partner, CMA’s integrated team of architects, designers and engineers was instrumental in helping us plan, design and execute on our vision of providing our employee owners a great place to work, a facility to better serve our customers, and strengthen our commitment to the city of Ashland.” About SJE SJE is a leading water/wastewater controls solutions provider and systems integrator with over 40 years of expertise. SJE markets three brands—SJE Rhombus, CSI Controls, and Primex—that deliver industry-leading pump controls for a wide range of residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial applications. With corporate headquarters located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, SJE does business globally from eight locations across the United States and Asia. SJE is a 100% employee-owned, privately held company and was named the 2017 Employee Owned Company of the Year. Connect with SJE at sjeinc.com About C.M. Architecture CMA is an award-winning architecture firm established in 1977 with primary offices in Minneapolis, MN and Fort Worth and Dallas, TX. Led by principals licensed in all 50 states, several provinces in Canada and Puerto Rico, CMA provides comprehensive architecture, planning and interior design services for corporate, manufacturing, retail/restaurant, education, religious, multi-family residential, government and mixed-use projects throughout the United States and Canada. About Simonson Construction Services Simonson Construction Services, Inc. is one of the leading construction companies and construction management firms in Ohio.  They are recognized for their commitment to honesty and integrity and known for delivering the highest level of quality construction.  SCS offers industry-leading and innovative building technologies and can deliver a broad range of design-build services from general contracting to professional services to site development. They serve markets in manufacturing, commercial, healthcare, institutional, religious, residential, waste water & water treatment and municipal clients across Ohio. Learn more at simonsonconstruction.com

SJE Rhombus, the expert in quality pump control solutions for water and wastewater applications, introduces the Xpert Alert™ Indoor Alarm System. This new alarm helps protect homes from potentially costly damage due to flooding, pump failure, or freezing pipes. With a sleek, modern design and easy installation, this is the perfect alarm for any homeowner. When the tank level rises, the high water float activates the alarm (audible and visual) to alert the homeowner of potentially threatening liquid level conditions. The sleek design of the Xpert Alert™ alarm incorporates an LED alarm light ring that illuminates red for alarm one and amber for alarm two. Two sensor inputs allow users the flexibility to choose which separate liquid level conditions to monitor. The alarm features a large, easy-to-use test/silence button located conveniently on the front of the enclosure. Simply press to test or silence the alarm. The light ring will stay illuminated as long as the alarm condition exists. The Xpert Alert™ also monitors low temperature conditions. When the temperature drops below 40°F (4°C), the low temperature indicator LED turns from green to red and the alarm sounds to alert the homeowner of the condition. This function can be disabled in cold climates. The “Power On” LED indicator light illuminates green for primary power, amber for battery backup, and red when battery backup is low. The alarm will chirp when the battery is low. In addition, the Xpert Alert™ includes auxiliary contacts for attachment of remote devices and has an automatic alarm reset. The switching mechanism operates on low voltage and is isolated from the power line to reduce the possibility of shock. The complete package includes a standard SJE MilliAmpMaster™ control switch. The Xpert Alert™ is CSA Certified and covered by SJE Rhombus’ unmatched five-year limited warranty. SJE Rhombus is a leading pump control solutions provider, combining over 40 years of expertise in pump controls with the latest technology to deliver energy efficient, cost-effective products for a wide variety of applications. With corporate headquarters located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, SJE Rhombus does business globally from eight locations across the United States and Asia.  SJE Rhombus is a 100% employee-owned, privately held company. To learn more, visit www.sjerhombus.com.

ASHLAND, Ohio (April 5, 2018) – SJE broke ground last Tuesday on a new 51,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Ashland, Ohio. The ceremony went on despite rain, mud, and winds that blew their tent across a field shortly before it began. “I like to think that anyone can do a groundbreaking on a sunny day, but our day shows our resilience and determination to not let anything stop us from kicking off such a major event for our company,” Chief Financial Officer Taunia Suckert said. One major motivating factor behind the new facility is to add room for growth. SJE has been leasing a space for their manufacturing in Ashland since acquiring CSI Controls in 2008. However, the current space has become insufficient, with manufacturing production areas spread over 4 separate floors in one building. The new space will increase efficiency by having all areas on one level. “It will enable us to be more efficient in our processes than our currently facility, provides an opportunity for expansion, and gives our employee owners a great place to work,” Suckert said. On March 23rd they purchased about 8 acres of land in the Ashland Business Park, where the new facility will be built. Yet this is the culmination of several years of planning. During the ceremony, CEO Dave Thomas spoke about the work leading up to this point. “These types of things mark what looks like the beginning of a project, but the reality is, there’s been an unbelievable amount of work that has gone into getting us to this point, not only by folks internally, but…dozens of people in the community of Ashland,” Thomas said. Construction will begin as soon as weather permits, as SJE hopes to have the new facility ready by December. Though the spring weather was uncooperative during the groundbreaking, some current and former local officials still made their way there, as well as local media. “We were very pleased with the number of folks that did brave the elements to celebrate with us, including 2 past mayors, a city councilman, a county commissioner, leaders from several of the agencies we have worked with, and many of our staff,” Suckert said. Ashland provides many benefits, including a central US location and a strong pump industry, but ultimately the 67 employees working in the branch were the driving reason for the move. “They’re the reason why we have chosen to make this investment in the Ashland community and in our Ashland team,” Thomas said. “Their drive, their dedication, and just their embodiment of the vision and values that we have at this company are without question an inspiration for me and an inspiration for our leadership team every time we visit Ashland, Ohio.” SJE is a leading water/wastewater controls solutions provider and systems integrator with over 40 years of expertise. SJE markets three brands—SJE Rhombus, CSI Controls, and Primex—that deliver industry-leading pump controls for a wide range of residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial applications. With corporate headquarters located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, SJE does business globally from eight locations across the United States and Asia. SJE is a 100% employee-owned, privately held company and was named the 2017 Employee Owned Company of the Year. To learn more, visit www.sjeinc.com.

New partnership expands coverage Effective immediately, Watermark Engineered Product Sales is CSI Control’s new manufacturers’ representative for Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. The addition of Watermark increases CSI Controls’ growing distribution network into areas previously unrepresented and will provide a higher level of service to customers in that region. “They’re going to be in multiple states representing CSI,” regional sales manager Vince Hannesson said. “We’ve never had any coverage in those states, so customers will experience a higher level of service which is our goal.” Watermark Engineered Product Sales is a manufacturers’ representative based in Noblesville, Indiana, with decades of experience in the wastewater industry. Their premier product offering and hands-on approach have made them the leading wastewater solutions provider in the Midwest. They specialize in lift station and storm water management, municipal infrastructure, and onsite septic systems. Watermark’s highly knowledgeable team provides exceptional service in a professional manner. In addition to CSI Controls’ complete line of pump control products, Watermark’s line card includes: Boshart Industries, Bio-Microbics, FPS, CentriPipe, AP/M, ConShield/Crystal X, Pioneer Pump, Crane Pumps, PowerSewer, Flomatic Valves, Topp Industries, Geoflow, Polylok, and more. SJE is a leading water/wastewater controls solutions provider and systems integrator with over 40 years of expertise. SJE markets three brands—SJE Rhombus, CSI Controls, and Primex—that deliver industry-leading pump controls for a wide range of residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial applications. With corporate headquarters located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, SJE does business globally from eight locations across the United States and Asia. SJE is a 100% employee-owned, privately held company and was named the 2017 Employee Owned Company of the Year. To learn more, visit www.sjeinc.com.