May 18, 2026 — Detroit Lakes, Minn. — SJE, Inc., an industry leader in control systems, 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.
Founded in 1965 and run by brothers John and David Potter, Anchor Scientific has a history of manufacturing a wide range of float switches and other products from its facility in Long Lake, Minn.
“Anchor Scientific is a great addition to the SJE portfolio of brands and products,” says 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.”
