SJE, a global industry leader in control systems, has announced the acquisition of Anchor Scientific, 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,” Haldorsen said. “With the Anchor Scientific acquisition, we can offer our customers a broader set of solutions to meet their needs.”