SJE celebrates 50 years
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota-based SJE is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1975, SJE delivers high-performance control solutions by integrating engineering and manufacturing. The company began when Steve Johnston helped his neighbor solve a septic holding tank issue. The first product, the Tank Alert Alarm, helped to ensure septic tanks did not overflow. This product laid the foundation for decades of trusted performance and continuous growth. Today, the company has more than 800 employees, 65 design and utility patents, 15 locations in three countries, and nine product brands. SJE’s family of brands includes SJE Rhombus, CSI Controls, PRIMEX, Ohio Electric Control (OEC), Revere Control Solutions, Horlick, ICON Technologies, Altronex and L.W. Allen Pumps.
In a release, Bjorn Haldrosen, CEO of SJE, says, “To reach 50 years in business is both an honor and a reflection of the extraordinary people behind our success. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re not just reflecting on our history – we’re honoring the employees, customers, and partners who have shaped it. Thank you for helping us build a proud past and a promising future.”
Milwaukee Tool reaches 100k-plus workers during 2025 Construction Safety Week
Each year, more than 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the U.S., a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline workers must remain a top priority. Milwaukee Tool invests more than $10 million annually in the trades. Among other things, the investment is being used to advance safety education, provide hands-on training and create real-world solutions that reduce risk on the job site. During Construction Safety Week (May 5-9), over 385 Milwaukee Tool employees led safety-focused efforts in partnership with job sites, unions and training centers across the country. More than 635 safety training sessions were conducted, and over 100,000 workers were reached through hands-on demonstrations and expert-led instruction. And over 850 hours of training was provided throughout the U.S.
Felling Trailers updates its leadership, sales teams
Felling Trailers has appointed Nathan Uphus as director of sales and promoted Jake Meyer to sales manager. Uphus, a 25-year veteran of Felling Trailers, will focus on expanding the company’s presence in fleet markets while overseeing key customer relationships. Meyer, who has been with Felling’s inside sales team since 2015, steps into the sales manager role where he will oversee daily team operations, implement training programs for new sales team members and manage cross-departmental inquiries.
Felling Trailers has also added two experienced sales professionals to its team: Terry Wojick as the northeast regional sales manager and Justin Williamson for north central/inside sales. Wojick brings over a decade of expertise in heavy equipment operation, transportation and sales. Based in upstate New York, he will be responsible for all sales development, activities, and dealer support in the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Williamson brings over fourteen years of sales and service experience, successfully building strong customer relationships and driving growth across diverse markets in greater Minnesota. He will focus on sales development, dealer support and inside sales throughout the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
