Jet Edge Celebrates 30 Years in Waterjet Industry
Minnesota-based Manufacturer Has Installed Ultra-High Pressure Waterjet Systems Around the World
ST. MICHAEL, Minn. – Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary Sept. 3 with a special open house celebration.Â
Jet Edge’s anniversary event included a special ribbon cutting ceremony courtesy of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce, a barbecue lunch, factory tours, and live 5-axis waterjet cutting demonstrations. Jet Edge President Jude Lague and TC/American Monorail President Paul Lague were honored by St. Michael Mayor Jerry Zachman. They also received recognition letters from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann.  The event attracted more than 100 attendees including customers, distributors from around the world, vendors, and local business and government leaders.
Founded in 1984, Jet Edge entered the waterjet industry during the industry’s infancy and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected manufacturers of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology in the world. Jet Edge waterjets are used in a wide range of industries around the world, including automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, food production, and machine and job shops. Jet Edge’s extensive product line includes precision waterjet cutting systems, waterjet pumps, and mobile waterjet cutting and surface preparation systems.
“We’ve come a long way since 1984,” said Jude Lague, Jet Edge president. “We’ve seen waterjet technology evolve from its 36,000 psi (2500 bar) water-only past to today’s sophisticated and highly precise 5-axis and robotic systems that can reach pressures exceeding 90,000 psi (6200 bar). Back in 1984, or even in 1994, waterjet was such a niche technology that many people hadn’t even heard of it. Today, it’s as common as any machine tool, and is used to manufacture countless everyday items, from sliced fruit to titanium joint implants.”
Lague credits Jet Edge’s success to the company’s commitment to helping customers solve their toughest manufacturing problems and willingness to engineer custom solutions.   Â
“We were born problem solvers,” Lague said. “Our company’s founder Chris Possis couldn’t find a satisfactory waterjet pump, so he built his own. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to help hundreds of customers improve their manufacturing processes and we’ve responded to some of the world’s greatest crises, including the Kuwait oil fires, the Kobe earthquakes, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.”
Lague noted that Jet Edge’s success in the competitive waterjet industry would not have been possible without the support of its loyal customers, dedicated employees and industry friends.
For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343), 763-497-8700 or e-mail sales@jetedge.com.
About Jet Edge
Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjets are proudly made in U.S.A.
Jet Edge Milestones
1984
Jet Edge, a subsidiary of Possis Corporation, enters the waterjet market with a 36,000 psi mobile line and 55,000 psi precision cutting line.
1991
After retreating Iraqi troops set fire to Kuwait's oil fields, coalition forces use Jet Edge portable waterjet equipment to cut off oil well heads.
1994
TC/American Monorail purchases Jet Edge from Possis Corporation
1998
Jet Edge purchases Chukar WaterJet Gantries
1999
Jet Edge builds a new 100,000 square-foot facility and relocates to St. Michael, Minn.
2007
Jet Edge introduces 90,000 psi (6,200 bar) X-Stream pressure pump
2008
Jet Edge announces technical partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing
2010
Jet Edge helps stop Gulf of Mexico oil spill with special underwater waterjetting equipment
2011
Jet Edge opens sales, service and showroom office in China
2012
Jet Edge receives Minnesota Governor's International Trade Award and appears on History’s Modern Marvels
2014
Jet Edge nominated for Minnesota Business Magazine’s Manufacturing Awards.
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Jaimie Larson
Sales Marketing Assistant
763-497-8742 | jaimiel@jetedge.com
