Jet Edge Celebrates 30 Years in Waterjet Industry
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| Feb 18, 2014 — ST. MICHAEL, Minn. – Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014. 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. “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 | ||
| Tags: waterjet, precision cutting, surface preparation, coating removal |
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| Company: | Jet Edge View Company Profile | ||
| Address: | work12070 43rd St. N.E. | ||
| Location: | workSt. Michael, MN 55376 United States | ||
| Phone: | workpref763-497-8700 | ||
| Fax: | fax763-497-8701 | ||
| Web Site: | http://https://jetedgewaterjets.com/ | ||
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