Stevens Water Begins Its Next Chapter with BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
Acquisition expands sensing and monitoring technologies while building on more than a century of Stevens innovation.
BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC (BST), headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, a recognized name in water and environmental monitoring since 1911.
The acquisition represents an important step in BST’s continued growth and expansion of its sensing, software, and monitoring technologies. It also marks the next chapter for Stevens, creating opportunities to build on its long-standing reputation for innovation, technical expertise, and trusted customer relationships.
Together, these complementary technologies and capabilities create opportunities to deliver more comprehensive monitoring solutions across industrial, agricultural, water, and environmental markets.
Building on More Than a Century of Innovation
Since 1911, Stevens Water Monitoring Systems has developed technologies that help customers collect, monitor, and interpret critical environmental data. Its solutions support a broad range of applications, including water resource management, weather monitoring, soil science, and agronomy.
Throughout its history, Stevens has remained committed to turning measurements into meaningful information that helps customers make informed decisions.
The Stevens legacy extends beyond its products and technologies. Generations of employees, customers, distributors, partners, researchers, and industry professionals have contributed to Stevens’ success. Their expertise, dedication, and relationships have helped the company evolve and respond to changing customer needs for more than a century.
BST recognizes the value of this history and looks forward to building on the foundation that has made Stevens a trusted name in environmental monitoring.
Recognizing the Leadership of Scott South
As part of this transition, Stevens President and CEO Scott South will be retiring.
Scott has played an important role in guiding Stevens through years of growth, change, and innovation. His leadership and commitment to the company’s employees, customers, and partners have helped shape the Stevens business and position it for the future.
Reflecting on the transition, Scott shared:
“Building a business is never the work of one person. Stevens has grown and endured because of the people who brought their time, knowledge, and commitment to it over the years.”
He also expressed his hopes for the future:
“My hope is that this transition honors what we have accomplished together while creating new opportunities for the employees and work that have made Stevens a good business.”
BST extends its appreciation to Scott for his leadership and contributions. His commitment to the company and its people has helped establish a strong foundation for the next chapter of the Stevens story.
Expanding Our Technologies and Capabilities
The addition of Stevens Water Monitoring Systems further expands BST’s growing portfolio of sensing, software, and monitoring technologies.
BST brings together established brands and specialized expertise to help customers measure critical operating conditions, access actionable data, and make more informed decisions.
Its portfolio includes BinMaster level measurement and inventory management technologies, Senix ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors, and BinTrac weighing and batching systems. Stevens adds complementary expertise in water and environmental monitoring, soil measurement, weather monitoring, and data acquisition.
These capabilities create opportunities to serve a broader range of customers and applications while exploring new ways to integrate measurement technologies, communications, and software.
Our goal is to combine the strengths of these businesses while maintaining the specialized expertise, products, and customer relationships that make each brand valuable.
Looking Ahead: Continuing the Stevens Legacy
For more than a century, Stevens has earned the trust of customers and partners by developing technologies that address real-world monitoring challenges. Preserving that commitment is an important part of the transition.
As Stevens enters its next chapter with BST, our focus will be on supporting existing customers and partners, building on established technologies, and identifying opportunities for continued innovation and growth.
We recognize that successful businesses are built on more than products. They are built on people, expertise, trusted relationships, and a shared commitment to helping customers succeed.
We thank Stevens’ employees, customers, distributors, partners, and industry professionals who have contributed to the company’s success throughout its history. We look forward to building on that solid foundation and creating new opportunities together.
From 1911 to what comes next, the Stevens story continues.