BinMaster Acquires Stevens Water to Expand Sensor Line
Industrial and agricultural operators will see an integrated product portfolio for environmental monitoring applications.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Agriculture
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Lincoln-based BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC has entered an agreement to acquire the assets of Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. The deal integrates Stevens Water's environmental monitoring products into the BinMaster portfolio to expand service capabilities for agricultural and industrial clients.
Why it matters
This acquisition consolidates two long-standing sensing technology providers to expand the product suite available to agriculture and resource management operators. The move aims to integrate legacy monitoring systems into a unified portfolio for broader industrial application.
The acquisition merges Stevens Water, which has operated since 1911, with BinMaster, a firm established in 1953. The integration combines Stevens Water brands like HydraProbe and POGO into BinMaster's existing sensor and measurement systems line.
The players
BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC
A Lincoln-based manufacturer of level sensors and measurement systems for industrial applications.
Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.
A manufacturer of environmental monitoring equipment specializing in water, turf, and soil sensing technologies.
Austin Benes
The senior vice president of sales at BinMaster Sensors and Technologies leading the alignment of new product strategies.
Scott Hudson
The CEO of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies overseeing the company's growth and integration strategy.
The details
BinMaster will absorb the Stevens Water product line, which specializes in environmental monitoring equipment for agriculture, water resources, and turf management. Austin Benes, senior vice president of sales at BinMaster, is coordinating with the Stevens Water team to align technical systems and sales strategies across both portfolios. This integration is designed to provide existing clients access to a broader range of data and measurement tools.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Announcement of the acquisition agreement.
1911: Founding year of Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.
1953: Founding year of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC.
Market Landscape
The acquisition reflects a broader, multi-decade trend of consolidation within the agricultural sensor technology sector. This deal follows the pattern of larger firms acquiring specialized monitoring brands to capture a larger share of environmental and resource data markets.
Operators currently utilizing HydraProbe, POGO, or TurfPro products should reach out to their account representatives to determine how the shift in ownership affects support and supply chains. Procurement departments should monitor for changes in product ordering processes as the two portfolios unify.
The takeaway
The consolidation of these two legacy firms suggests an effort to provide a more comprehensive data-gathering ecosystem for agricultural management. Operators should keep a close eye on future product catalog updates to identify potential cross-platform efficiencies for their current sensor setups.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional industry shifts, see more in Agriculture.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Environmental XPRT.
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