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26-483: EJ Group , formerly East Jordan Iron Works , is an American manufacturer of iron products, headquartered in East Jordan, Michigan . The company manufactures and distributes iron construction castings ( Municipal castings ), fabricated products, composite products, water distribution solutions, and other infrastructure access products for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks worldwide. EJ

52-569: A humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,351 people, 952 households, and 613 families residing in the city. The population density was 770.8 inhabitants per square mile (297.6/km ). There were 1,189 housing units at an average density of 389.8 per square mile (150.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White , 0.2% African American , 1.6% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.3% of

78-633: A major manufacturing center. To this day, four industrial corporations still operate within the town. In 1899, the Detroit and Charlevoix Railroad built their mainline through the East side of the city, and in 1901, the East Jordan and Southern Railroad began operations on the western end of the city. In 1932, the Detroit and Charlevoix was abandoned, and the East Jordan and Southern closed in 1961 after

104-514: Is at the end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix at the mouth of the Jordan River . The corporate headquarters of EJ , an international company formerly known as East Jordan Iron Works, is located in East Jordan. EJ was founded in East Jordan in 1883. The area was first settled by Canadian William Empey in 1873. He built the first store here in 1874 at the mouth of the Jordan River at the southernmost point of Lake Charlevoix . He became

130-528: Is centered in the city and serves larger portions of several townships. EJ (company) EJ Group , formerly East Jordan Iron Works , is an American manufacturer of iron products, headquartered in East Jordan, Michigan . The company manufactures and distributes iron construction castings ( Municipal castings ), fabricated products, composite products, water distribution solutions, and other infrastructure access products for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks worldwide. EJ

156-585: Is land and 0.92 square miles (2.38 km ) (23.47%) is water. The city boundaries contain an exclave which is used to incorporate the East Jordan City Airport to the southeast of the city. This climatic region has large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, East Jordan has

182-647: The East Jordan Iron Works ended shipping by rail. East Jordan contains two listing on the National Register of Historic Places . The East Jordan Lumber Company Store Building and the Votruba Block were both built in 1899 and are located next to each other in the city's downtown area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.92 square miles (10.15 km ), of which 3.00 square miles (7.77 km )

208-416: The telecommunications industry, trench grates, tree grates, detectable warning plates, airport and design specific castings, monument boxes, meter boxes, valve boxes, drainage grates, curb inlets, and catch basins. EJ construction castings can be found in major metropolitan areas, as well as world-wide. Products include: "EJ supplies products to infrastructure projects in 6 of the 7 continents." In 2007,

234-414: The telecommunications industry, trench grates, tree grates, detectable warning plates, airport and design specific castings, monument boxes, meter boxes, valve boxes, drainage grates, curb inlets, and catch basins. EJ construction castings can be found in major metropolitan areas, as well as world-wide. Products include: "EJ supplies products to infrastructure projects in 6 of the 7 continents." In 2007,

260-405: The average family size was 3.11. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the city

286-543: The business, the company was renamed to East Jordan Iron Works. In 1905, the foundry was destroyed by a fire but was then rebuilt using bricks made in its hometown of East Jordan. In the 1920s, lumbering operations began to decrease after the advent of the Great Depression. By World War II, lumbering had moved out of the area, and EJ then shifted their large-scale production to street castings, water works valves, and fire hydrants as well as war materials needed for

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312-474: The business, the company was renamed to East Jordan Iron Works. In 1905, the foundry was destroyed by a fire but was then rebuilt using bricks made in its hometown of East Jordan. In the 1920s, lumbering operations began to decrease after the advent of the Great Depression. By World War II, lumbering had moved out of the area, and EJ then shifted their large-scale production to street castings, water works valves, and fire hydrants as well as war materials needed for

338-409: The city. The population density was 818.7 inhabitants per square mile (316.1/km ). There were 1,083 housing units at an average density of 353.7 per square mile (136.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.38% White , 0.40% African American , 1.76% Native American , 0.16% Asian , 0.76% from other races , and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.60% of

364-563: The company was awarded the National Utility Contractors Association Associate of the year award. EJ operates foundries in Elmira, Michigan , Ardmore, Oklahoma , and Picardie, France . Fabrication facilities are located in: Water products manufacturing as well as the corporate headquarters are located in East Jordan, Michigan. Branches and distribution centers are located throughout

390-604: The company was awarded the National Utility Contractors Association Associate of the year award. EJ operates foundries in Elmira, Michigan , Ardmore, Oklahoma , and Picardie, France . Fabrication facilities are located in: Water products manufacturing as well as the corporate headquarters are located in East Jordan, Michigan. Branches and distribution centers are located throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. 45°09′20.4″N 85°07′43.4″W  /  45.155667°N 85.128722°W  / 45.155667; -85.128722 East Jordan, Michigan The city

416-486: The first postmaster when the post office opened on May 31, 1878. The community absorbed the nearby village of South Arm and incorporated as the village of East Jordan in 1887. It incorporated as a city in 1911. East Jordan grew quickly, and by 1890, it boasted a large ironworks company now known as EJ . The city was serviced by two railroads. With these two railroad connections, and the ability to ship cargo up Lake Charlevoix to Lake Michigan, East Jordan quickly grew into

442-408: The population. There were 946 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and

468-440: The population. There were 952 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

494-502: The war effort such as tank parts. The Ardmore foundry was built in 2000 and opened in 2001. East Jordan Iron Works was renamed to EJ in 2012 to consolidate multiple owned holdings under a single brand. Groundbreaking for a new EJ foundry in nearby Elmira Township began around the beginning of 2017, and was completed in November 2018. The company moved into the new building, and began operations in it shortly after. The old foundry

520-444: The war effort such as tank parts. The Ardmore foundry was built in 2000 and opened in 2001. East Jordan Iron Works was renamed to EJ in 2012 to consolidate multiple owned holdings under a single brand. Groundbreaking for a new EJ foundry in nearby Elmira Township began around the beginning of 2017, and was completed in November 2018. The company moved into the new building, and began operations in it shortly after. The old foundry

546-419: Was $ 35,924, and the median income for a family was $ 39,669. Males had a median income of $ 31,597 versus $ 20,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,920. About 7.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. East Jordan is served by its own school district, East Jordan Public Schools , which

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572-434: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,507 people, 946 households, and 658 families residing in

598-653: Was demolished in 2023. Construction of a new fabrication facility in Cicero, New York was completed in 2019. EJ's main manufacturing facility, corporate headquarters, and hydrant & valve assembly lines are located in East Jordan. The foundry production facility in Ardmore also provides numerous castings for EJ sales operations. EJ is a producer and supplier of construction castings to hundreds of U.S. cities, townships, counties, and states. The EJ product line includes manhole frames and manhole covers , utility castings for

624-545: Was demolished in 2023. Construction of a new fabrication facility in Cicero, New York was completed in 2019. EJ's main manufacturing facility, corporate headquarters, and hydrant & valve assembly lines are located in East Jordan. The foundry production facility in Ardmore also provides numerous castings for EJ sales operations. EJ is a producer and supplier of construction castings to hundreds of U.S. cities, townships, counties, and states. The EJ product line includes manhole frames and manhole covers , utility castings for

650-424: Was founded in East Jordan, Michigan in 1883. The company was established in November 1883 by William Malpass and his father-in-law, Richard W. Round, to service the logging industry in East Jordan and around Northern Michigan . In the early years of operation, EJ manufactured castings for necessities such as machine parts, ship parts, agricultural uses, and railroads . In 1886, when William's brother James joined

676-423: Was founded in East Jordan, Michigan in 1883. The company was established in November 1883 by William Malpass and his father-in-law, Richard W. Round, to service the logging industry in East Jordan and around Northern Michigan . In the early years of operation, EJ manufactured castings for necessities such as machine parts, ship parts, agricultural uses, and railroads . In 1886, when William's brother James joined

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