Pionetics

About Pionetics

Pionetics Corporation operates as a water technology company focused on developing intelligent water treatment products. The firm provides drinking water purification systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its business model centers on the manufacturing and sale of these systems through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channels across the globe. The company's customer base includes residential water treatment contractors and distributors.

Founded by Eric Nyberg, Ph.D., who also served as president and chief technical officer, the company introduced its patented LINX® ion-exchange membrane technology after a decade of laboratory development and testing. This technology utilizes electricity to selectively remove pollutants like arsenic, nitrate, and chromate, and it can soften water without adding salt. A key product, the LINX 120 Drinking Water System, was promoted as a breakthrough for its efficiency and unique features. The technology was designed to address persistent issues in water purification by using electricity instead of chemicals.

A distinguishing feature of Pionetics' products is the patented Dial-A-Taste™ Control. This allows end-users to adjust the mineral content in the purified water to suit their personal taste preferences. Compared to conventional reverse osmosis systems, the LINX technology was marketed as producing significantly less wastewater, delivering nearly twenty times more instantaneous water, and eliminating the need for a storage tank. The systems were made available as under-the-sink models and bottleless water coolers. Throughout its operational history, Pionetics secured over 50 patents worldwide to protect its technology. The company's last noted major corporate event was a merger/acquisition in January 2009.