RainSoft’s History and Innovation Timeline
1953 John Grayson starts RainSoft in the basement of his house in Bensenville, IL. Soon after RainSoft moves to its first corporate facility in town.
1954 Grayson develops first cabinet softener – the Apollo.
1957 Solid growth requires more manufacturing space, and in 1957, RainSoft moved into their 2nd facility in Elk Grove Village.
1959 In just 2 short years RainSoft sees tremendous growth and requires an even bigger facility prompting the company to shift to 3rd facility.
1963 The early 60’s saw RainSoft make big strides in terms of growth, brand awareness and becoming a leader in the industry. The company saw itself move into its 4th facility in a decade.
1974 RainSoft continues its path towards growth within the industry and requires a move into a 5th facility in Elk Grove Village, IL.
1983 Industry’s first computerized control valve introduced - the RainSoft “Q” Valve
1984 Classic Apollo Cabinet Water Softener introduced
1985 First RainSoft RO Drinking Water System introduced
1986 RainSoft moves into sixth facility on Lunt Avenue in Elk Grove Village, IL.
1993 40-year record. 4,500 softeners, 1,500 RO units in one month.
1995 Next generation RO introduced
1998 Composite valve introduced
2006 EC4 Water Conditioner introduced
2006 OxyTech Iron Removal Filter introduced
2011 RainSoft next generation Ultrefiner II RO introduced
2016 RainSoft moves into state-of-the-art facility in Roselle, Illinois USA
