RainSoft’s History and Innovation Timeline
1953
RainSoft Is Founded
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
First RainSoft Cabinet Softener
Grayson develops first cabinet softener – the Apollo.
1957
More Manufacutring Space
Solid growth requires more manufacturing space, and in 1957, RainSoft moved into their 2nd facility in Elk Grove Village.
1963
RainSoft Makes Big Strides
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.
1983
First Computerized Control Valve
Industry’s first computerized control valve introduced - the RainSoft “Q” Valve
1984
Classic Apollo Cabinet
Classic Apollo Cabinet Water Softener introduced
1985
First RainSoft RO
First RainSoft RO Drinking Water System introduced
1993
Record Breaking Sales
40-year record. 4,500 softeners, 1,500 RO units in one month.
1995
Next Generation RO Launch
Next generation RO introduced
1998
Composite Valve
Composite valve introduced
2006
EC4 Water Conditioning System
EC4 Water Conditioner introduced
2006
OxyTech Iron Removal Filter
OxyTech Iron Removal Filter introduced
2011
Ultrefiner II RO
RainSoft next generation Ultrefiner II RO introduced
2016
RainSoft Moves To Roselle, IL
RainSoft moves into state-of-the-art facility in Roselle, Illinois USA
2019
Pentair Acquisition
Pentair acquires RainSoft
