Membrion Inc.

3257 17th Ave. W
Bldg. 3
Seattle,  WA  98119

United States
https://membrion.com/

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Membrion moves ions so you save water.

About Membrion

Created to help industrial facilities recycle more of their water, Membrion manufactures ceramic desalination membranes that can recover of up to 98% of water in the harshest conditions. Membrion’s flexible, ceramic ion exchange membranes yield endless possibilities for water recovery, allowing manufacturers to recycle water at previously inaccessible temperatures, pH ranges, and challenging trace chemicals. The membranes that Membrion creates are low fouling, require less cleaning, are oxidizer resistant, have ultra-low pH stability, can withstand high temperatures, and are economical. Membrion’s team of leading scientists and researchers are creating a new standard for recovering wastewater in the industrial world. Industries that benefit from Membrion products include microelectronics, mining, oil and gas, food and beverage, and more. For more information about Membrion, visit membrion.com.

 Press Releases

• Membrion to Introduce Ceramic Desalination Filters as a Sustainable Water Solution at Singapore Water Week (20220620)

  Seattle, WA, April 7, 2022 – Membrion is presenting a sustainable water product, its ceramic desalination membranes, at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), the global platform for the sharing and co-creation of innovative water solutions. Chief Executive Officer, Greg Newbloom is an invited delegate to the Water Leaders Summit (WLS). 

  SIWW assembles a who’s who of water leaders and innovators for multiple events, including the WLS, Water Convention, Water Expo, and business forums. As a delegate, Newbloom will engage in strategic discussions with fellow leaders at the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore, the Water Convention Hot Issues Workshop, the Environmental & Water Leaders Forum, and more. 

  The critical issues include resource circularity, wastewater, resumption of water, net zero, climate resilience, digital water, and sustainability—all issues for which Membrion products are a viable and cost-effective solution. 

  “Our U.S.-based company will collaborate with the world’s water industry leaders to drive solutions in support of sustainability for water programs, and this is exciting,” said Newbloom. “After building relationships virtually over the last couple of years, I’m looking forward to connecting with colleagues and building new partnerships as Membrion grows our footprint in the water sector. It will be great to discuss important industry issues and trends.” 

  Breaking from traditional industrial water filter technology, Membrion’s ceramic desalination membranes are new technology for this industry. Traditional polymer membranes only perform within a limited range, but Membrion’s flexible, ceramic ion exchange membranes open up unlimited possibilities for water recovery and allow for the exploration of previously inaccessible high temperatures, low pH ranges, and challenging trace chemicals. 

  At the Water Expo, which is a platform for buyers to source innovative water solutions spanning the water cycle, Newbloom will share more about the Membrion technologies that were recently honored as a SEMI Startup for Semiconductor Sustainability award finalist. 

  The conference will be held from April 17 to 21, 2022 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 

• Membrion Named Finalist in SEMI Start-Up Competition Driving Sustainability in the Chip Industry (20220620)

  Seattle, WA, March 9, 2022– Membrion, a Seattle-based manufacturer of membranes for wastewater, announced that they are one of three water technology industry finalists for the Startups for Semiconductor Sustainability initiative led by SEMI. A five-year-old company, Membrion has been recognized nationally for its work with ceramic desalination membranes and is leading global change in the water industry.

  SEMI is a global industry association representing the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. The organization has over 2400 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide who drive innovations in design, materials, equipment, software, devices, and services. The Startups for Semiconductor Sustainability initiative is one vehicle for driving greater innovation.

  “We are thrilled to share with industry leaders how Membrion meets the goals of the Startups for Semiconductor Sustainability initiative,” said Greg Newbloom, the founder and chief executive officer of Membrion. “Our ceramic desalination membranes are energy efficient and help save water, both of which are key priorities for the industry.”

  The road to becoming one of three finalists started in December 2021 after a committee’s application review; at that time, Membrion was selected as one of 18 semi-finalists. At a speed pitch event in January, Membrion presented to and engaged in Q and A with a committee of SEMI member companies and select venture capital firms. 

  “Semiconductor companies are experiencing extremely high demand, and so making manufacturing more sustainable must be at the forefront of the conversation,” said Newbloom. “It’s exciting to see industry leaders rise to the challenge with a startup program like this!”

• Membrion Appoints Sivan Zamir to Board of Directors (20220624)

  Seattle, WA, March 28, 2022– Ceramic desalination membrane startup, Membrion recently announced the addition of water startup veteran Sivan Zamir to its Board of Directors. 

  Zamir is an agile leader with a strong background in water, construction, and bringing new technologies to industrial markets. She serves as Vice President of Xylem Innovation Labs, Xylem’s global team creating partnerships with technology companies, startups, universities, venture capital firms, and non-profits – with the mission of solving critical water and infrastructure challenges. Xylem, a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Washington, DC, is one of the world’s largest water technology and services companies with over 17,000 employees and presence in 150+ countries.

  “Sivan was a natural choice for Membrion’s Board of Directors. She brings a deep knowledge base and a global perspective that will be an important part of bringing Membrion’s technology to the broader membrane market, particularly in municipal and industrial sectors,” said Greg Newbloom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Membrion. “She has a strong track record in building and growing technology innovations in water and other industrial markets.” 

  A licensed civil engineer, Zamir has spent her career in the field managing large commercial construction projects and starting up two technology companies. Zamir also serves on the Research Advisory Council of the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI). NAWI is a 5-year, $110M research program in early-stage desalination research that is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy in partnership with the California Department of Water Resources, the California State Water Resources Control Board, and numerous industry and academic partners. Zamir earned her Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. 

  “I’m particularly bullish on Membrion’s approach to EDR membranes because the membrane industry is advancing along three fronts – new materials, monitoring techniques, and optimized processes. Membrion hits on all of those notes and has significant implications on the ability to increase recovery and decrease the volume and disposal costs, especially of hard-to-treat and inland water sources,” Zamir said. “Add in the efficiency of Membrion’s ceramic membranes, a stellar team led by Greg, and you’ve got a winning combination.” 

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