SANTA MONICA, CA--(Marketwire - December 16, 2010) - Sionix Corporation (
Getty will serve as Sionix' public speaker at conferences and media events, as well as represent the company as it reaches out to thought-leaders in its targeted vertical markets that depend upon the ability to generate clean water with an emphasis on those industries in which he specializes: healthcare, agriculture and oil & gas.
"There is a great need for a proven, portable water treatment systems that operate efficiently and economically," said Getty. "Throughout my career I have insured many of these companies, and appreciate the importance of water and water management as I have assessed the risks in a variety of businesses. Sionix offers such a solution to virtually every industry where water contamination is an issue, and clearly for the areas I have focused upon most of my career. My hope is to turn my understanding and relationships into opportunities for Sionix."
"I am honored to represent Sionix," added Getty, "which not only helps these industries with the chronic problem of contaminated water, but can help save us from the looming water crisis."
Jim Currier, chairman and CEO, commented: "We believe Paul is immensely qualified to be our spokesman in terms of his passion, expertise and experience in industries where water contamination is a serious issue. As an executive in the insurance business for over 30 years, Paul understands the financial impact of water related issues with companies he has insured. He will have an active role as liaison between Sionix and key participants in these industries -- particularly oil and gas, healthcare and agriculture -- opening doors and opening minds to our unique solutions."
Paul Getty, age 53, is currently executive vice president of Alliant Insurance Services, where he has served in various capacities since 1973. Alliant, a premier specialty insurance broker that ranks among the 15 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., offers specialty-oriented products for public entities, Indian nations, healthcare, energy, law firms, real estate, construction and other industry groups to over 20,000 commercial clients nationwide. The Blackstone Group acquired Alliant in 2007. Getty holds a Bachelor of Science from Stockton College, with Masters work at Rutgers University.
About Sionix Corporation
Based in Santa Monica, CA, Sionix designs innovative and advanced water treatment systems intended for use in defense, government facilities, emergency water supplies during natural disasters, housing development projects, and various industrial processes including subterranean fracturing used in oil and gas drilling. These systems are located adjacent to contaminated water sites thus reducing cost and toxic exposure and can be used to remove organic materials including oil, waste and other infectious bacteria from contaminated resources. They can be also used as pre-treatment for reverse osmosis and other membrane applications. Industries involved in dairy, agribusiness, meat processing, mining, poultry operations, and many others can benefit from Sionix's cost-effective, easily maintained, portable water treatment systems. For more information about the company, go to www.sionix.com.
About Sionix Technology
Using a patented dissolved air flotation (DAF) technology packaged in a mobile shipping container, air bubbles between the size of 1 and 2 microns are injected and float organic contaminants to the surface where 99.95% are skimmed off. This compares to standard DAF units which historically have been limited to using bubble sizes of 50 microns or larger. The size of these bubbles are important because the smaller the bubble, the greater the surface tension and the greater the electrical charge. They can then hold together longer and elevate more organic contaminants to the surface for removal.
Contact Information:
Company Contact
David R. Wells
President and CFO
(847) 235-4566
drwells@sionix.com
Investor Relations Contact
Scott Kitcher
President
EcoFin Consulting LLC
(949) 435-2056
skitcher@ecofinconsulting.com