About Giner’s History

José Giner founded Giner, Inc. in 1973 with a goal to develop processes, components, subsystems and complete systems utilizing innovative electrochemical and engineering concepts. Since that time, José and his staff have succeeded in these goals, including establishing a joint venture with General Motors (GM) in May, 2000 launching Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (GES). In October, 2001 GM expanded their fuel cell development activity with Giner to include applications beyond the transportation field, including hydrogen generation for refueling systems and regenerative fuel cells for stationary power.

Giner, Inc. and GES currently employ approximately 50 people, of whom 11 hold Ph.D. degrees in the physical sciences or engineering and seven hold M.S. degrees. Giner employees have over 500 person-years of combined experience in the development of proton-exchange membrane electrochemical conversion technology and products. Giner personnel publish extensively in leading journals and make significant presentations at technical meetings in the US and abroad. They also have over 100 US Patents in the field of electrochemistry. Key individuals have received awards for scientific excellence and solving difficult problems for government and industry.