About
Us
About
Us
About
Us

The world runs on magnets. We are building a future where they are stronger, more sustainable, and made right here at home.

The world runs on magnets. We are building a future where they are stronger, more sustainable, and made right here at home.

Magnets power the devices that shape our daily lives — from motor vehicles to turbines to cellphones. But the global magnet supply chain faces vulnerabilities that threaten entire industries.

Magnets power the devices that shape our daily lives — from motor vehicles to turbines to cellphones. But the global magnet supply chain faces vulnerabilities that threaten entire industries.

Magnets power the devices that shape our daily lives — from motor vehicles to turbines to cellphones. But the global magnet supply chain faces vulnerabilities that threaten entire industries.

Niron Magnetics was founded to solve this challenge with our Iron Nitride technology made entirely from abundant, 100% domestically-sourced iron and nitride.


Based in Minneapolis with full-scale production planned for Sartell, MN, we’re building a pathway to high-performing magnetic independence.

Niron Magnetics was founded to solve this challenge with our Iron Nitride technology made entirely from abundant, 100% domestically-sourced iron and nitride.


Based in Minneapolis with full-scale production planned for Sartell, MN, we’re building a pathway to high-performing magnetic independence.

Our Values

Our Values

Our Values

Sustainability

We create secure and reliable solutions for our customers without rare-earth minerals. Our aim is for our products to make minimal environmental impact.

Teamwork​

We trust, respect, and challenge one another to achieve our best work. We’re committed to the continued health and safety of employees and our partners.

Innovation

We continually learn, solve problems, and push boundaries to drive the high performance we expect.

Results

We commit to the highest quality work every day to achieve the extraordinary.

Sustainable

We manufacture the world's strongest rare-earth-free permanent magnets. Our vision is to transform industries through sustainable technology and materials science innovation.

Sustainable

We manufacture the world's strongest rare-earth-free permanent magnets. Our vision is to transform industries through sustainable technology and materials science innovation.

Secure

We are committed to creating a secure, reliable, and clean magnet supply chain. Our focus is strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities while reducing environmental impact.

Secure

We are committed to creating a secure, reliable, and clean magnet supply chain. Our focus is strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities while reducing environmental impact.

Powerful

We enable our customers to build the highest performance technologies in the world. Our objective is to provide the advanced magnetic solutions that meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Powerful

We enable our customers to build the highest performance technologies in the world. Our objective is to provide the advanced magnetic solutions that meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Meet the team leading the future of magnetics and catalyzing domestic manufacturing.

Meet the team leading the future of magnetics and catalyzing domestic manufacturing.

Leadership

Jonathan Rowntree

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Johnson, Ph.D.

Chief Technology Officer

John Larson, Ph.D.

Chief Operating Officer

Becky Schneider

Chief People Officer

Tom Grainger

Vice President, Commercial & Corporate Development

Henning Pubanz

Vice President, Finance

Peter Ladwig

VP, Technology & Engineering

Mark Schramek

Vice President, Government Affairs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Amit Shah

Partner, Artiman Ventures

David Michael

Managing Partner, Anzu Partners

Eric Stang

CEO and Chairman of Ooma

Jon Olson

Board Member at AMD, Rocket Lab, and Kulicke & Soffa

Jimmy Kan, Ph.D.

Principal, Anzu Partners

Jonathan Rowntree

Chief Executive Officer

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