What started with a problem inside ductile iron sewer pipe has grown into one of Induron Protective Coatings’ most important technologies. Today, ceramic epoxy is at the heart of a growing portfolio of Induron coatings designed to protect water and wastewater infrastructure. But that technology traces back to one product: Protecto 401™ Ceramic Epoxy. For … Read More
Alkyd Coatings & the Value of Overcoating Previously Painted Water Tanks
When an aging water tank needs to be repainted, tank owners have an important decision to make: Should the existing coating be completely removed, or can the tank be successfully over-coated? In Induron’s latest podcast, Bill Sewell, Induron’s Director of Technical Services, and Joey Thomas, Induron’s Water & Wastewater Business Development Manager, discuss the practical … Read More
Epoxy vs. Zinc Primers: What’s Really Best for Water Tank Protection?
When it comes to protecting steel in potable water tanks, there’s one question that comes up again and again: Should you use an epoxy primer or a zinc primer? For years, zinc primers have been a go-to in specifications. But as coating technology has evolved, it’s worth taking a step back and asking—does that still … Read More
Proactive Water Tank Rehabilitation in Rural Louisiana: A Case Study from the Village of Simpson
By: Nick Jones, Induron Sales & Service Representative In rural communities across Louisiana, water infrastructure is more than a utility. Water infrastructure is a direct reflection of public health, regulatory compliance, and community pride. For small systems with limited resources, maintaining aging assets while meeting increasing regulatory expectations can be a constant balancing act. The … Read More
Building an 80-Year Legacy: Davies Hood on Leadership, Growth & Family Business
What does it take to build a company that lasts for generations? In a recent episode of The Making Of Hosted By Jack Pitts, Induron Protective Coatings President Davies Hood shares the story behind his family’s paint manufacturing business—and the lessons learned along the way. Founded in Birmingham in 1947, Induron has grown into a … Read More
Restoring Performance at Jekyll Island’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
By: Cody Paradis, Induron Southeastern Sales & Service In Jekyll Island, Georgia, where environmental stewardship and infrastructure reliability go hand in hand, the Jekyll Island Water Authority faced a critical challenge inside its wastewater treatment plant headworks. Years of exposure to harsh wastewater conditions had led to severe concrete deterioration, threatening both the structural integrity … Read More
A Convergence of Relationships at ACE 2026
By: Joey Thomas, Induron Business Development Manager Most industries have some form of annual assembly where representatives from sales, ownership, material providers, and contractors converge. In the Industry of potable water, this occurs every June in the form of AWWA-ACE (American Water Works Association – Annual Conference and Exposition). This weeklong event rotates around the … Read More
The Origin of Ceramic Epoxy and Why It’s Become a Secret Weapon in Corrosion Protection
Every industry has its “secret weapon”—that one solution that consistently outperforms expectations. In our world of protective coatings, ceramic epoxy has earned that title. But what makes it so effective? And where did it come from in the first place? In our latest Induron podcast, we take a step back to explore the origin of … Read More
Join Induron Protective Coatings at ACE 2026
Calling All Water Heroes: The water industry’s biggest stage is set, and Induron is ready to be part of the action. We’re excited to invite our customers, partners, and future collaborators to join us at ACE 2026, the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition. Known as one of the largest gatherings of water … Read More








