By: Rob Burckley, Induron Sales Representative The Northern Kentucky Water District recently undertook a significant rehabilitation project involving two large water storage tanks. The project was managed by Semper Fi with engineering oversight by Dixon Engineering. This extensive project faced numerous challenges, including a tight timeframe and a comprehensive list of repairs.
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STI-SPFA Annual Meeting Recap
By: Joey Thomas, Induron Business Development Manager As the leading representative of the steel tank industry, STI SPFA is largely made up of fabricators, erectors, and supplier companies of steel tanks as well as other specialty steel fabricated products. Induron is proud to be an affiliate member of this organization and continues to remain very … Read More
Transmission Economics
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager This week it was announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued new guidelines on how the power grid must be scaled aggressively to accommodate the demands of the future. This new guidance should ensure funding is available to connect green energy sources, like wind and solar … Read More
Rehabilitating a 500,000-Gallon Leg Water Tank in Park Forest, IL
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Technical Sales and Service Representative Water tanks often require rehabilitation due to various factors that affect their structural integrity and functionality over time. One key reason is corrosion, which can occur due to the exposure of tank materials to water and environmental elements, leading to deterioration of the tank’s surface and … Read More
Completing Circles: Visiting the Continental Gin Company’s Facility
By: Davies Hood, Induron President Four years ago, Induron had the opportunity to provide the coatings materials for an epic water tank rehabilitation project in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Not only was this cone-top water tank repainted by a noteworthy Graffiti artist Shep Fairley with materials that were all delivered and applied … Read More
A Partnership Built on Trust
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager Long before our products are applied to a structure, our partners in the business of specifying coatings must select the right technology for the project and write it into a specification. I believe this is best handled through deep partnership and open communication. It is with that spirit … Read More
Choosing the Best Defense: A Comparative Analysis of Two Protective Coating Systems for Wash Water Tanks
Water tanks play a critical role in ensuring a reliable and safe water supply for communities, industries, and agriculture. To maintain their longevity and structural integrity, protective coating systems are essential. However, not all coatings are created equal, and selecting the right one is crucial for the tank’s performance and durability.
Introducing Novasafe: A New NOVALAC Epoxy for Rehabilitation of Steel and Concrete in Extreme Wastewater Environments
By: William Seawell, Induron Protective Coatings Director of Technical Service In the current regulatory and financial climate, water utilities are increasing their focus on the state of their currently in-service treatment plant assets, including aeration basins, clarifiers, grit chambers, chlorine contact basins etc. All these assets have an increasingly apparent need for linings and corrosion … Read More
Portage, MI Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Technical Sales & Service Manager Committed to ensuring its community has reliable and safe water supply, the City of Portage, MI launched a rehabilitation project on an integral component of its water supply infrastructure–a 750,000-gallon toro ellipse leg water tank. Over time, tanks can deteriorate due to various factors, necessitating rehabilitation … Read More