Halloween is the season for things that go bump in the night. But when it comes to protective coatings, some of the scariest things aren’t ghosts—they’re misconceptions. Coating projects involve a lot of variables, from surface preparation and product selection to application and inspection. Relying on a common assumption instead of evaluating the specific conditions … Read More
By Davies Hood, President of Induron Protective Coatings I’ve always had a soft spot for the underdog. Maybe that’s part of the reason I’ve been such a strong believer in Guild CPO for so many years. For those who aren’t familiar with Guild CPO, it is an international purchasing cooperative created to give independent coatings … Read More
We’re thrilled to welcome Grant Charpentier to the Induron team as a Field Service Technician. In this role, he will provide technical support to our customers both on-site and remotely. Grant got his start in the coatings industry back in 2014, working in the maintenance department of a large pipe coating facility. This role gave … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
