By: Davies Hood, President of Induron Protective Coatings I am beyond proud to share that the Journal Of Protective Coatings and Linings (JPCL) Prestige Awards honored Alfred “Tex” Enoch as a “Top Person.” Tex has been in the protective coatings industry for 50 years. He is well-known for his commitment to the industry, specifically the … Read More
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Dirty Jobs: A Guide to Treatment Plant Coatings (Part I)
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager Water and wastewater treatment plants offer the greatest variety of coating needs of all industrial facilities. These facilities contain an enormous variety of service environments from potable water immersion, exterior weathering service (both the chemically stressed and “regular” varieties), secondary containment, solid chemical exposure, floors, pipe interiors, pipe … Read More
NSF 600 is Old News
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager Over a decade ago, Induron was in the process of developing several new products for our water tank and water treatment plant clients. The nation was in the midst of adopting new standards for VOC emissions, and we wanted to make sure we were ready to deal with … Read More
The Proven Ceramic Epoxy Lining: Protecto 401™
Nothing protects tough sewer pipe applications more effectively than ductile iron pipe and fittings lined with Induron’s Protecto 401™ Ceramic Epoxy. It’s been successfully used in hundreds of sanitary sewer applications and proven both in laboratory testing and decades of actual sewer service.
Why is Coating Steel Necessary?
By: William Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager According to a study conducted by NACE in 2013, corrosion was responsible for roughly $2.5 trillion in damage, lost productivity, opportunity cost and maintenance cost globally–the equivalent of about 3.4 percent of the entire global GDP.
The Most Environmentally-Friendly Method for Maintaining Aged Galvanized Steel Structures
By: Kendall Smith, Induron Power Market Manager Rise IVF, a leading Swedish industrial research institute focusing on materials, processes and production systems within manufacturing and product development areas, recently completed a report titled the “Refurbishment of hot dip galvanized products – environmental impacts in a life cycle perspective.” Rise IVF’s goal was to form a … Read More
What to Know About Coating Concrete
By: William Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager Concrete is a true staple of construction. Modern applications for concrete come in many forms, and it’s especially useful for industrial applications like water treatment plants, fabrication facilities, power facilities, and more. While concrete is an incredibly resilient material that can stand the test of time, it still … Read More
Know Your Niche: Induron’s Davies Hood Looks to the Future
Induron (once Indurall) began as a general paint maker. Today, in our 75th year of business, we know our niche. By becoming experts in not only the products we manufacture but also the markets our customers serve, we have become a highly-competitive, technically-sophisticated specialty coatings manufacturer.
The Problem of the Aging Infrastructure
Aging infrastructure is prevalent throughout the United States. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s infrastructure a C- in its most recent Report Card. Yikes! This is a problem we cannot continue to ignore, and the recently passed $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill is a step in the right direction.