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
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
As temperatures begin to drop, it’s crucial to consider how the changing weather affects the application of protective coatings on water tanks. Cold weather can pose significant challenges to coating performance and longevity. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your tanks remain protected throughout the colder months.
By: Steve Freed, Induron Regional Manager Back in the spring of 2013, longtime Induron representative Tex Enoch met with Kent Webster of Corrosion Control Corporation to discuss an exciting new project encompassing an interior and exterior rehabilitation of a 750,000-gallon ground storage tank on the bank of a trout breeding stream in the Pocono Mountains.
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Technical Sales & Service Manager Larger tanks represent larger challenges, and Aqua Ohio’s 2-million-gallon Mentor Baxter West standpipe was no exception. When the time came for a full blast and coatings upgrade, the team at Seven Brothers Painting faced a familiar hurdle: applying a 100% solids epoxy lining without the stress, … Read More
By: Cody Paradis, Induron Southeastern Sales & Service Behind every long-lasting asset is a system designed to protect it. That simple truth has guided my career from the very beginning. I started out working for an underground asset rehabilitation contractor, where I learned the importance of consistency, quality, and strong work practices. Those early lessons … Read More
By: Joey Thomas, Induron Business Development Manager Every water tank owner will eventually face this decision at some point during the useful service life of the asset: What do we do when the paint has given all it can to protect the steel substrate?
By Davies Hood, President, Induron Protective Coatings At Induron, our mission has always been to make contractors’ jobs faster, safer, and more efficient while delivering coatings that protect critical infrastructure for years to come. One of the most rewarding aspects of this work is collaborating with partners who share our passion for innovation and excellence. … Read More
