Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Grant Charpentier
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...Continue reading→
From Protecto 401™ to a Full Line of Ceramic Epoxy Technology
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
