Protecting the surfaces in your industrial environment is key to making them last. You probably already knew that, but do you know which type of coating to choose or which supplier to use? Induron is here to help. Continue reading The Highest Quality in Protective Coatings
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Mortarchem: Improving Applicator Outcomes in the Field
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager
When visiting field industrial painting projects, the complexity on display is truly amazing. First off, millions of dollars worth of equipment has to operate in coordination to allow work to progress. If any part in any one piece of the system fails to operate, production comes to a stop. In the field, replacement parts, tools, and mechanics can be extremely hard to come by. Continue reading Mortarchem: Improving Applicator Outcomes in the Field
Enduring Supply Chain Challenges the Induron Way
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
You’ve probably heard that we’re living in “unprecedented times,” and that overused phrase does NOT exclude the paint manufacturing industry.
“This is going to be the most challenging time in our professional career.”
If I’ve said that phrase once in the last month, I’ve said it a hundred times. Because supply chain disruptions are causing significant and immediate price increases as well as challenging, uncharted lead times, those of us in the chemical industry are facing unprecedented challenges due to these unknown and/or undefined constraints. Continue reading Enduring Supply Chain Challenges the Induron Way
Restoring the Roof of the Miller-Hungerpiller Home
By: Mitch Hungerpillar, Home owner and guest author
I live in a family home located in Crestwood North in Birmingham, Alabama that my wife’s grandparents built in the mid 1930’s. As the 3rd and 4th generation to live in the home, we have a particular passion about maintaining its original architectural integrity. Our home is a brick English Tudor style with a metal roof manufactured by U.S. Steel that carries a lifetime warranty. The only real maintenance for the roof is cleaning and painting it for curb appeal. Continue reading Restoring the Roof of the Miller-Hungerpiller Home
Induron Honored as Small Business of the Year Finalist
Last week, Induron was honored as a finalist in the Business Council of Alabama’s Small Business of the Year Awards. The Small Business of the Year awards highlight, recognize and showcase the best of the best in small businesses across our state. Continue reading Induron Honored as Small Business of the Year Finalist
Success Story: Formoso, KS Cone-Top Tank
By: Paul Powers, Induron Sales Representative
The right coatings and an experienced applicator brought an old-style “Cone – Top Tank” located in Formoso, Kansas out of the past and into the future! Continue reading Success Story: Formoso, KS Cone-Top Tank
Everyone Wins with Mortarchem
Over the past 25 years, lining/coating concrete has become more common, particularly in aggressive environments like wastewater applications. Concrete in these environments deteriorates at increasingly rapid rates. Prolonged wastewater detention times and environmental regulations have resulted in elevated H₂S concentrations as influent septicity has risen. Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), formed by a series of biological processes, attacks the portland cement paste causing the condition depicted below. Continue reading Everyone Wins with Mortarchem
Success Story: Village Creek 3MM Gallon Wash-Water Tank
By: Jeff White, Induron Executive Vice President & General Manager
Believe it or not, I just celebrated my 18th work anniversary at Induron Protective Coatings. As I reflect on my time with Induron, some firsts that come to mind… Continue reading Success Story: Village Creek 3MM Gallon Wash-Water Tank
Success Story: Watco Company Port of Birmingham Crane Renovations
By: Nick Jones, Induron Sales Representative
Induron was proud to partner with Industrial Coatings Group and K and K Renovations to renovate Watco Co.’s crane and conveyor system. While the end result was a success, this project presented several challenges. Continue reading Success Story: Watco Company Port of Birmingham Crane Renovations
The Story of The REAL Santa Claus
By: David Hood, Induron CEO
As the Christmas season begins, I enjoy reminiscing on the special memories and traditions that the holidays hold. One of my favorite Christmas memories is my dad dressing up as Santa Claus and bringing joy to the Birmingham community. Continue reading The Story of The REAL Santa Claus