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
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 … Read More
Calling All Water Heroes: The water industry’s biggest stage is set, and Induron is ready to be part of the action. We’re excited to invite our customers, partners, and future collaborators to join us at ACE 2026, the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition. Known as one of the largest gatherings of water … Read More
We’re excited to share that we have been recognized with the Innovation Award in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2026 Leadership in Manufacturing Awards. For us, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how we approach every challenge our customers bring to the table. Whether it’s extending the life of critical infrastructure, simplifying application in the field, or … Read More
At Induron Protective Coatings, we’re all about providing Reliable Protection Through Innovative Coatings. That’s why we’re excited to launch our latest podcast episode—an in-depth conversation between Induron Sales Representative Nick Jones and Senior Chemist Yvette Box discussing the science behind Novasafe and why it was specified for a recent wastewater project in Tuscaloosa.
By: Nick Jones, Induron Protective Coatings Sales & Service Representative When you work in corrosion control long enough, you learn there are jobs that require precision and then there are jobs that demand the best. The recent digester lid project at the Hilliard Fletcher Wastewater Reclamation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama was firmly in that second … Read More
