We are pleased to announce the promotion of Chase Murphy to Technical Director, following the retirement of long-time industry leader, Jeff Lackey. Murphy, who has been an integral part of the Induron research and development team for the past year, will assume his new role effective immediately.
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Project Spotlight: Marble Hill Tank Recoating in Phillipsburg, NJ
By: Steve Freed, Induron Regional Sales Manager In 2023, a significant project took place in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where a 2-million-gallon ground storage tank, owned by Aqua New Jersey, was successfully recoated. This tank, known as the Marble Hill Tank, required attention as its previous coating had reached the end of its useful lifespan.
Project Spotlight: VCSFA Wallops Island Deluge Tank Coating
By: Steve Freed, Induron Regional Sales Manager The construction and coating of a new 283’-3 ¼” high deluge tank at Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority’s (VCSFA) Wallops Island Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA, showcases a remarkable collaboration among various specialized parties. Pittsburg Tank & Tower served as the tank manufacturer and erector, while Corrosion … Read More
Meet the Newest Member of our Team: Mike Watson
We’re thrilled to welcome Mike Watson BACK to the Induron family as Infrastructure Business Development Manager! Mike describes his journey to this point in his career as “diverse and rewarding” as it includes serving in the Army, earning a Business Administration degree, managing protective coatings business for a large paint manufacturer, and working for Induron. … Read More
Chasing Summer Fun, One Pool at a Time
By: Paul Powers, Induron Mid-Central Regional Manager I think most people here in the Midwest would tell you one of their favorite times of the year is “Pool Time!” You know, those days around Memorial Day that run till the weather breaks at the end of summer. My childhood memories are popping in my head … Read More
A Fond Farewell and a Heartfelt Thank You
By: Jeff Lackey, Induron Technical Director It’s with a mix of emotions – excitement for the next chapter and immense gratitude for the one closing – that I complete my last full day on Friday June 21 at Induron. My time with Induron, as well as my 41 years in industry, has been an amazing … Read More
Project Spotlight: Northern Kentucky Water District Tank Rehabilitation
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Sales Representative The Northern Kentucky Water District recently undertook a significant rehabilitation project involving two large water storage tanks. The project was managed by Semper Fi with engineering oversight by Dixon Engineering. This extensive project faced numerous challenges, including a tight timeframe and a comprehensive list of repairs.
STI-SPFA Annual Meeting Recap
By: Joey Thomas, Induron Business Development Manager As the leading representative of the steel tank industry, STI SPFA is largely made up of fabricators, erectors, and supplier companies of steel tanks as well as other specialty steel fabricated products. Induron is proud to be an affiliate member of this organization and continues to remain very … Read More
Rehabilitating a 500,000-Gallon Leg Water Tank in Park Forest, IL
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Technical Sales and Service Representative Water tanks often require rehabilitation due to various factors that affect their structural integrity and functionality over time. One key reason is corrosion, which can occur due to the exposure of tank materials to water and environmental elements, leading to deterioration of the tank’s surface and … Read More