With features for microbial resistance, increased film build, reduced permeability, and better adhesion than cohesion, ceramic epoxies are nothing short of phenomenal. While Induron now manufactures ceramic epoxies that are ideal for several end-uses applications, such as barrier coatings for water tanks, wastewater facilities and water treatment plants, ceramic epoxies were originally developed as a solution for lining ductile iron sanitary sewer pipe. Continue reading Ceramic Epoxy: Extending the Service Life of Potable Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
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The History of Protecto 401™
By: David Davies Hood, Induron CEO
Once upon a time, mankind didn’t even have sanitary sewers – Not something you really want to think about. First, came a ditch, then came clay pipe and then came cast iron pipe. All of these were truly major advances over the previous technology but were still subject to breakage, leakage and generally not very satisfactory. Finally, ductile iron pipe was introduced, which virtually eliminated breakage due to its strength and flexibility. Continue reading The History of Protecto 401™
Defining Industry Challenges
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager
Back in 2017, Induron’s National Sales Manager, Andy Odorzynski wrote an article emphasizing the need to define the challenges our industry faces in standardizing its approach to coatings in the water industry at large. Now, five years later, the water industry is still facing these fundamental issues. Below, I categorize, itemize and discuss some of these challenges. Continue reading Defining Industry Challenges
NSF 600 is Old News
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager
Over a decade ago, Induron was in the process of developing several new products for our water tank and water treatment plant clients. The nation was in the midst of adopting new standards for VOC emissions, and we wanted to make sure we were ready to deal with them. Continue reading NSF 600 is Old News
Relationship Building at Contractor Connect 2021
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager
As trade shows attempt to get started again after the pandemic, many seem to be a shadow of their former selves. Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to join other industry professionals, in-person, at Technology Publishing Company’s fourth annual Contractor Connect event. Continue reading Relationship Building at Contractor Connect 2021
Meet our New Technical Service Manager: William Seawell
We are excited to welcome William “Bill” Seawell to the Induron team as our new Technical Service Manager! This addition allows Ben Rowland, our former Technical Service Manager, to focus his efforts elsewhere within our growing company. Bringing extensive expertise and experience in technical service in the industrial coatings field, Bill will be a valuable addition to the Induron team. Learn more about him in his Q&A: Continue reading Meet our New Technical Service Manager: William Seawell
Keys to Success in International Business
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
International business is an unfamiliar, and frankly high risk environment for many companies. It certainly was for Induron when we first ventured beyond our country’s borders. However, through more than a decade of international business ventures, we have identified a few keys to success in international business. Continue reading Keys to Success in International Business
Meet our New Customer Service Manager: Brenton Conner
In preparation for our Customer Service Manager’s retirement, we welcomed Brenton Conner to the Induron team almost 3 months ago to work alongside Barry Peters and learn the tricks of the trade. Brenton will be taking on a range of responsibilities, including taking orders from customers, writing up orders and bills of lading, completing cycle counts in the warehouse, managing batch tickets, making adjustments to inventory, checking color matches, monitoring shipments and more.
We are thrilled to officially introduce Brenton as our new Customer Service Manager. Learn more about Brenton in the Q&A below. Continue reading Meet our New Customer Service Manager: Brenton Conner
Effective Methods to Maintain and Extend the Power Grid Lifecycle
By: Kendall Smith, Induron Power Market Manager
Induron Protective Coatings is proud to announce an upcoming webinar with Marcus Evans (ME) regarding corrosion control and protective coatings for the electric utility industry, specifically the transmission and distribution (T&D) sector.
Join Davies Hood, president of Induron Coatings and two top-level executives of electric utilities as well as specialized coatings contractors, who actually do the work on Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. EST.
Continue reading Effective Methods to Maintain and Extend the Power Grid Lifecycle
“To Everything There is a Season, and a Time to every Purpose Under Heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
By: Barry Peters, Retiring Induron Customer Service Manager
When Davies Hood asked me to pen a recap, summation or a farewell, if you will, of my times here at Induron Coatings, it was difficult to choose a tone or theme to use. Continue reading “To Everything There is a Season, and a Time to every Purpose Under Heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)