By: Paul Powers, Induron North Central Regional Manager
In 2018, Induron teamed with Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) to develop specifications for their uncoated, aging settling basins. The basins were in critical need of refurbishment. After several inspections to assess the condition of the basins, and working within the regulations unique to the region, specifications were written for the rehabilitation of the structures.
Induron is thrilled to announce that we have been honored in three different categories of JPCL’s 2021 Prestige Awards: Top People, Top Project and Top Product. The JPCL Prestige Awards is an annual program dedicated to recognizing influential individuals, impactful products on the market, and noteworthy projects within the past year. Continue reading Induron Honored in 2021 JPCL Prestige Awards
By: Davies Hood, President of Induron Protective Coatings
I am beyond proud to share that the Journal Of Protective Coatings and Linings (JPCL) Prestige Awards honored Alfred “Tex” Enoch as a “Top Person.” Tex has been in the protective coatings industry for 50 years. He is well-known for his commitment to the industry, specifically the potable water storage tank industry, through participation on standards committees and industry-supporting organizations. Most notably, Tex has earned the respect of his peers, including customers, co-workers and even competitors. Continue reading Tex Enoch Honored as a “Top Person” by JPCL Prestige Awards
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager
Water and wastewater treatment plants offer the greatest variety of coating needs of all industrial facilities. These facilities contain an enormous variety of service environments from potable water immersion, exterior weathering service (both the chemically stressed and “regular” varieties), secondary containment, solid chemical exposure, floors, pipe interiors, pipe exteriors, bar screens, screw pumps, headworks, chlorine chambers, aeration basins…and the list goes on and on. Continue reading Dirty Jobs: A Guide to Treatment Plant Coatings (Part I)
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
Nothing protects tough sewer pipe applications more effectively than ductile iron pipe and fittings lined with Induron’s Protecto 401™ Ceramic Epoxy. It’s been successfully used in hundreds of sanitary sewer applications and proven both in laboratory testing and decades of actual sewer service. Continue reading The Proven Ceramic Epoxy Lining: Protecto 401™
By: William Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager
According to a study conducted by NACE in 2013, corrosion was responsible for roughly $2.5 trillion in damage, lost productivity, opportunity cost and maintenance cost globally–the equivalent of about 3.4 percent of the entire global GDP. Continue reading Why is Coating Steel Necessary?
By: William Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager
Concrete is a true staple of construction. Modern applications for concrete come in many forms, and it’s especially useful for industrial applications like water treatment plants, fabrication facilities, power facilities, and more. While concrete is an incredibly resilient material that can stand the test of time, it still requires upkeep and maintenance to remain strong. Continue reading What to Know About Coating Concrete
Induron (once Indurall) began as a general paint maker. Today, in our 75th year of business, we know our niche. By becoming experts in not only the products we manufacture but also the markets our customers serve, we have become a highly-competitive, technically-sophisticated specialty coatings manufacturer. Continue reading Know Your Niche: Induron’s Davies Hood Looks to the Future
Aging infrastructure is prevalent throughout the United States. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s infrastructure a C- in its most recent Report Card. Yikes! This is a problem we cannot continue to ignore, and the recently passed $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill is a step in the right direction. Continue reading The Problem of the Aging Infrastructure
