Category Archives: Coatings

Join Induron at PaintSquare Connect

PaintSquare ConnectSince the inaugural event, Induron has never missed a Contractor Connect, and we’re not missing it this year! Join Induron virtually at PaintSquare Connect on November 10-11, 2020.  Continue reading Join Induron at PaintSquare Connect

Induron Success Story: Industrial Metal Roof Painting

By: Jamie Laird, Induron Sales Representative

Industrial Metal Roof PaintingI have been selling paint in one way or another for the past 25 years. It’s always my greatest pleasure when I can provide a unique solution to a corrosion problem that is either difficult or not well understood. This was the case with a large galvanized metal roof in Woodburn, Oregon. 
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Success Story: Formoso, KS Cone-Top Tank

By: Paul Powers, Induron Sales Representative

Formoso, KS Tank 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

New Dehli: One Year Later

By: Russell Hicks, Induron Sales Representative

India T&DBack in the fall of 2019, I had the privilege of going to India to represent Induron Protective Coatings in a case study with Sterlite Power of India. The case study required the application of Induron’s Induraguard 9200 on a 40+ year old power transmission tower in the New Delhi area. Continue reading New Dehli: One Year Later

Everyone Wins with Mortarchem

 

MortarchemOver 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

Nickelhead TankBelieve 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

Restoring Transmission Towers Around the World

By: Russell Hicks, Induron Sales Representative

India Transmission TowersThe number of aged galvanized towers around the world is large and budgets are tight. The utility owners face increasing pressure to substantially upgrade transmission lines using existing infrastructure. In such cases, the use of existing and often older towers makes economic and political sense. Continue reading Restoring Transmission Towers Around the World

Induron Welcomes Trevor Nicholas to the Team

Trevor NicholasWe’re excited to welcome Trevor Nicholas to the Induron team as a Senior Chemist! Trevor has extensive experience in the coatings industry and is excited to dive into product optimizations and development. He is not only passionate about trying new things, but also making paint better, safer, stronger, longer-lasting, and most importantly, less expensive.

To learn more about Trevor, check out this Q&A:  Continue reading Induron Welcomes Trevor Nicholas to the Team

Lafayette Tank (City of Lancaster) Repainting Project

By: Tex Enoch, Induron Sales Representative

Lafayette Tank

I remember how excited I was to discuss painting this tank when it was being designed.  Huth Engineers in Lancaster, PA was the design engineer for this project.  It is a 7.5MM gallon water storage tank, approximately 100 feet in diameter and 100 feet high.   Continue reading Lafayette Tank (City of Lancaster) Repainting Project