This holiday season we have many, many things to be thankful for. For instance, this year Induron celebrated its 70th anniversary, launched two new products (Indurethane Monarch HS and Indurlux 9400 ), expanded into new markets and hired new team members—and those are just a few of the highpoints! We are so thankful to everyone we work with for helping make 2017 a fantastic year for Induron. We couldn’t have done it without you. Happy Thanksgiving from the Induron family to yours! Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving from the Induron Family!
Category Archives: Induron Family
Induron President Comments on B2B Sales Insights for Commoditized Markets
Induron Protective Coatings President Davies Hood recently sat down with Forbes contributor Larry Myler to discuss the challenges of a commoditized market. Check out the interview below and the original article published in Forbes here! Continue reading Induron President Comments on B2B Sales Insights for Commoditized Markets
Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Leo Hill
We’re excited to welcome Leo Hill to the Induron team in a Sales & Service position! Leo will focus on expanding Induron’s footprint in the northeast by developing water and wastewater specifications for regional engineering firms, water system owners and contractors. Leo will also strive to create new industrial coating customers with Induron’s new line of high-performance OEM production finish systems. To learn a little more about Leo, check out this Q&A. Continue reading Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Leo Hill
Induron Protective Coatings Marks 70 years In Business in Birmingham
Induron Protective Coatings recently celebrated 70 years in business in Birmingham with a special ceremony at its plant, with Birmingham Mayor William Bell and others in attendance. Continue reading Induron Protective Coatings Marks 70 years In Business in Birmingham
A History of the First 70 Years (1947-2017)
By: David D. Hood, Induron CEO
A history of the first 70 years (1947-2017) of:
The Industrial Paint Manufacturing Company (July 1, 1947-June 20, 1966)
Indurall Coatings, Inc. (June 20, 1966-Sept. 15, 1995)
Induron Coatings, Inc. (Sept. 15, 1995-Sept. 30, 2011)
Induron Coatings, LLC (Oct. 1, 2011-Present)
Seventy years ago, William E. Hood and Louis A. Prosch, Jr. started The Industrial Paint Manufacturing Company. These men believed in honor, integrity and serious, honest business. To begin the company, Hood, Prosch and several others invested $32,500 in capital. Prosch was the money and organization man and Hood was the paint formulator and face of the company. The two partners operated out of an office they borrowed from an uncle while assembling equipment to make paint. On May 6, 1948, they rented factory space, purchased equipment and made their first batch of red primer. Continue reading A History of the First 70 Years (1947-2017)
Induron Celebrates 70 Years of Providing High-Quality Service and Innovative Products
Third-generation, family-owned Induron Protective Coatings is excited to celebrate 70 years of providing excellent products and high-quality service to its customers! William E. Hood and Louis A. Prosch Jr. started Induron in 1947 under the name The Industrial Paint Manufacturing Company Inc., and it became a protective coatings business based upon the beliefs of honor, integrity and honesty. Continue reading Induron Celebrates 70 Years of Providing High-Quality Service and Innovative Products
We’ve Got Your Back
By: Linc York, Retired Induron Sales Representative
When my wife and I visited the Black Canyon of the Gunnison many years ago, I realized that I had a fear of heights. As I approached a guard rail along the canyon edge to admire it’s incredible depth, I literally stopped in my tracks. I slowly inched the remaining 20 feet, but became extremely uncomfortable. I did not feel secure or trust the guard rail. Continue reading We’ve Got Your Back
Induron Salesman Shares Insight with WaterTalk
Induron Water Tank Market Manager, Tex Enoch, began working in the paint manufacturing and coatings industry in 1969. Since then, he has witnessed countless changes in the coatings that protect steel water tanks. At this year’s ACE conference, Tex shared some of his industry insights on WaterTalk radio. Continue reading Induron Salesman Shares Insight with WaterTalk
A Tribute to Linc
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
In his 8 years as an Induron salesman, Linc York not only led by example, but he also routinely inspired the Induron sales team with his wise words and esteemed character. Before retiring, Linc said his goodbyes to the team and left them with a few tidbits of advice. Here are a few things his colleagues had to say that truly speak to Linc’s character and the influence he had on the Induron team: Continue reading A Tribute to Linc
A Letter from Linc
By: Linc York, Induron Sales Representative
March 2, 2009 was my first day on the job for Induron Protective Coatings. Little did I know just how good it would be to be a part of the Induron team. Of my 46-year career, my time with Induron has been the most enjoyable and professionally satisfying. Continue reading A Letter from Linc