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Meet the Newest Member of our Team: Kassidy White

We’re excited to welcome Kassidy White to the Induron team! Kassidy graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Chemistry. During college, Kassidy worked for a non-profit organization as a Lab Analyst, which gave her experience tackling tasks like what she will do here at Induron. Continue reading Meet the Newest Member of our Team: Kassidy White

2018 in Review

By: Davies Hood, Induron President

As Induron Coatings entered our seventh decade of providing “Reliable Protection Through Innovative Coatings,” we knew that change and adaptation was necessary to continue with our mission. Don’t get me wrong, 2017 was a record year in terms of sales, team building and company culture at Induron. But, the real takeaway from our 70th Anniversary Celebration, was that in order to succeed in business, companies had to constantly adapt and continue to work to improve culture. At Induron, we have a proven track record of both. Here are a few examples: Continue reading 2018 in Review

The Original Induron Blog

By: Davies Hood, Induron President

With the Induron blog, we strive to provide readers with unique insight into our company—a “Look Beneath the Surface,” if you will. Our blog content ranges from project profiles, industry insights and product highlights to softer pieces, such as employee spotlights, motivational advice and personal stories. Recently, I came across a “‘when I grow up’ paper I wrote as a 6-year-old that could be considered as “The Original Induron Blog.”  It read:  Continue reading The Original Induron Blog

Induron Water Tank Market Manager Interviewed for ACE 2018

ACE, the International Conference for Water, which is administered by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), promotes all phases of the water industry and its infrastructure.  It is dedicated to advancing innovation and technological excellence in supplying safe drinking water to all of humanity.  Tex Enoch was honored to be asked to do an interview about Induron and its role in this industry. Continue reading Induron Water Tank Market Manager Interviewed for ACE 2018

Induron Transitions into Next Generation of Leadership

By: David D. Hood, Induron CEO

The first time I earned a paycheck from Induron was as a 15-year-old in the summer of 1958. The company had bought a competitor and their machinery and equipment needed to be moved to our location. Since I was young, strong and eager to earn some money, I was the “hold the other end guy” for the job. My Dad drove me to work most days because I was not old enough to have a license. I earned a whopping $1.60/hour. Continue reading Induron Transitions into Next Generation of Leadership

How Selling Industrial Coatings is Like Being a Baseball Fan

By: Davies Hood, Induron President

As temperatures slowly begin to rise across our country and the bleak winter rolls into beautiful spring (alleluia!), I long for the best 2 words in the American vernacular… Play Ball! It’s baseball season and even though our nation’s dialogue is as venomous as ever, I remember things will be OK because the boys-of-summer are back playing our nation’s pastime! Continue reading How Selling Industrial Coatings is Like Being a Baseball Fan

SSPC 2018 Recap

By: Ben Rowland, Induron Technical Service Director

Induron Protective Coatings was excited once again to exhibit and participate in one of our industry’s major national trade shows, SSPC 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. An unusual cold snap was experienced in the Crescent City that brought a hard freeze and even a little snow, which is extremely rare. Despite some closed roads and businesses, the conference went off without a hitch. Continue reading SSPC 2018 Recap

Reflecting on 2017

By: David Hood, Induron CEO

At this time of year, it is customary to reflect on the past year and consider what you accomplished. This year, Induron not only celebrated our 70th year of business in Birmingham, but we also experienced a strong building year. Continue reading Reflecting on 2017

Spray Trial Success with Indurethane Monarch HS

By: David Parnell, Induron National Business Development and Distribution Manager

Induron is excited to announce the launch of its newest product, Indurethane Monarch HS. This extremely high-gloss urethane technology combines durability and color retention in a high-gloss and high distinction of image finish that is unrivaled in the market. Indurethane Monarch HS is formulated to help increase productivity with easy-to-apply applications and fast dry speed. Continue reading Spray Trial Success with Indurethane Monarch HS

DTM Permastic Shows Off on Rail Tank Cars

 

By: David Parnell, Induron National Business Development and Distribution Manager

The rail repair and refurbishment business is a very large marketplace with many owners and repair shops located all over North America. Induron has the right products for this market.  Our goal in the rail market is to give the customers what they need to protect not only their valuable assets (i.e. the rail cars), but also the valuable cargo inside the hopper cars, tank cars and freight cars.  Continue reading DTM Permastic Shows Off on Rail Tank Cars