By: Ben Rowland, Induron Sales Representative
After a several years’ hiatus from SSPC’s Annual Conference, Induron Protective Coatings was proud to once again exhibit and participate in one of the protective coatings industry’s preeminent trade shows. Unlike many other conferences we regularly attend, which tend to be more market specific, such as water, wastewater, power, municipal and state level shows, SSPC is a true industrial painter’s conference. All the major components for industrial coatings projects were present: manufacturers of coatings and equipment, suppliers for abrasives and raw materials, painting contractors from a wide variety of markets, specification writers and industry experts. Continue reading SSPC 2017 Wrap-Up
Happy New Year to all! The New Year is just beginning, and it always makes me reflect on the past and, like most people, try to see the future. As I reflected on the past, a certain sales trip came to mind… 
Recently, Induron had the pleasure of partnering with American Tank Maintenance and the parents, students and alumni of The Westfield School to restore the school’s playground and give it a brand-new look. American Tank Maintenance is a valued business partner of Induron’s, and we were delighted to be chosen to help with this project. 
We’re excited to welcome David Parnell to the Induron team! With 22 years of experience building sales territories for coatings companies and his passion for growing smaller companies into larger companies, David makes an excellent addition to the Induron family.
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the Induron Sales Team at our annual Sales Meeting. This year’s event was held at the beautiful Pursell Farms near Childersburg, AL. Our Team spent two nights together under one roof at the “Man’s World-esque” Parker Lodge. I describe this lodge as ‘Man’s World’ because of the Mountain Lodge décor, which includes a Moose-Head above the mantel, a game room complete with billiard, ping-pong and foosball tables, a patio with a fire pit and cigar ashtray overlooking the 17th green, a large dining area where we enjoyed a filet mignon prepared in-house, AND a modern meeting room featuring leather chairs and two entire walls of windows as well as modern A/V! 
Induron is proud to sponsor and excited to attend the 
Due to recent construction and required repairs, two 2-2 MG ground storage tanks in Valparaiso, IN needed some maintenance. One tank was located near the airport and the other tank was near Flint Lake. Induron supplied painting contractor Jetco Painting with the necessary products to get the job done. 
No, it’s not exactly magic. Located in Venice, Illinois, Terminal Railroad Association (TRRA) has four diesel fuel tanks that are 60 feet high and 12 feet in diameter. The tanks had a red oxide coating that had chalked and rusted since being installed in 2008. The challenge was to recommend a coating system that was compatible with the existing red oxide coating since the cost, risk and mess associated with abrasive blasting would have been prohibitive. 
Recently, Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban told 
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, the Induron blog has caught