Category Archives: Wastewater Industry

Did you hear about Induron’s Trade Mission to Latin America?

Trade Winds Induron was one of 100 U.S. companies and organizations that participated in the Trade Winds-Latin America trade mission and business forum, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service and sponsored by the Alabama Department of Commerce. Induron President Davies Hood noted that exporting is important to the company’s future. He said, “If Induron is going to remain a family-owned business for another generation, we really need to be targeting international markets.” Continue reading Did you hear about Induron’s Trade Mission to Latin America?

Decatur Tank Restored Using Induron’s Armolux Aluminum Finish Coat

By: Ben Rowland, Induron Sales Representative 

Decatur TankThe 2-million-gallon elevated water storage tank featured in the video below is located in Decatur, Alabama. The water tank is not only an integral part of the town’s water system, but, like many water tanks, it’s also a special local landmark. Because it is located near the historic Delano Park and directly across the street from Decatur High School, the tank is commonly seen in the backdrops of graduating seniors’ photos. Continue reading Decatur Tank Restored Using Induron’s Armolux Aluminum Finish Coat

Have you Seen AquaClean in the News Lately?

AquaCleanThe news of our newest product is spreading quickly! AquaClean, our NSF Standard 61-approved potable water epoxy, was recently featured on AdhesivesMag.com, PaintSquare.com and in CoatingsPro magazine’s September IssueContinue reading Have you Seen AquaClean in the News Lately?

Induron to Attend the 2016 IEEE ESMO Conference

Induron is excited to attend the 2016 IEEE ESMO
Conference and Expo, which is taking place September 12-15, 2016 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Stop by and see us at Booth #504!

Spanning four days, ESMO is the premier event for electric utility professionals, contracting, construction and consulting companies who are interested in hands-on solutions for the engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of the world’s power delivery systems. The program will feature two days of outdoor field demonstrations and exhibits and a two-day technical program combined with an indoor exhibit area. Continue reading Induron to Attend the 2016 IEEE ESMO Conference

Routine Repaint of Valparaiso, IN Storage Tanks

By: Dick Belliveau, Induron Sales Representative        

Valparasio, IN Flint Lake TankDue 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. Continue reading Routine Repaint of Valparaiso, IN Storage Tanks

Induron’s Perma-Gloss Preserves Stanton, IA’s Iconic Coffee Pot Water Tank

By: Kent Kuehl, Induron Sales Representative

Water towers in small towns are often local, and sometimes even iconic, landmarks. Stanton, Iowa happens to have two treasured water towers—a 40,000-gallon coffee pot tank and a 150,000-gallon coffee cup tank. You can’t have a pot without a cup, right? Well, that’s what the town of Stanton decided.  Continue reading Induron’s Perma-Gloss Preserves Stanton, IA’s Iconic Coffee Pot Water Tank

Induron and Tankez Coatings Rehabilitate Texarkana’s Pedisphere Tank

By: Russell Hicks, Induron Sales Representative

Texarkana tank 2_russellTexarkana Water Utilities (TWU) decided its 400,000-gallon pedisphere water storage vessel located in Texarkana, Texas was due for some maintenance. TWU also realized they had a problem to address before beginning the project—the tank’s location. Because the tank was located in a residential area and surrounded by homes, TWU hoped to avoid disturbing the local neighborhood residents in any way. Continue reading Induron and Tankez Coatings Rehabilitate Texarkana’s Pedisphere Tank

Ceramapure PL-90 Ceramic Epoxy: Potable Water. Wastewater. Steel or Ductile Iron Pipe. AWWA C-210 compliant. The “All in One” pipe lining solution is here.

This article was originally published in Water Industry News for the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition

Ceramapure 1The “all-in-one” pipe lining solution is here. With Ceramapure PL-90 Ceramic Epoxy, Induron Protective Coatings brings decades of experience and technology to the pipe market. Founded in 1947, Induron is a privately-held industrial coatings manufacturer. Specializing in water and wastewater applications, Induron consistently produces unique coatings solutions that protect a variety of assets in infrastructure. From the industry standard ductile iron waste water pipe lining, Protecto 401, to its unique and proven line of ceramic epoxies, such as PermaClean 100 and Ceramasafe 90, Induron’s products protect nearly any immersion surface for water and wastewater treatment. Continue reading Ceramapure PL-90 Ceramic Epoxy: Potable Water. Wastewater. Steel or Ductile Iron Pipe. AWWA C-210 compliant. The “All in One” pipe lining solution is here.

Have you Seen us in CoatingsPro Magazine Lately?

Papillion tank 4Recently, Induron was featured in CoatingsPro magazine’s May 2016 issue. The article, “Water Tank Déjà vu: 20 Years Later” discussed a recoating job on a water tank located in Papillion, NE. Family-owned and -operated coatings contractor, J.R. Stelzer, was tasked with removing the Papillion water tank’s existing coating and applying a new coating system. Fortunately, J.R. Stelzer turned to Induron to supply the coatings solution.  Continue reading Have you Seen us in CoatingsPro Magazine Lately?

AquaClean: The “Go-To” Epoxy

By: Ben Rowland, Induron Sales Representative

AquaCleanTo wrap up this blog series presenting Induron’s newest NSF-approved epoxy, AquaClean, I plan to highlight the practical side of the product and the history of its application. Continue reading AquaClean: The “Go-To” Epoxy