By: Davies Hood, Induron President
As the president of a manufacturing company and a member of the National District Export Council, I realize just how important international trade is to the U.S. economy, and I’m proud that Induron can play a part in improving the U.S. economy with its business. Continue reading The Importance of International Trade to the U.S. Economy
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
With 2.34 billion users worldwide, social media is a powerful tool these days. It has transformed the way companies market their products and services and communicate with their customers, thus providing endless marketing opportunities. In fact, social media is viewed as the second most effective digital tactic for customer retention. However, many manufacturers may question how it can truly benefit their businesses. Continue reading How Manufacturers Can Leverage Social Media
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
By: David Parnell, Induron National Business & Distribution Manager
These days, the Industrial Finishes marketplace is experiencing a true David versus Goliath battle. The “Big Three” paint companies continue to gobble up the little guys. Customers, however, often seem to run away from these big guys and all their practices and processes. Instead, customers turn to the strong underdog who can get the job done, supply innovative products and form a true relationship with their company. Continue reading Induron Industrial Finishes: A David vs. Goliath Battle
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
For many of us, the New Year provides a natural time to review what is working in our lives and what is not working. It gives businesses like Induron the same opportunity to reflect. Too many of us get caught up in the hustle and bustle of establishing goals and New Year’s resolutions that we forget to reflect on the good things going on. Continue reading Reflecting on 2016
By: David Hood, Induron CEO
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… Continue reading A Bright Future for Induron
By: Carl Moye, Induron Sales Representative
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. Continue reading Induron Brightens School Playground with a Fresh Coat of Paint
From our Induron family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! As we take time to celebrate and count our blessings this holiday season, we realize that we have many, many things to be thankful for. We could not have had such a successful year without our dedicated employees, loyal clients, excellent suppliers and vendors, and supportive family and friends! We can’t wait to see what 2017 holds for Induron! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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?
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
This year I have the awesome opportunity to once again dance in The Nutcracker with my two daughters, Eliska and Virginia. For the last 6 years, the three of us have danced together in the Birmingham Ballet’s production of this ol’ Christmastime standard. Continue reading The Hood Family Holiday Tradition
