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Induron’s Annual Sales Meeting: A Good Time with Great People

By: Davies Hood, Induron President

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! Continue reading Induron’s Annual Sales Meeting: A Good Time with Great People

Story of this Photo: Proud BBB Member

By: David Hood, Induron CEO

Proud BBB MemberMy mother was a Virginian. Her parents lived in Roanoke, and we visited them many times when I was young and my mother was still alive. Because they were very proud Virginians, I was exposed to the history of that state at every opportunity. I, of course, was fascinated by the 18th-century life that was so revered and displayed around Virginia in the 1940’s and 1950’s. If you asked Virginians, Virginia was THE founding State of The United States of America. And in many ways, they were correct. Continue reading Story of this Photo: Proud BBB Member

Induron Sponsors MDA Toast to Strength Gala

By: Davies Hood, Induron President

MDA Toast to StrengthInduron is proud to sponsor and excited to attend the MDA Toast to Strength Gala. The purpose of the Gala is to raise awareness of and to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s cause.

Through finding research breakthroughs, providing care and empowering families with services and support, MDA fights to free individuals and their families from the harmful effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases so they can live longer and grow stronger. After losing a valued teammate, MDA’s cause became especially important to the Induron family. We’re proud to play a part in the fight against muscular diseases in honor of Induron teammate, Steve Watts (1954-2010).  Continue reading Induron Sponsors MDA Toast to Strength Gala

Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Paul Powers

Paul Powers InduronWe’re excited to welcome Paul Powers to the Induron Sales team! With more than 30 years of experience in the St. Louis industrial coatings market, Paul brings valuable experience and a respectable formula for success to our team. Prior to joining the Induron team, Paul worked for Sherwin Williams, Carboline, Devoe Coatings and was the National Sales Manager for Watson Coating’s bridge division.

As the newest Sales Representative covering the Missouri and Illinois markets, Paul looks forward to solving the worst problems that customers and contractors present. He says, “If I can solve your worst, then imagine how well we will perform on your day-to-day requirements.” To learn a little more about Paul, check out this Q&A: Continue reading Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Paul Powers

Meet the Induron Family: David Gilliland

David GAs Induron’s Customer Service Technician, David Gilliland is a vital part of the Induron family, and we thought it’d be nice to share a little bit about what makes David who he is. Customer Service Department Manager, Barry Peters said it was evident from the start of David’s employment that he’d be an integral part of Induron’s customer service department.

“David came to us understanding the importance of relationship between a supplier and a customer,” Barry said. “His work ethic and attitude lent itself to exactly what we work towards, total service to our customers. David typifies the key components of our mission statement, ‘Integrity, Respect and Reliability.’”

To learn more about David, check out the Q&A with him below! Continue reading Meet the Induron Family: David Gilliland

Painting Contractors 101: The 3 “P’s” Approach

By: Kent Kuehl, Induron Sales Representative

Make a change? Are you kidding . . . that might cost me money!

It is said that the only constant in life is change. So, why is it so difficult to get anyone to change their way of thinking or do something different?  Each day brings us new challenges and opportunities. Continue reading Painting Contractors 101: The 3 “P’s” Approach

Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Andy Odorzynski

Andy OdorzynskiWe’re excited to welcome Andy Odorzynski to the Induron team! Prior to joining our team, Andy worked as a Project Manager for F.D. Thomas, Inc. rehabilitating the United States Capitol Building. Andy also worked at Caldwell Tanks as a Quality Assurance Inspector, Sales Manager and the Director of Operations.

In addition to receiving his B.S. in finance and MBA from the University of Louisville, Andy is a SSPC Protective Coating Specialist and NACE Level 3-certified Coatings Inspector. Andy not only brings extensive experience and knowledge to our team, but he also exhibits Induron’s core values. Continue reading Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Andy Odorzynski

How Nick Saban’s Comments on Complacency Apply to Induron

By: Davies Hood, Induron CEO

Values Recently, Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban told USA Today that complacency is his biggest rival. He said: “The human condition is to survive. It’s not to win the championship. It’s not to be the best you can be. It’s to survive…So when you tell me I’ve got to sell this many cars this month and that’s my quota — well, when I sell that many cars I’m ready for a couple of days off and go sit in my chair and, you know, eat Tostitos and cheese. I’m not trying to set the world record. That’s the human condition. So it’s actually special to be the other way, to be somebody that wants to win a championship, to be somebody that wants to be the best they can be.” Continue reading How Nick Saban’s Comments on Complacency Apply to Induron

Induron Protective Coatings: Providing Innovative Products and Exemplary Service Since 1947

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

Davies Hood headshotCEO of Induron Protective Coatings, Davies Hood, understands the importance of not only supplying the water and wastewater market with state-of-the-art technology, but also providing customers with exceptional support and service.  Continue reading Induron Protective Coatings: Providing Innovative Products and Exemplary Service Since 1947

From the Other Side of the Desk

By: Carl Moye, Induron Sales Representative

Before joining Induron’s team as a sales representative, I spent more than 20 years in a purchasing role in the mining industry. From the other side of the desk, I learned a few key principles that I believe we, as protective coatings salespeople, should all keep in mind. Continue reading From the Other Side of the Desk