By: Steve Freed, Induron Regional Sales Manager In 2023, a significant project took place in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where a 2-million-gallon ground storage tank, owned by Aqua New Jersey, was successfully recoated. This tank, known as the Marble Hill Tank, required attention as its previous coating had reached the end of its useful lifespan.
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Project Spotlight: VCSFA Wallops Island Deluge Tank Coating
By: Steve Freed, Induron Regional Sales Manager The construction and coating of a new 283’-3 ¼” high deluge tank at Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority’s (VCSFA) Wallops Island Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA, showcases a remarkable collaboration among various specialized parties. Pittsburg Tank & Tower served as the tank manufacturer and erector, while Corrosion … Read More
Chasing Summer Fun, One Pool at a Time
By: Paul Powers, Induron Mid-Central Regional Manager I think most people here in the Midwest would tell you one of their favorite times of the year is “Pool Time!” You know, those days around Memorial Day that run till the weather breaks at the end of summer. My childhood memories are popping in my head … Read More
Project Spotlight: Northern Kentucky Water District Tank Rehabilitation
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Sales Representative The Northern Kentucky Water District recently undertook a significant rehabilitation project involving two large water storage tanks. The project was managed by Semper Fi with engineering oversight by Dixon Engineering. This extensive project faced numerous challenges, including a tight timeframe and a comprehensive list of repairs.
STI-SPFA Annual Meeting Recap
By: Joey Thomas, Induron Business Development Manager As the leading representative of the steel tank industry, STI SPFA is largely made up of fabricators, erectors, and supplier companies of steel tanks as well as other specialty steel fabricated products. Induron is proud to be an affiliate member of this organization and continues to remain very … Read More
Transmission Economics
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager This week it was announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued new guidelines on how the power grid must be scaled aggressively to accommodate the demands of the future. This new guidance should ensure funding is available to connect green energy sources, like wind and solar … Read More
Rehabilitating a 500,000-Gallon Leg Water Tank in Park Forest, IL
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Technical Sales and Service Representative Water tanks often require rehabilitation due to various factors that affect their structural integrity and functionality over time. One key reason is corrosion, which can occur due to the exposure of tank materials to water and environmental elements, leading to deterioration of the tank’s surface and … Read More
Completing Circles: Visiting the Continental Gin Company’s Facility
By: Davies Hood, Induron President Four years ago, Induron had the opportunity to provide the coatings materials for an epic water tank rehabilitation project in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Not only was this cone-top water tank repainted by a noteworthy Graffiti artist Shep Fairley with materials that were all delivered and applied … Read More
A Partnership Built on Trust
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager Long before our products are applied to a structure, our partners in the business of specifying coatings must select the right technology for the project and write it into a specification. I believe this is best handled through deep partnership and open communication. It is with that spirit … Read More