Induron Announces New Technical Director
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024
Industrial coatings company Induron Protective Coatings has promoted Chase Murphy to Technical Director, following the retirement of Jeff Lackey. Effective Aug. 14, Murphy will reportedly manage the company’s technical operations, including the research and development team and all the chemical aspects of Induron products.
Additionally, Murphy will oversee the approval of any new raw material to be utilized in Induron’s process, develop and maintain relationships with distributors and suppliers, and hold responsibility for all environmental and regulatory testing and reporting.
“Chase’s promotion to Technical Director is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the significant impact he has made during his time with us,” said Davies Hood, President of Induron Protective Coatings. “We are confident that under his technical leadership, Induron will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and maintain our reputation as a leader in the protective coatings industry.”
According to the emailed press release, Murphy had joined the company as a lead chemist in the research and development team. Induron says that he “quickly established himself as a key contributor to the company's innovation and product development efforts.”
His expertise in protective coatings, combined with his leadership abilities, has reportedly played a crucial role in the advancement of the product line. He has also ensured the company’s continued commitment to delivering solutions to the marketplace.
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Industrial coatings company Induron Protective Coatings has promoted Chase Murphy to Technical Director, following the retirement of Jeff Lackey.   |
“Equipped with chemistry-based acumen and a hands-on approach to solving problems as well as his positive contribution to the overall culture of the R&D team, Chase is a tremendous addition to our Technical Department,” Hood said.
“I am confident that he will make an excellent Technical Director because of the leadership he has already displayed, his attention-to-detail, his focus on his teammates' best and highest use, and his customer-focused attitude. We have a lot of good stuff in-store here at Induron Coatings, and Chase Murphy and his team in our laboratory are a large part of the reason why.”
Murphy will succeed Lackey, who has been with Induron for the past four years. Lackey’s retirement “marks the end of an era at Induron,” where he has been considered a “driving” force behind many of the company’s most successful projects and innovations.
“Jeff Lackey’s contributions to Induron and the industry as a whole are immeasurable. His leadership, vision, and expertise have left an indelible mark on our company, and we are grateful for his years of service,” Hood added. “We wish Jeff all the best in his well-deserved retirement!”
“I am honored to take on this new challenge and lead Induron’s technical team,” Murphy said. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation that Lackey has laid and continuing to innovate and deliver the high-quality protective coatings that our customers expect from Induron.”
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