May Tip of the Month
When it comes to the objective of constant improvement or root cause analysis, one tool that consumers often fail to take advantage of is post-mortem
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When it comes to the objective of constant improvement or root cause analysis, one tool that consumers often fail to take advantage of is post-mortem

Gary Schimpf is Schad’s employee of the month because of his positive attitude and commitment to getting the job done safely and right. He is
Properly Clean Equipment Cleaning equipment can be the worst part of the job. It is typically done right before a break, lunch, or at the

Since joining Schad Refractory in 2010, Chaz Gross has become a valuable asset and employee to the Schad team. Chaz is hard working and is
All Ceramic Fiber Products Are NOT Created Equal When it comes to materials used in high-temperature applications, one product is used nearly across the board. From

February’s Employee of the Month is Mike Burak. Since he joined Schad, Mike has consistently proven that he is dedicated to his team and getting
Avoid Cross Contamination It seems that when it comes to mixing refractory materials, the lion’s share of the attention goes to water content, mix time,

This month Schad would like to honor Jim Lezotte as January’s Employee of the Month. Since he joined the Schad team in 1998, Jim has
Shelf Life – Stock Rotation Many consumers of refractories do not realize that refractory materials, especially monolithic materials, have a shelf-life that in many cases

Charles Janow is Schad’s Employee of the Month because of his dedication to safety and quality of workmanship. Throughout Charles’ tenure at Schad he has provided outstanding customer service on
Be Prepared for Changing Weather Conditions Although we have enjoyed very mild weather here in Detroit throughout the fall, we all know that the seasons

For the past eight years, Matt Ernst has brought his tireless work ethic, diverse skillset, and sense of responsibility to all Schad’s projects. He takes