Case Studies
Great Lakes Region Hot Strip Mill
Schad completed a large project on a pusher style reheat furnace at a Great Lakes Region steel mill. The project included a full hearth replacement,
December 30, 2019
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Schad completed a large project on a pusher style reheat furnace at a Great Lakes Region steel mill. The project included a full hearth replacement,
Metal covers are often used atop bottle cars that carry molten metal from one side of a steel mill to another. The covers are designed
When Kenny first came to work for Schad, he came in for a one-day job on a down day and because of his ambitious ready
A rotary kiln is a continuous process designed specifically for drying, calcining, processing, or sintering bulk materials. Schad services Rotary Kilns used in various industrial
In January 2019, Schad completed two large aluminum reverb furnace relines for a single customer at two facilities, one in the Northern Great Lakes and
Learn how Schad Refractory responded to two emergencies in less than 24 hours, and helped customers resume operations. In February 2019, Schad was challenged with the
MEET ZELIUS MORROW Zelius is Schad’s October employee of the month because of his dependability and willingness to do whatever the company or project needs.
MEET ERIC MCKEE Eric is Schad’s September Employee of the Month because he is committed to the company and successful completion of projects. He doesn’t
During the past month, Schad was given its first opportunity to work at a Midwest seamless tube manufacturer. The previous refractory contractor had a difficult
MEET KEVIN MACKOWSKI Kevin came into the refractory/steel industry less than two years ago, with no idea of what he was getting himself into and
MEET JAMES “JIMMER” HASTINGS JR. Jimmer Hastings is June’s employee of the month because of his commitment and devotion to the customers and Schad. Jimmer
MEET ROSS LEE Starting full-time with Schad in 2008, Ross Lee, became Schad’s fifth President in the company’s 77-year history in January of 2016. Prior