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Case Study: Eastern Ohio Steel Mill

In October, Schad took on a challenging project at an Eastern Ohio steel mill. The project involved working on four different furnaces during a two-week

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Mineral Processor Feed-End Assembly

Every so often, we get introduced to a project where we have to rethink our approach. Schad recently just finished one of those projects for

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Round-Top Melting Furnace

In November, Schad performed maintenance work on a round-top melting furnace at a Western Kentucky aluminum plant. The scope included removal and replacement of the ramp, sill,

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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,

Rotary Kiln Solutions

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

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Emergency Refractory Repair in Detroit

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

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