
SCHAD – THE NEXT GENERATION
MEET DENNIS GENTILE With loads of experience in the industrial construction industry and a family tradition of hard work and strong values, Dennis Gentile had
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MEET DENNIS GENTILE With loads of experience in the industrial construction industry and a family tradition of hard work and strong values, Dennis Gentile had

MEET JIM CHOATE JR. Joining Schad full-time in 2007 after completing his education at Western Michigan University, Jim Choate, Jr., has served in many roles

MEET BRIAN SHAFFER Brian “Bird” Shaffer has been with Schad for several years. He brings a strong work ethic to his job and does not

In mid-October Schad began work on a re-heat furnace re-build project at a Northeastern Ohio steel mill. The project included replacement of refractory materials throughout

In late October 2018, Schad completed the total reline of a 60-ton channel induction furnace at a Tennessee iron foundry. Planning the reline Our scope

MEET MATT KUDERIK Joining the Schad team as a Project Manager in mid-2015, Matt Kuderik has worked tirelessly during the past three and a half

MEET BRET JANOW Bret is November’s Employee of the Month because of his commitment to meeting job deadlines, working safely, and helping his fellow co-workers.
WINTER IS COMING! It’s that time of year again where we must concern ourselves with cold weather. In the refractory industry, this change in conditions
In December 2016, Schad Refractory was hired by a chemical disposal company in Chicago for a refractory installation. The technology used by the company disposes
Learn how Schad completed refractory repairs at a hazardous waste facility safely, on time, and on budget. In September 2016, Schad Refractory completed a turnaround
Learn how Schad completed a reline on a 100,000 pound aluminum re-melting furnace. In August 2016, Schad performed a complete reline on a 100,000 lb.
Schad performs regular maintenance and capital project work in steel mills throughout the United States. One of these maintenance projects is relining re-heat furnaces at