Expert Solutions for Glass Production
Glass operations demand high-temperature consistency, minimal downtime, and materials that hold up to relentless thermal cycling. Schad delivers the experience, speed, and responsiveness it takes to keep your systems online and your standards intact.
- Rapid Response Services
- Thermal Shock Expertise
- Furnace Lifecycle Support
Built to Withstand the Pressure of Glass Production
Resisting Thermal Shock and Stress Failures
Glass furnaces are unforgiving. We bring the right combination of materials and application methods to extend lining life and reduce the risk of cracking, spalling, and premature wear.
Minimize Downtime in Critical Operations
When your furnace is down, your whole operation feels it. Schad responds fast with pre-planned outage support, stocked materials, and a crew that moves with purpose.
Managing the Complexity of Furnace Rebuilds
From regenerators to crown assemblies, our team understands the timing, sequencing, and precision required to get the job done right and back online — on schedule.
Trusted by the People Who Can’t Afford Delays
Our work happens behind the scenes, but our reputation doesn’t. See what our partners say when the heat is on, the margin is thin, and failure isn’t an option.
The Partner Glass Plants Call First
We’ve spent decades supporting some of the most demanding glass operations in the country. From float glass to container lines, our team knows the risks, the rhythms, and the standards that drive your work. When you need someone who’s already a few steps ahead, you call Schad.wntime carries weight. That’s why industry leaders call Schad. We’ve earned trust inside mills and foundries by showing up fast, working smart, and backing every recommendation with field-tested experience. Whether it’s a full furnace reline or a midnight patch job, we bring the crews, the planning, and the precision to deliver — without slowing your production.
Built-in Responsiveness
We don’t just answer the call. We mobilize quickly with the right crew, materials, and game plan to keep production on track.
Furnace Know-How
We’ve worked inside tank furnaces, regenerators, melters, and crown assemblies. We know what’s at stake — and how to get it right.
Specialty Material Support
Our sourcing and stocking strategies are designed to deliver the high-alumina, insulating, and specialty refractories your systems demand, with no lag in availability.
In-House Fabrication for Speed
Our specialty shop fabricates burner blocks, skimmer blocks, and custom shapes off-site to help you meet aggressive rebuild schedules.
Engineered to Spec
We don’t guess. Our team works closely with your engineers or third-party designers to ensure compatibility and long-term performance.
Safety You Can See
High heat and fragile structures demand crews who know how to work clean, safe, and steady under pressure. That’s exactly what we bring.
The Schad Difference
Connect with Our Experts Today
Let’s talk about how our rapid response crews and material systems can support your next outage or rebuild.
Safety
Committed to Safety in Every Environment
Glass production leaves no room for shortcuts — and neither do we. From pre-job planning to final inspection, every member of our crew knows the protocols, understands the risks, and works to the highest safety standards in the industry. We don’t just meet requirements. We live them, job after job.
- Experienced with confined space protocols and extreme heat zones
- Crews trained in elevated work and fragile structural navigation
- Fully compliant with OSHA and plant-specific safety standards