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Refractory Services in Michigan & Beyond

Discover the unmatched grit, craftsmanship, and experience of Schad Refractory right here in Michigan. Headquartered in the heart of Detroit, our teams lead some of the most complex refractory projects in the country—with deep roots in the industries that built the Midwest.

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Industries We Serve: Tailored Solutions for Michigan's Key Sectors

Iron & Steel

Full-service support for furnaces, ladles, tundishes, tilt runners, and cupolas. Our Michigan crews are trusted by mills and foundries across the state.

Non-Ferrous Metal

We’ve tackled everything from zinc and aluminum holding furnaces to die cast lids, launders, and crucibles—safely, quickly, and with long-term durability.

Mineral Processing

From kiln demo and rebuilds to rapid-fire castables and ceramic fiber installs, we minimize downtime while maximizing performance.

Glass

Complete rebuilds, partial repairs, and insulation packages for tanks, regenerators, and superstructures—all delivered with precision.

Petrochemical

We handle cat cracker repairs, heater relines, and SRU upgrades with strict safety compliance and fast turnarounds.

Heat Treating

Refractory maintenance and installation for carburizing and tempering furnaces, gas generators, and more—done right the first time.

Excellence

Born in Detroit.
Built to Outwork the Rest.

In Michigan, we don’t just meet expectations—we’ve spent decades setting the standard. From our flagship location in Detroit, we’ve led projects across the Great Lakes region with the speed, skill, and staying power clients depend on. With local crews and national capabilities, Schad Michigan is where experience meets execution.
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Ross Lee

President
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Jim Choate Jr.

Office Director
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Brian Bortner

Logistics Director
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Brad Shoff

Safety Director
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Matthew Kuderik

Regional Vice President - Detroit

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.

"Schad Refractory has been an absolute game-changer for our operations in numerous ways. Their unwavering commitment to quality and safety is truly unparalleled in the industry, which is why they have become our go-to partner for all refractory solutions. Not only do they provide exceptional products, but they also prioritize customer satisfaction and consistent performance, ensuring that our needs are always met with the highest standards.”
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Why Schad

Quality That Runs Deep

Our Michigan crews don’t just know refractory—they live it. From the floor of our Detroit shop to job sites across the country, every project starts with the same promise: deliver work that’s strong enough for our own backyard. Whether you’re in automotive, steel, energy, or glass, we bring the grit, experience, and rapid response you can count on.

Rapid Response Services

Whether it’s a down furnace, failed lining, or a short shutdown window, our rapid response crews are ready 24/7 with the gear and grit to get it done.

Off-Site Fabrication

Our in-house fabrication shop in Detroit handles welding, lining, and assembly rebuilds off-site—so your install runs smoother on-site.

Refractory Installations

From steel mills to chemical plants, our install crews bring decades of knowledge and precision to every project—no matter how complex.

Pre-Construction Planning

We work closely with plant teams, EPCs, and engineers to design builds that make sense in the field—not just on paper.

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Whether you’re planning a shutdown, need a rush repair, or want to tap into our fabrication shop right here in Detroit, we’re ready. No runaround. No delays. Just answers, fast.

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No ticketing system. No black hole. Just real people who know refractory and respond fast.
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Need answers now? Talk to someone who knows the job, not just the switchboard. Phone: 313-273-2235

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Home to our fabrication shop, field-tested crews, and 80+ years of Detroit grit. 15240 Castleton
Detroit, MI 48227

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