Refractory Dry-Out – Better Safe Than Sorry For many refractory installations, the dry-out portion of the project can be the most frustrating. It looks like the work is completed, the vessel looks brand new, and there are always intense pressures to “fire it up” and get production ramped back up after a costly outage. At…
Although Nick started at Schad only 7 months ago, his willingness to go anywhere and do any job, big or small, at a moment’s notice has earned him the honor of Schad’s “Employee of the Month.” Nick enjoys working with his fellow employees and he likes that his job allows him to do new things….
Cold Weather Refractory Installation As a new year begins many of us find ourselves confronted with the prospect of a long winter. While most do not look forward to the short days and freezing temperatures because they are uncomfortable, filled with scraping and shoveling, and contribute to poor driving conditions, those of us in the…
This month we are proud to honor 20-year veteran Jim Saucier as our Employee of the Month. Jim faces each day at Schad head-on and loves the constant new challenges. Jim says, “Even working at the plant, area, or task, there are always different obstacles, problems and new challenges that arise.” Jim is dedicated to…
Erin Donovan has earned the honor of the Schad “Employee of the Month” for many reason, and we truly appreciate his continued efforts to make the Schad team great. Every day, he shows dedication to safety and quality, which are both strong Schad values. He’s constantly growing and improving his Fab Shop technical knowledge and…
On Friday, November 5, Schad teamed up with United Refractories Company (URC) to co-host a shotcrete and gunite demonstration. The event started with a “lunch and learn” and was followed by a live demonstration. “United Refractories is a great company. We’ve bought from them in the past, and we continue to look for opportunities we can…
Greg Saucier has been with the Schad Refractory team since 1988. In that time, he has become a vital member of our team and continuously acts as a great example for all of his co-workers. As a great team player, Greg is willing to go anywhere and do any kind of work. Greg does not…
In October, Schad Refractory selected two employees for their hard work and dedication. Brad Shoff’s upbeat mentality and willingness to put in extra effort earned him a spot in Schad’s Employee of the Month roster. During a recent project, Brad had to wake up very early to make a few runs on last minute deliveries;…
Charles King has been with Schad Refractory for nearly 17 years and was awarded Employee of the Month in September. Throughout his many years with our team, Charles has become a knowledgeable, organized, mason foreman who can run a crew in all facets of our business, including furnaces, kilns, multi-hearths and incinerators. This honor came…
Having spent nearly 13 years with Schad Refractory, Kirk has become a vital member of our team. Throughout the years, he has become very knowledgeable in many trades, and continues expanding his skill sets. His long experience with the organization provides an emphasis on safety, unwavering teamwork ability, quality in all work projects and a…