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…
Brian Strzelecki is a guy that is considered for employee of the month every month. He has a great attitude and cares about his co-workers and the company as a whole. He has a very strong work ethic, but doesn’t just work hard, he works smart. Refractory work is very hard work by nature and…
At Schad, high-quality outcomes and effective delivery of our services are a critical part of our vision and our culture. We also understand that these positive outcomes are vital to our customers’ ability to deliver on their own promises. Through our dedicated team, demanding clients, and by aligning with like-minded partners and suppliers Schad has…
Each month, we take time to recognize an employee who encompasses the values of Schad Refractory and helps us create an even better company. We are privileged to work with some of the best in the industry, and think it’s important to highlight the talented men and women at our company. Our June 2015…
Schad employees are the backbone of our success, and we couldn’t do the great work we accomplish without them. Each month, we make it a priority to feature one of our dedicated team members to showcase high-quality performance and the Schad spirit at work. This month we are proud to feature Delray Washington. Delray is…
EMR: Experience Modification Rating The Experience Modification Rating is an industry standard used to determine the level of risk associated with a particular contractor. Experience Modification Rating is measured using 1.0 as a baseline measure. Typically, an EMR of 1.0 or greater is considered poor, 0.80 is good and anything lower than that is exceptional….
Schad recently added another refractory pump to its arsenal of installation equipment. This latest addition is from HPC Manufacturing’s SV-20 series. The pump’s highlights include: 4,000# mixer 20-ton per hour pumping capacity Vibrating bag cutter Automatic lubrication system Built-on pressure washer This equipment enhances Schad’s already impressive pump and shotcrete installation capabilities. For our customers,…
First-Aid-CPR Certification Seminar Offered to Schad Employees On Wednesday, January 30th, Schad hosted a First-Aid / CPR certification seminar for approximately 30 employees at the Detroit, Michigan office. The seminar covered topics including emergency response activation, injury treatment, AED use, CPR administration and more. Thank you to all Schad employees for their participation, and to the instructors…