Dan Gwin has been a tradesmen for over 30 years and as he reaches retirement Schad would like to thank him for his years of hard work and dedication to the trades. Dan has always taken pride in his craft, making sure the job was done right, on time and without injury. He has gone…
Trae Henson is Schad’s employee of the month because he consistently goes above and beyond his job to make work easier for everyone. Trae recently traveled to Germany for work, proving that he will go anywhere to help get the job done! His positive attitude and commitment to giving our customers the best service makes…
For 24 years, Jim Lezotte, has been learning and teaching on the job. He is dependable, innovative, and has a succeed no matter what attitude. Jim is skilled in all aspects of refractory installations and is always looking out for his fellow workers. He was instrumental in successfully completing several large – high pressure projects during…
Paul Brant has been working for Schad for almost a decade and during that time he has proven himself to be a dependable, skilled, hard worker. He is not afraid to speak up when he see’s something wrong and is always looking out for his fellow workers. His attention to detail, especially when it comes…
Cory is April’s Employee of the Month because he has proven to be a leader in the field and is always focused on safety and hard work. Cory is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals and make the customers happy. His attention to detail, safety, and ownership of the projects he…
Many times during refractory installation or maintenance, we see simple mistakes or miscalculations that were made previous to the Schad team showing up. It’s often just an oversight, but that can lead to lost time, money, and efficiency. Below are some of the most common refractory mistakes we see. 1. Assuming all refractory materials work…
Ryan is January’s employee of the month because he has the experience necessary to lead by example and from the other end of a phone call. He is always willing to answer anyone’s questions and lend a hand where necessary. His experience, leadership, attitude, and work ethic make him an asset to Schad. 1. How…
Tim is a long-time Schad employee and November’s Employee of the Month! His dependability, strong work ethic, and versatile skill set make him a valuable tradesman. Tim is fun to work with and has a good attitude. He is never shy to intervene with a co-worker when it comes to safety and production on job-sites….
Ann is October’s Employee of the Month because she always takes pride in her work and it shows. She is fun to have around the office and is social and gets to know everybody. Her role as Compliance Coordinator requires her to be involved with each area of the company including project managers, field staff,…
Refractory installation has become much more cost-effective. Here’s a summary of the best ways to install monolithic refractory linings.