THE SCHAEFER GROUP, INC.
DAYTON, OH

The Schaefer Group, Inc. is a distinguished company with its roots tracing back to 1930 when it began as a refractory contractor under the name Frank W. Schaefer, Inc (FWS). Over the years, FWS evolved significantly by venturing into the manufacturing and design of industrial furnaces from 1945 onwards. The rapid expansion of its aluminum furnace business in the early 1970s necessitated the formation of two distinct divisions: a Refractory Sales and Service Division and an Industrial Furnace Division. These developments led to the establishment of Schaefer Furnaces, Inc (SFI) as a separate entity in 1998, dedicated solely to industrial furnaces. A strategic consolidation took place in late 2002 when FWS and SFI merged to form The Schaefer Group, Inc. Today, The Schaefer Group stands out in the aluminum furnace industry due to its unparalleled systems approach for high quality aluminum delivery. Offering comprehensive turn-key services, the company covers every aspect from design and construction to installation, along with complete technical support and maintenance solutions. The Industrial Furnace Division within the group specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing state-of-the-art furnaces that are both energy efficient and of top-notch quality. These include melting and holding furnaces, crucible furnaces, dry hearth furnaces, and various other specialized equipment. Meanwhile, FWS Inc., under The Schaefer Group's umbrella as the Refractory Sales and Service Division, provides premier refractories, catering to a wide range of industries with diverse offerings such as ceramic fiber, monolithic refractories, firebrick, mortars, coatings, insulations, anchors, and furnace parts. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, The Schaefer Group maintains a strong operational presence in Broward County, Florida, registered in March 2011 with the Filings Number F11000001041. As of February 2024, based on its most recent annual report, it remains actively involved in the aluminum furnace and refractory service sectors, underpinned by leadership from President David M Nelson and Vice President David A Robinson. For further inquiries or information regarding their extensive product range and services, stakeholders are encouraged to contact the company through the multiple available communication channels or visit their website at theschaefergroup.com.