NUTEC Inc., a manufacturer of industrial insulation and fire protection products, has acquired ETS Schaefer LLC, a provider of monolithic ceramic fiber linings used in high-temperature applications. The acquisition, effective March 1, 2026, reflects ongoing activity in the thermal processing supply chain, where insulation systems play a key role in furnace efficiency and performance.
ETS Schaefer, based in Macedonia, Ohio, designs and manufactures monolithic ceramic fiber lining systems, including its Monster Modules™ and Monster Lock™ attachment system. These products are used by heavy-industry end users and OEMs requiring high-temperature insulation solutions in demanding operating environments.
The company will operate as NUTEC ETS SCHAEFER, a wholly owned subsidiary of NUTEC. According to Daniel Llaguno, CEO of NUTEC Group, the company aims to build upon ETS Schaefer’s strengths while introducing gradual improvements, mainly focusing on leveraging synergies between the two organizations to expand commercial coverage, enhance engineering capabilities, and deepen fiber integration.
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President of NUTEC’s Fiber Division, Gerardo Muraira adds that this acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy to strengthen ceramic fiber product offerings and expand technical capabilities in high-temperature insulation solutions.
Brian Bradley, currently the business manager of Engineered Systems at NUTEC Inc., has been named general manager of NUTEC ETS SCHAEFER. He brings more than three decades of experience in the ceramic fiber industry and will support commercial growth and research initiatives related to monolithic module systems.
ETS Schaefer was previously owned by REAL ALLOY, a North American operator in aluminum recycling and alloy production.
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