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14. July 2026
Automation Technology in Industrial Furnace Construction: Efficiency and Safety Through Modern Control Solutions
In modern thermal processing technology, downtime is the biggest enemy of profitability. In industrial furnace construction in particular, the quality of the automation technology determines whether a system operates profitably or becomes a cost driver. Read more here.
7. July 2026
30 Years at SCHLAGER
Behind every successful project and every highly innovative industrial furnace system at SCHLAGER stands one thing above all: a strong team of experienced specialists. In June, we had the pleasure of celebrating a truly exceptional highlight.
29. April 2026
Relocation of a bogie hearth furnace in record time
A total weight of 41,000 kg, a two-week deadline, and malfunctioning overhead crane equipment—we recently faced a unique logistical challenge. Find out how our team dismantled, loaded, and delivered a SCHLAGER bogie hearth furnace to its new location in Wiehl on time, all under extreme time pressure.
21. April 2026
SCHLAGER to speak at the Practice Forum on Sustainable Production
Last Thursday, we were guests at the Practical Forum for Sustainable Production at the Neue Färberei here in Hagen. As part of the “In|Die RegionWestfalen” project, the focus was on a topic that drives us at SCHLAGER every day: How do we make industrial production fit for a resource-efficient future?
10. April 2026
Quality in Focus: DIN EN ISO 9001
We recently underwent our ISO 9001 surveillance audit. TÜV inspectors visited us to thoroughly examine our quality management system.
26. March 2026
Innovative CO₂ calculation solution at the TransferXChange Innovation Congress
Under the theme “15 Years of the South Westphalia Transfer Network,” stakeholders from business, academia, and politics gathered to discuss forward-looking technologies and collaborations.
24. March 2026
Networking Between Steel and High-Tech HAGEN.VERNETZT at SCHLAGER
Last Wednesday evening, we at SCHLAGER opened the doors of our production facilities to the local business community. As part of the HAGEN.VERNETZT initiative, we welcomed numerous guests from the business, political, and administrative sectors to discuss the future of industrial furnace construction and digital innovations in the region.
9. March 2026
International Women’s Day 2026
Appreciation, respect, and equality are indispensable in modern mechanical engineering. At SCHLAGER Industrieofenbau, we live by these values 365 days a year—far beyond International Women’s Day.
30. January 2026
Industry Makerthon
24 hours, a real-world industrial challenge, and a highly motivated team of students: At the 2025 Industry Makerthon in Hagen, the team took first place with our challenge.
24. October 2025
Our Team at the AOK Company run in Hagen
This year, the weather was particularly unpredictable: heavy rain and cool temperatures made the 7.2-kilometer course anything but easy for our team. But despite the adverse conditions, all the runners and walkers persevered—from the very first step to the finish line.
28. August 2025
PLC programming with vision
Many heat treatment furnaces still operate with outdated S5 controllers. Switching to S7 not only ensures spare part availability, but also improves temperature control, energy savings, and connectivity to modern monitoring systems. The old code is not simply transferred, but adapted and optimized to current standards (e.g., EN 746 for thermal processing equipment).
9. July 2025
Schlager team at the start of the AOK company run at Phoenixsee in Dortmund
On 5 June, the time had come again: over 3,000 runners took part in this year's AOK company run in Dortmund - and our sporty team from Schlager Industrieofenbau was right in the middle of it all.
12. June 2025
Erik O. Schulz from Hagen visits Schlager Industrieofenbau
As part of our regular visits to companies in Hagen, we had the pleasure of welcoming our Lord Mayor Erik O. Schulz and Dr Christopher Schmitt from Hagen Economic Development.
12. May 2025
Our teamevent to the Fiege brewery in bochum
Hops, craftsmanship and team spirit - our trip to the brewery not only provided an exciting insight into the art of brewing and local history, but also good food and a great atmosphere.
17. March 2025
Forge Fair 13.-15. May 2025
Together with Electrotherm, we will be at the Forge Fair 2025, the largest forging trade fair in America, from May 13 to 15, 2025 in Cleveland.
24. February 2025
TUS and SAT measurement for furnaces
Schlager Industrieofenbau GmbH carries out TUS and SAT measurements in accordance with applicable standards and offers precise measurement section inspections and measurement section calibrations.
12. December 2024
DIN EN 746-2 becomes DIN EN ISO 13577-2
The DIN EN 746-2 standard has been replaced by the new international ISO 13577-2 standard. This brings clearer specifications and stricter safety and maintenance requirements for all thermoprocessing equipment.
20. February 2024
Salute – from our production
Box furnace for vessel heads delivered. From now on, the refractory lining, the installation of recuperative burners and the integration of a modern control system will take place at the customer's site.
16. August 2023
Conversion of industrial furnaces to hydrogen
SCHLAGER Industrieofenbau GmbH supports on the way to CO2-free production. In the pilot project we successfully took over the modification of the hood furnace and the assembly of the innovative burner technology.
19. June 2023
Thermprocess 2023
5 successful days at the fair. See you next time!
17. May 2023
Material testing in our furnace
High temperature material testing, inner dimensions 2700 x 3000 x 1000mm, 12 x 115kW recuperator burners, maximum furnace temperature of 1150°C.
17. May 2023
THERMPROCESS DÜSSELDORF
We are exhibiting at THERMPROCESS from 12 to 16 June 2023.
7. February 2023
THE WIDE PRODUCT RANGE OF THE ELECTROTHERM GROUP
ELECTROTHERM brings a wide range of products to Germany. Electrotherm is a global leader in thermal turnkey industrial systems.
28. September 2022
WE ARE NOW ON INSTAGRAM!
We are expanding our social media presence. On our account we regularly post inspiring pictures about current events, insights into our work, introduction of the team and much more.
17. May 2023
Furnaces – immediately available
Quick support when you need it! We currently have 4 furnaces and more than 10,000 spare parts available for you.
26. July 2022
Your road to energy efficiency
Rising energy prices are a major economic burden for operators of thermoprocessing plants. The changes that need to be made must be fast and effective.
24. May 2022
Retrofit of gas-fired furnaces
We advise you on planning to retrofit to electric heating or alternative fuels such as propane / butane, oil and hydrogen as well as multifuel burners.
16. February 2021
NOCARBforging 2050
Within the industry initiative NOCARBforging 2050, we are jointly driving forward the reduction of CO2 emissions in massive forging.
21. January 2017
Heat treatment plant with oil quenching tank
This furnace plant is located at one of our customers in India. Completely manufactured by SCHLAGER Industrieofenbau.
22. June 2026
30 years at SCHLAGER!
Last week we celebrated a very special anniversary: Andreas has been an indispensable part of our team at Schlager Industrieofenbau for a whopping three decades!
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