May 2026 Volume 8

INDUSTRY NEWS

NUTEC ACQUIRES ETS SCHAEFER

Gerardo Muraira, President of NUTEC Fibers Division, added: “This acquisition aligns perfectly with NUTEC’s strategy. In particular, it will strengthen our value‑added ceramic fiber offerings and also help expand our technical and commercial capabilities in high-temperature insulation solutions.” Brian Bradley, currently Business Manager of Engineered Systems at NUTEC Inc, will assume the position of General Manager for NUTEC ETS SCHAEFER. “With more than 37 years of experience in the ceramic fiber industry, Brian will play an important role in supporting NUTEC’s commercial growth and research initiatives within the monolithic modules segment,” said Gerardo Muraira. “I am confident that this acquisition will further enhance NUTEC’s business and contribute positively to our continued growth.” For further information, please contact: Brian Bradley, General Manager, NUTEC ETS SCHAEFER brianbradley@nutec.com More on NUTEC www.nutec.com With more than 50 years’ experience and known for its highly innovative approach, NUTEC’s offering comprises a wide range of high-temperature insulation products and engineering services that meet the most demanding thermal challenges.

N UTEC Inc of Huntersville, NC – a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial insulation and fire protection products – has announced that effective March 1, 2026 it completed the acquisition of ETS Schaefer LLC of Macedonia (near Cleveland), OH. The company was previously under the ownership of REAL ALLOY (Beachwood, OH), a leading North American operator in the aluminum recycling and alloy production industry. ETS Schaefer is a recognized leader in the design and application of monolithic ceramic fiber linings – specifically its well‑known Monster Modules™ and latest evolution, the Monster Lock™ attachment system. The company serves both heavy‑industry end users and OEMs whose demanding applications benefit greatly from monolithic fiber insulation solutions. The newly acquired business will now operate under the name NUTEC ETS SCHAEFER as a wholly owned subsidiary of NUTEC. Daniel Llaguno, CEO of NUTEC Group, commented: “ETS Schaefer has a strong performance record, a great and experienced team, and our primary objective is to preserve and build upon its existing strengths while introducing gradual improvements. These efforts will focus on leveraging synergies between the two organizations, including expanded commercial coverage, enhanced engineering capabilities, and deeper fiber integration.”

More on ETS Schaefer www.etsschaefer.com More on REAL ALLOY www.realalloy.com

RODRIGO GONZÁLEZ APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF NUTEC BICKLEY

N UTEC Group Chairman Genaro Cueva and CEO Daniel Llaguno announced that with immediate effect Rodrigo González has been appointed President of NUTEC Bickley, the internationally renowned manufacturer of furnaces, kilns, ovens and leading-edge combustion and control systems. Rodrigo has been with NUTEC Bickley for 24 years and has served in a number of senior positions, most recently as Vice President, Engineering & Project Operations. He said: “I’m honored to be

to take on this responsibility. After more than two decades with the organization, working across engineering, operations, projects, and commercial roles, I know this business deeply and believe strongly in our people and our capabilities. “My focus will be on serving our customers, executing with excellence, and continuing to build a strong, committed team that delivers sustainable results. I’m grateful to work alongside such a talented group of people and I look forward to the next chapter together.” Daniel Llaguno commented: “Given his capabilities, commitment, and adherence to NUTEC’s values, I am certain that Rodrigo will successfully lead NUTEC Bickley into the future. He is completely aligned with our ethos, which sees our continued strong commitment to our mission and our business philosophy. My sincere congratulations go to Rodrigo – I am confident that he has everyone’s full support in achieving the objectives we have set.”

Rodrigo González

appointed President of the company. I want to thank Genaro Cueva and Daniel Llaguno for their trust and for the opportunity

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