About Us
Industrial facilities don’t have the luxury of failure. Downtime, equipment breakdowns, and infrastructure issues quickly impact production, safety, and operational performance.
Since 1948, Schmidt Industrial Services has operated as a metal fabrication company supporting critical industrial infrastructure across manufacturing, chemical processing, wastewater, marine, and heavy industrial markets. Today, Schmidt has evolved into a leading industrial metal fabrication company providing fabrication, machining, coatings, repair, and engineered solutions designed to keep operations running.
As a trusted custom metal fabrication company, industrial fabricator, and pressure vessel manufacturer, Schmidt helps facilities solve complex operational challenges while extending equipment life and reducing downtime.
OUR JOURNEY
Schmidt Industrial Services began in 1948 as a metal roofing company before evolving into a leading metal fabricator serving power, refinery, chemical, manufacturing, and industrial markets across the northeastern United States.
Over time, the company expanded into machining, coatings, repair, and engineered industrial services supporting complex operating environments.
1948
The company inception
Schmidt begins operations focused on metal roofing and fabrication.
2002
Expansion of Equipment Solutions
Schmidt acquires the McCarter line of chocolate manufacturing equipment.
2008
New leadership
Byrne Chiarlone, LP acquires Schmidt with a focus on safety, quality, and operational performance.
2010
Engineered Resin Solutions Launches
ERS is launched to provide industrial coatings and protective systems for refinery, pharmaceutical, power, and chemical environments.
2015
Acquisition of K Wagner Machine
Schmidt expands machining capabilities through the acquisition of Wagner Machine.
2024
A New Path Forward
The company rebrands to Schmidt Industrial Services with a broader focus on integrated industrial solutions.
Companies & Capabilities Across Schmidt Industrial Services
Over the decades, Schmidt expanded beyond traditional fabrication into a broader industrial services platform capable of supporting complex facility challenges across multiple industries.
William A. Schmidt & Sons
William A. Schmidt & Sons serves as the company’s core fabrication division, supporting customers with heavy industrial fabrication, pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, structural fabrication, and custom-built industrial equipment.
Engineered Resin Solutions (ERS)
ERS provides engineered industrial coatings, containment systems, corrosion remediation, flooring systems, and protective solutions for aggressive industrial environments.
Wagner Machine
Wagner Machine supports customers with precision machining, CNC machining, reverse engineering, and custom component manufacturing for critical industrial systems.
McCarter Chocolate Equipment
McCarter Chocolate Equipment manufactures custom chocolate processing systems, including mixers, storage tanks, and specialty confectionery equipment, trusted by manufacturers worldwide.
Why Schmidt
Proven Industrial Experience
For more than 75 years, Schmidt has supported facilities operating in demanding industrial environments where uptime, safety, and reliability are critical. As a leading metal fabricator and industrial metal fabrication company, Schmidt delivers fabrication, machining, coatings, and repair solutions built for long-term performance.
Integrated Capabilities
Unlike a traditional metal fabrication company, Schmidt combines fabrication, machining, coatings, repair, and engineered services under one organization. This integrated approach helps customers reduce vendor complexity while improving project coordination and execution.
Built Around Operational Reality
Industrial facilities operate in environments where downtime carries significant operational and financial consequences. Schmidt’s teams understand the realities of harsh industrial conditions, aging infrastructure, compliance pressures, and demanding production schedules, delivering solutions designed around real operating environments.