Nutec Inc. of Huntersville, North Carolina – a leading manufacturer of industrial insulation and fire protection products – has announced that effective March 1, 2026 it completed the acquisition of ETS Schaefer LLC of Macedonia, Ohio.
The company was previously under the ownership of Real Alloy (Beachwood, Ohio), 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.
“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,” said Daniel Llaguno, CEO of Nutec Group. “These efforts will focus on leveraging synergies between the two organizations, including expanded commercial coverage, enhanced engineering capabilities, and deeper fiber integration.”
“This acquisition aligns perfectly with Nutec’s strategy,” said Gerardo Muraira, president of Nutec fibers division. “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.
More info: www.nutec.com
