VaderSS and Patman, That's a good thought! I will talk to Bob about it! Thanks for all your help!
Schaeffer Pioneered U.S. Lubes Business
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Yes, please post where I can get some down in Houston. I would like to try some!
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BOBISTHEOILGUY
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posted July 10, 2002 11:59 PM
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The rep's on the bobistheoilguy board, devote a lot of time to helping people out with investments of their time and money for the cost of operation for this site. Many make money only from sales. Some sale from here but most from local sales.
With this site we hope to educate the basic lube priciples, help make suggestions, share ideas, meet new friends , and of course ultimatly hope to be able to be the ones to sell Schaeffers to those that are interested in using it so to support the site as well as help pay for the time invested. We do this as we really enjoy the business as well look to gain finacial support.
There has been many that have helped us with their support from sales and this is very much appreciated.
So please don't take it wrong if we don't make a point to contact schaeffers themselves to find who is where and then deliever any direct info about any local sales reps for schaeffers that has nothing to do with this site as we don't get any support from them or schaeffers themselves.
I know this may seem wrong or greedy but unfortunatly as much as I hate to sound like this, it is business and as many know, doing business isn't free.
If you feel you need or want to find a local rep, you can email or call schaeffers direct as they are the only ones that has the info on all of the reps for all areas.
But hopefully you decide to help support the site when you look at buying schaeffers from one of our contacts. For all of those that has done this, we would like you to know we really appreciate your support and any of those that does in the future.
you can contact TIM MILLS for single item schaeffers sales and he does take Credit cards.
(870) 772-7061 or (800) 737-1747 or if you decide to do wholesale with the min orders just go to our order page and select your area.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ordermain.html
Thanks for your patience and support.
bob
BOBISTHEOILGUY
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posted July 10, 2002 11:59 PM
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The rep's on the bobistheoilguy board, devote a lot of time to helping people out with investments of their time and money for the cost of operation for this site. Many make money only from sales. Some sale from here but most from local sales.
With this site we hope to educate the basic lube priciples, help make suggestions, share ideas, meet new friends , and of course ultimatly hope to be able to be the ones to sell Schaeffers to those that are interested in using it so to support the site as well as help pay for the time invested. We do this as we really enjoy the business as well look to gain finacial support.
There has been many that have helped us with their support from sales and this is very much appreciated.
So please don't take it wrong if we don't make a point to contact schaeffers themselves to find who is where and then deliever any direct info about any local sales reps for schaeffers that has nothing to do with this site as we don't get any support from them or schaeffers themselves.
I know this may seem wrong or greedy but unfortunatly as much as I hate to sound like this, it is business and as many know, doing business isn't free.
If you feel you need or want to find a local rep, you can email or call schaeffers direct as they are the only ones that has the info on all of the reps for all areas.
But hopefully you decide to help support the site when you look at buying schaeffers from one of our contacts. For all of those that has done this, we would like you to know we really appreciate your support and any of those that does in the future.
you can contact TIM MILLS for single item schaeffers sales and he does take Credit cards.
(870) 772-7061 or (800) 737-1747 or if you decide to do wholesale with the min orders just go to our order page and select your area.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ordermain.html
Thanks for your patience and support.
bob
Ran Across an article about Schaeffers in a construction mag...
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(March 22, 2002 Issue)
Though 160 years old, Schaeffer Mfg. on the cutting edge of oil
By Dorinda Anderson
As a company that has survived 160 years of disasters from depressions to civil and world wars, Schaeffer Manufacturing has proven it is a lubricant company that can meet the needs of the times; and, its product development team continues to develop new products using the latest technology.
"Most people think oil is oil and I used to be one of them," says Doug Wenzel, sales representative for 8 years with Schaeffer Mfg. "There are differences in the base stock, (which is made of crude oil and used to make the various greases and oils). Since we don't own any oil wells we can buy the best-base stock out there. We don't have to unload low-grade base stock oil (by adding it to our greases and oils).
Typically 80 percent of any lubricant is the base stock, which will ultimately determine the performance and life of the oil. "We put in seal swellants, anti-foam agents and extreme pressure additives, to create a full-performance oil that holds up in extreme conditions and use," Wenzel says. "Schaeffer doesn't look at how inexpensively they can make the product but how well it can perform in the field."
One example is the fact that fewer oil changes are needed. Wenzel explains that an average engine life is between 7,000 and 10,000 hours with oil changes every 200 hours. However, with Schaeffer oil, the time between oil changes can be stretched to 300 or 500 hours and the life of the machine is being extended to 12,000 to 15,000 hours.
Another example of the quality of Schaeffer Manufacturing products is Desert Storm. Schaeffer Mfg. donated its products during Desert Storm in Kuwait. Wenzel explains that the U.S. Army trained in the deserts of Arizona and had no problems with sand getting into the workings of the machines and hindering operations. But in Kuwait the sand is much finer so it was penetrating and hindering the operations of the helicopters and tanks. When Schaeffer oil was used, the problems ceased, he says.
"In 1997 Schaeffer Manufacturing was voted one of the top 50 fastest growing, high tech companies in St. Louis, Mo. So even though we're an old company we're still on the cutting edge." Some of Schaeffer's products include greases, gear lubes, engine oils and transmission and hydraulic fluids, including a full line of synthetics. "Our oil molecule is twice as thick, three times as strong and handles up to 250 degrees more heat than commercial grade oils, and the full synethetics are good to 55 degrees below zero," Wenzel says.
Though it has 300 products, Schaeffer continues to create new products, which are spurred by customer interest and by attentive sales people, who turn the ideas over to the product development team; a team that consists of someone from the steel industry, the mining industry and a chemist, who has been with Schaeffer 22 years, Wenzel says. "They develop products with superior applications in mind. … We have 1 of 6 master grease makers in America. Our grease, instead of taking 4 to 6 hours to make, takes 3 days to make."
That difference shows up in performance in the field. For example, a trenching company in Fargo had 15 bearing failures in one season. They switched to Schaeffers grease and have had one failure in 5 years. A construction company in Wahpeton, N.D., had commercial grease in the bucket pins of an exactor, digging in snow and ice during the flood season of 1997. The bucket pins would squeal after 10 minutes and they would have to regrease. They brought in Schaeffers and the pins stayed silent for 3 hours before having to be greased again. An over-the-road trucking operation went from 2.5 kegs of grease a year to 1 keg every 18 months with Schaeffers.
Quality yet affordable
As the country's largest specialized lubricant company, Schaeffer is able to purchase in large quantities and pass the discounts on to its customers, Wenzel says. Because of their quality, Schaeffer products may still cost a little more to purchase but what they save in fewer equipment repairs and fewer oil changes, make it an effective means of saving money, Wenzel explains, adding that customers continually tout the benefits of Schaeffer products. "They say they have less bearing failure, cooler running transmissions and hydraulics and better engine protection," Wenzel says.
"In a construction operation one of the smallest annual expenses is the lubricants, yet they take care of their greatest investment, which is their equipment," Wenzel adds. "Schaeffer products improve performance, giving you less down time and in turn, higher profitability. Your equipment is not making money sitting in the shop getting repaired."
With its higher-grade lubricants, Schaeffer products are used with great results by many in the mining industry, steel industry, construction, landscaping and farming. "We supply one of the largest crane manufacturing companies in the world, saving them millions in warranty and repair costs. And one of the larger oil companies is purchasing our product and selling it worldwide because they couldn't duplicate it," Wenzel says.
History of Schaeffer Manufacturing
In the beginning, lubricants were not even on the list of products Schaeffer has created. The company, that now employs 50 in its production plant in St. Louis, Mo., has 20 shipping points across the U.S., and 300 sales representatives nationwide, started by making soap and candles, which spurred the creation of axle grease. Nicholas Schaeffer had emigrated to the U.S. from Germany, eventually ending up in St. Louis, Mo.
It wasn't until 1950 that Schaeffer Manufacturing closed down its soap and candle making operation to concentrate solely on lubricant manufacturing. The original line of lubricants was a by-product of animal fats, sold under the trade name, Red Engine Oil. Steamboats that plied the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers used it. Schaeffer also made grease called Black Beauty that lubricated the wheels of buggies and wagon trains rolling west.
As a six-generation family owned business, Schaeffer prides itself on its quality products. Current chairman John Schaeffer Shields says, "Don't let our 160 years fool you. We are a very progressive company."
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(March 22, 2002 Issue)
Though 160 years old, Schaeffer Mfg. on the cutting edge of oil
By Dorinda Anderson
As a company that has survived 160 years of disasters from depressions to civil and world wars, Schaeffer Manufacturing has proven it is a lubricant company that can meet the needs of the times; and, its product development team continues to develop new products using the latest technology.
"Most people think oil is oil and I used to be one of them," says Doug Wenzel, sales representative for 8 years with Schaeffer Mfg. "There are differences in the base stock, (which is made of crude oil and used to make the various greases and oils). Since we don't own any oil wells we can buy the best-base stock out there. We don't have to unload low-grade base stock oil (by adding it to our greases and oils).
Typically 80 percent of any lubricant is the base stock, which will ultimately determine the performance and life of the oil. "We put in seal swellants, anti-foam agents and extreme pressure additives, to create a full-performance oil that holds up in extreme conditions and use," Wenzel says. "Schaeffer doesn't look at how inexpensively they can make the product but how well it can perform in the field."
One example is the fact that fewer oil changes are needed. Wenzel explains that an average engine life is between 7,000 and 10,000 hours with oil changes every 200 hours. However, with Schaeffer oil, the time between oil changes can be stretched to 300 or 500 hours and the life of the machine is being extended to 12,000 to 15,000 hours.
Another example of the quality of Schaeffer Manufacturing products is Desert Storm. Schaeffer Mfg. donated its products during Desert Storm in Kuwait. Wenzel explains that the U.S. Army trained in the deserts of Arizona and had no problems with sand getting into the workings of the machines and hindering operations. But in Kuwait the sand is much finer so it was penetrating and hindering the operations of the helicopters and tanks. When Schaeffer oil was used, the problems ceased, he says.
"In 1997 Schaeffer Manufacturing was voted one of the top 50 fastest growing, high tech companies in St. Louis, Mo. So even though we're an old company we're still on the cutting edge." Some of Schaeffer's products include greases, gear lubes, engine oils and transmission and hydraulic fluids, including a full line of synthetics. "Our oil molecule is twice as thick, three times as strong and handles up to 250 degrees more heat than commercial grade oils, and the full synethetics are good to 55 degrees below zero," Wenzel says.
Though it has 300 products, Schaeffer continues to create new products, which are spurred by customer interest and by attentive sales people, who turn the ideas over to the product development team; a team that consists of someone from the steel industry, the mining industry and a chemist, who has been with Schaeffer 22 years, Wenzel says. "They develop products with superior applications in mind. … We have 1 of 6 master grease makers in America. Our grease, instead of taking 4 to 6 hours to make, takes 3 days to make."
That difference shows up in performance in the field. For example, a trenching company in Fargo had 15 bearing failures in one season. They switched to Schaeffers grease and have had one failure in 5 years. A construction company in Wahpeton, N.D., had commercial grease in the bucket pins of an exactor, digging in snow and ice during the flood season of 1997. The bucket pins would squeal after 10 minutes and they would have to regrease. They brought in Schaeffers and the pins stayed silent for 3 hours before having to be greased again. An over-the-road trucking operation went from 2.5 kegs of grease a year to 1 keg every 18 months with Schaeffers.
Quality yet affordable
As the country's largest specialized lubricant company, Schaeffer is able to purchase in large quantities and pass the discounts on to its customers, Wenzel says. Because of their quality, Schaeffer products may still cost a little more to purchase but what they save in fewer equipment repairs and fewer oil changes, make it an effective means of saving money, Wenzel explains, adding that customers continually tout the benefits of Schaeffer products. "They say they have less bearing failure, cooler running transmissions and hydraulics and better engine protection," Wenzel says.
"In a construction operation one of the smallest annual expenses is the lubricants, yet they take care of their greatest investment, which is their equipment," Wenzel adds. "Schaeffer products improve performance, giving you less down time and in turn, higher profitability. Your equipment is not making money sitting in the shop getting repaired."
With its higher-grade lubricants, Schaeffer products are used with great results by many in the mining industry, steel industry, construction, landscaping and farming. "We supply one of the largest crane manufacturing companies in the world, saving them millions in warranty and repair costs. And one of the larger oil companies is purchasing our product and selling it worldwide because they couldn't duplicate it," Wenzel says.
History of Schaeffer Manufacturing
In the beginning, lubricants were not even on the list of products Schaeffer has created. The company, that now employs 50 in its production plant in St. Louis, Mo., has 20 shipping points across the U.S., and 300 sales representatives nationwide, started by making soap and candles, which spurred the creation of axle grease. Nicholas Schaeffer had emigrated to the U.S. from Germany, eventually ending up in St. Louis, Mo.
It wasn't until 1950 that Schaeffer Manufacturing closed down its soap and candle making operation to concentrate solely on lubricant manufacturing. The original line of lubricants was a by-product of animal fats, sold under the trade name, Red Engine Oil. Steamboats that plied the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers used it. Schaeffer also made grease called Black Beauty that lubricated the wheels of buggies and wagon trains rolling west.
As a six-generation family owned business, Schaeffer prides itself on its quality products. Current chairman John Schaeffer Shields says, "Don't let our 160 years fool you. We are a very progressive company."
MolaKule
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I can tell you that I met most of the people at Schaeffer's during a trip to St. Louis very recently, and they are all friendly, honest, and hard workers.
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