Schaus-Vorhies Companies

Over 30 Years of Experience & Service in Southeast Iowa & Surrounding Areas

CONTRACTING

SVC – SCHAUS VORHIES CONTRACTING

General & Sub Contractor, Metal Building Erector, Industrial Contractor, Wood Timber Construction, Span Buildings and a lot more.

MANUFACTURING

SVM – MANUFACTURING

Industrial fabrication for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing communities all over Iowa, the Midwest, and expanding throughout the U.S.

INDUSTRIAL PAINTING

PLI – PAINT-LINE

Porcelain Enamel, industrial Powder Coating, Media Blast, Wet Paint, Hi Temp Wet, & Dip Coat.

METAL CLEANING

Chains

SVK – SCHAUS-VORHIES KLEANING

Industrial cleaning and rust removal. Our sand fluidized heating bed process is by far the most effective cleaning process available anywhere.

WATER TREATMENT

micro bubble diffuser

SVW – WATER TREATMENT

Wastewater treatment, reducing sludge and odor using patented micro bubble diffusion products.

RIGGING

Rigging Services

Rigging Services

Custom millwright and rigging services for construction, manufacturing and industrial projects.

How Can Schaus-Vorhies Help You?

About Us

SUSTAINABILITY | VALUE | COMMITMENT

In 1986, Gus Schaus and Roger Vorhies got together to start their own contracting business. They called it Schaus-Vorhies Contracting, Inc. and their ambition was to develop a general commercial construction company.

Over the years, and with continued success, Schaus-Vorhies has continued to evolve into and develop other related sectors of the construction business including:

Metal Building Supply and Erection
Commercial Construction
Customized Industrial Fabrication
Construction Structural Steel Manufacturing
Metal Finishing for Manufacturers and Assemblers &
Metal Cleaning for Industrial Manufacturing

Safety First

Honesty & Integrity

Reliability

Nurturing Personal Growth

Respect for Everyone

Latest News from Schaus-Vorhies

3 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Contractor in Iowa

When you own a small business, you put everything you have into it. It is the lifeblood that feeds you and your family. If you're like most small business owners, you work at least 40 to 60 hours a week making sure your company is thriving. Therefore,…

Industrial Painting

5 Stellar Benefits You Can Expect from Powder Coating Services

Did you know that lead paint exposure-related cognitive impairments cost the US $50.9 billion annually? Luckily, you can replace the paint job with other safer options like powder coating. If you are wondering if your business needs this service,…

powder coating

Industrial Painting

How is High-Temperature Paint Used?

Paint brings color to our lives, decorating our cars, walls, and fingernails. It makes our roads safer by marking lanes and our sports fairer by marking the goal lines. But its core job is to provide protection from salt, water, heat, and…

Water Treatment

5 Things to Look for in Wastewater Treatment Services

The global water treatment systems market is valued at $23.8 billion. Wastewater can cause potential harm to humans and the environment. It might also attract hefty fines and charges at court when your firm is found guilty of discharging dirty…

industrial fabrication

fabrication, manufacturing

The Means of Production: 7 Uses for Industrial Fabrication

Metal fabrication is one of the most diverse manufacturing crafts. It's widely used in any industry that requires hard tools or equipment. That's a lot of industries to consider. Wondering how they're all connected by fabrication? Keep reading…

fluidized sand heating bed

Industrial Cleaning

How Does a Fluidized Sand Heating Bed Work?

If your company's industrial metal components are in desperate need of a cleaning, a fluidized sand heating bed may be the solution. A fluidized sand bed is one of the most cutting-edge industrial metal cleaning technologies on the market. More…

Perform Metal Cleaning

Industrial Cleaning

How Metal Fabrication Companies Perform Metal Cleaning

Metal fabrication is a huge industry, with countless types of uses. Whether it's used to burn, weld, or cut raw materials, metal manufacturing companies are in high demand. Before steel fabrication can take place, you have to perform metal…

micro bubble diffuser

Water Treatment

What Is a Micro Bubble Diffuser and How Does It Work?

Everyone has been there. You're taking a shower when you look down at the drain and wonder, "where does the water go?" All of the wastewater you produce goes down the drains and toilets in your home into the local sewer system or septic tank. If…

industrial powder coating

Industrial Painting

What Makes Industrial Powder Coatings Both Strong and Enduring?

Did you know that the industrial powder coating market should be worth $19.9 billion by 2027? That impressive figure is based on a compound annual growth rate in the industry of 7.0% between 2020 and 2027. It's not a huge surprise, though,…

industrial painting services

Industrial Painting, manufacturing

How to Hire the Best Industrial Painting

Do you know how industrial painting services differ from commercial or residential painting? You're probably most familiar with residential painting, especially if you've successfully completed several DIY home painting projects. As for commercial…

industrial manufacturing

Industrial Painting, manufacturing

The Best Industrial Manufacturing Resources: An Ultimate Guide

The manufacturing industry is, to say it frankly, massive. In 2020, it's projected that manufacturing is worth $4.7 trillion dollars globally. There's no surprise that the market is down 22.7%, considering COVID-19 and the various lockdowns…

machinist tools

fabrication, manufacturing

The Machinist and Machining Tools 101

Schaus-Vorhies Manufacturing (SVM) takes on several unique, custom projects. These projects are designed and constructed from the ground up. Usually, the projects require parts we have to make and assemble on site. That calls for not only top-notch…

metal fabrication

fabrication, Industrial Painting

Metal Fabrication Finish and Paint

There are many companies within the Schaus-Vorhies family. We cover contracting, water treatment, metal cleaning, fabrication, and more. Lately, in these posts, we’ve been focusing on the manufacturing (SVM) side of things. Yet, many projects…

custom railing

fabrication, manufacturing

Custom Railing Fabrication - Part 2

Schaus-Vorhies Manufacturing (SVM) prides itself on manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our fabricators, machinists, and engineers create the best that you can find anywhere from systems designed for heavy-duty industrial use to…

custom metal railings

fabrication, manufacturing

Custom Metal Railings And Stairwell Fabrication

Schaus-Vorhies Manufacturing (SVM) provides a great many services to our clients. We can do everything from putting together a crane rail system supporting a crane capable of picking the heaviest loads, to designing and constructing the housing…

sand bed cleaning

Industrial Cleaning

The Fluidized Sand Bed And Metal Cleaning Applications

Schaus-Vorhies Kleaning (SVK) is focused on providing you with the cleaning services available. Whether you are sending us tools and machinery to refurbish, sending them from a third party manufacturer, or coming over from Schaus-Vorhies Manufacturing…

History of Welding

fabrication, manufacturing

The History of Welding And Fabrication

Throughout history, welding, in its simplest form, has been around for more than two thousand years. Archeologists have found evidence of pressure welded gold boxes dating back at least that far. The Egyptians figured out how to weld iron by…

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