The World's Premier Provider of Plasma Cold Hearth Melting System

Retech Systems LLC is also a global leader in the supply of vacuum metallurgical equipment.

The World's Premier Provider of Plasma Cold Hearth Melting System

Retech Systems LLC is also a global leader in the supply of vacuum metallurgical equipment.

Our History

Our advanced processes and technologies have been applied to melting, refining and casting reactive and refractory metals, such as Titanium & Titanium alloys, super alloys and rare earth metals. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of equipment for the advanced thermal processing of material in controlled atmospheres.

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Our History

Since 1963, Retech has been a global leader in the supply of metallurgical processing equipment for demanding industries in ever-changing markets.

Retech has been a pioneer in the application of Electron Beam Cold Hearth Melting, Plasma Cold Hearth Melting, and Cold Wall Induction. Retech also developed the Rototrode® (non-consumable arc) and Plasma Arc Centrifugal Treatment (PACT™) technologies. Each custom engineered system produces products with the unique metallurgical and geometric properties that are required by the application.

1963

In 1963 Retech was founded in Marin County, California by Max Schlienger and began development on its first Vacuum Arc Remelt (VAR) System.

Earl Good

Managing Director / President

Earl has spent a majority of his working career with three different companies, General Electric Environmental Services, Marsulex Environmental Technologies and Metso Minerals. He has held roles of increasing responsibility throughout his career, including various management positions. With Metso Minerals since 2003, Earl held the positions of FDG Product Manager, Manager of Proposals and Estimating, Vice President, Global ETO and Vice President Global Engineered Spares. During his most recent roles at Metso Minerals, Earl was responsible for driving growth in the business unit and developing and implementing various global initiatives. Earl possesses exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with diverse cultural groups. He has gained hands-on leadership experience across a range of product lines and multi-disciplined teams, including management of multiple locations. Earl graduated from Penn State University, where obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Eight years later, he received a Master of Business Administration Degree from Lebanon Valley College. Earl has been married to his wife, Lori, for almost twenty-five years and they have two children; Callie and Madison.

Management Team

Managers

Product Directors

Matthew Poeller

Sr. Director of Operations

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Amy Munksgard

Financial Controller

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Heather D'Amico

Human Resources Manager

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James Ullrich

Customer Service Manager

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Christopher Jackson

Business Development Manager

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Mission

Thanks to the experience and expertise of our employees

As well as in cooperation with our business partners, we create innovative products that provide our customers with reliable, safe, and environmentally responsible metallurgical solutions, to best ensure the economic efficiency of our customer businesses.

Vision

Retech’s vision is to be the premier supplier of equipment for the advanced thermal processing of material in controlled atmospheres.

Our Guiding Values

Safety

We are all responsible for our personal safety and the safety of those around us. There is nothing so important that would require us to compromise personal safety, the safety of others, or the safety of the community and environment.

Relationships

Retech values its relationships with its employees, customers, and business partners. We treat others with respect and demonstrate integrity in all that we do.

Quality

Retech takes pride in the quality of its products, services, and customer satisfaction. We honor our commitments and take pride in our leadership position in the industry.

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The most fully integrated furnace manufacturer

Retech is also the most fully integrated furnace manufacturer in the world, providing customer access to our wide range of in-house resources, including technology, material and process development. All in an effort to achieve the individual requirements of each project, our team of specialists works with each customer to tailor relevant, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

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A leading innovator

Retech has contributed important system advancements in many areas of process and technology development, including precision pouring, plasma arc melting, consumable casting and metal powder production. With over half of our products built to service the international markets, Retech understands the need for vacuum metallurgical equipment and processes that are both proven and state-of-the-art.

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