Schrader Mechanical Inc.-SMI West

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Our thoughts go out to all of those in harm's way during these unprecedented times. Please Stay Safe.

Working at night certainly has its perks... Especially during this heatwave we are currently experiencing in Lodi.

It’s impossible to predict when and if equipment will go down. But what is predictable is that our techs will step up at any hour to get/keep our customers running. Crush has begun and SMI is ready. Thank you to our hard working technicians that will stop what they are doing after hours to handle emergencies! SMI is ready for anything 24 x 7.

As Crush Season draws near tanks are going into place at Oak Farm Vineyards to begin the exciting process of turning grapes into wine.

"Behind the success of every business there is a family". Here at SMI we have three generations working hard in our business office to ensure SMI's success continues throughout the years. www.smiwest.com

Cherry Season is in full swing. It has been called the sweetest Six weeks of Spring/Summer. Here at SMI we are running to keep up with the demand. We are thankful for our techs who are working long hours to maintain the packing plants and assure the process runs smoothly.

Yes, we can build that too.... These SMI Engineered and fabricated conveyor lines were built in house in our very own SMI Fabrication shop. To learn a bit more about our fabrication division check out our website. https://www.smiwest.com/machinery-design---fabrication.html

Congratulation to our business partners at Michael David Winery for being named "American Winery of the Year" https://www.winemag.com//michael-david-american-winery-ws/

Installation of the Flash Détente system was a nice change of pace for our installation crews. What is the Flash Détente? Flash Détente is a thermovinification technology, which was developed in Southern France in order to increase the quality of wines enhancing the colors, flavors and other essential wine making elements.

How can you not love the look of brand new copper piping? Standing back and admiring the beauty of these pipes just before they are insulated is always a treat. www.smiwest.com

Thank you Truex Insurance and the awesome Squeeze Burger Truck for a delicious and fun lunch!

There is always something to be thankful for... The sunrise this morning on the job site was spectacular.