A Brief History
The story of Louis Ervin Schwartz could well be called an American Saga.

	1910
	The immigrant Hungarian metal worker started a company in Macon, Georgia that today is one of the largest and most respected commercial and industrial roofing and sheet metal contractors in the country.
	1915
	Brother-in-law Adolph Phaul joined the firm and the company name became Schwartz & Phaul.The company prospered during its early years, and when the founder’s son, Harry, joined the firm in 1929,the company expanded its services to include heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
	1933
	Adoph Phaul died in 1933 and the company name changed to L.E. Schwartz & Son.
	1949
	Louis Schwartz died and his son, Harry, became President.
	1952
	Melvin Kruger, the founder's grandson, joined the company after graduating from the University of Georgia Law School.
	1953
	The company expanded after a devastating tornado ripped through Warner Robins, Georgia, creating a tremendous amount of roofing and sheet metal work during subsequent rebuilding.
	1956
	The company was incorporated and saw continued growth in commercial and industrial roofing and sheet metal.
	1978
	Steve Kruger, the founder’s great grandson, joined the company after graduating from the University of Georgia.
	1985
	L.E. Schwartz & Son opened a new manufacturing facility for it’s Metal Systems Division.
	1987
	The company was recognized as the National Roofing Contractor of the Year by RSI Magazine.
	1991
	A new division called Precision Products began manufacturing precision metal parts and subassemblies.
	1994
	The Precision Products Division became Schwartz Precision Manufacturing, a subsidiary of the corporation, and moved into a second manufacturing facility. That same year L.E. Schwartz & Son, Inc. was named the Georgia Family Business of the Year by Kennesaw State College and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
	1997
	Harry Schwartz died after sixty-eight years of service.
	1999
	Schwartz Precision Manufacturing moved into an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility to support it’s continued growth.
	1999
	Schwartz Precision achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification.
	2001
	The National Roofing Contractor’s Association presented the company with the Gold Circle Award for workmanship.
	2004
	Michael Kruger became the 5th generation to join the company after graduating from the University of Georgia. Also in 2004, Schwartz Precision achieved AS9100 certification which is the aerospace model for Quality Assurance.

Today the company is licensed for business in 6 southeastern states and is recognized nationally as a leader in its field. Some of the most visible roofing and sheet metal projects throughout the southeastern United States are stunning examples of the company’s relentless pursuit of quality and adherence to the founders timeless work ethic.