Much of the company's early business focused on the residential service work. After World War II, St. Louisans sought electrical upgrades to power electrical ranges and other new conveniences. About this time, Schaeffer Electric began serving the Archdiocese of St. Louis, a relationship that continues today with service to parishes, schools, and the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica.
The company became more involved in commercial projects to meet the needs of the growing city of St. Louis. In the mid-1940s, Schaeffer Electric added motor repair and rebuilding services as more equipment required electric motors and control services.
During this time another key partnership was formed when Schaeffer Electric completed extensive work on St. Mary's Hospital. That initial work in the health care industry led the company into partnerships with many hospitals and healthcare facilities for their electrical and communication construction, maintenance and service needs.
By the mid-1960s, Schaeffer Electric had become a trusted name in home and commercial electrical work. When long-time customer Maritz, Inc. moved to a new location in Fenton, Missouri, Schaeffer Electric performed the majority of the electrical work at the new campus. The company continued to provide service to Maritz over the next 30 years.
Carl I. Schaeffer passed away in 1969 and was succeeded by his oldest son, Gerald, who was assisted by other members of the family. The company continued to grow steadily to become one of the most recognized and well-respected electrical contractors in the St. Louis area.
Daniel Schaeffer became president Schaeffer Electric in 1990, advancing the path paved by his father and grandfather to meet St. Louis' electrical needs while offering new services. Schaeffer Electric added a Communication Division in 2001, and expanded in 2006 to offer lighting maintenance for commercial and industrial clients.
For three generations, Schaeffer Electric has been a trusted partner to countless customers and businesses throughout the city of St. Louis and the surrounding area. The key to this success has been in the personal, professional service we offer our customers and daily expression of our commitment to performance, quality and integrity.
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