Ratigan-Schottler Manufacturing

About Ratigan-Schottler Manufacturing

Ratigan-Schottler Manufacturing has operated from the same workshop in Beatrice, Nebraska since its founding in 1940 by Louie Schottler. The company began as a woodworking shop serving local churches and has remained in the same location for over eight decades, drawing on the region’s tradition of fine craftsmanship. The firm specializes in solid oak church furniture, producing custom pews, chancel furnishings, liturgical pieces, curved radius pews, and flexible seating. Its 65,000-square-foot facility houses state-of-the-art fabrication equipment where skilled craftsmen handle every step from lumber milling to final assembly. The company reports having served more than 2,500 churches and built over 500,000 linear feet of pews. Customers are primarily Christian congregations across the United States, including projects in Hawaii. The company’s installation teams travel nationwide to deliver and anchor pews using a concealed anchor system. Past clients include churches in Oklahoma, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin, as noted in testimonials. Ratigan-Schottler emphasizes three pillars—craftsmanship, service, and tradition—as its differentiators. It promotes an in-house design team that collaborates directly with clients, a seamless process from quote through follow-up, and a commitment to hand-selected northern hardwoods such as red oak, white oak, maple, mahogany, and cherry.

Company details

Location

Beatrice, Nebraska

Company type

Manufacturer

Founded

1940

Lead time

Turnaround times vary; immediate availability for certain jobs and short turnaround times for pew production

Listed under

• Furniture & Woodworking Manufacturers in Nebraska

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