Largest Commercial Induction Heat Treater North America

Largest Commercial Induction Heat Treater North America

So who is probably the largest commercial Induction heat treater in North America? Well the answer will probably surprise you, Contour Hardening with location in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and Silao, Mexico.  If this surprises you, it certainly surprised us also. The...
Solar Atmospheres Promotes Mike Paponetti

Solar Atmospheres Promotes Mike Paponetti

“Greenville, SC, December 12, 2018 – Solar Atmospheres South Carolina facility proudly announces that Mike Paponetti has accepted the position of Sales Manager. Prior to accepting this position, Mike was the Regional Sales Manager at our Hermitage, PA facility....
Expanite’s Surface Hardening

Expanite’s Surface Hardening

“Expanite the Danish pioneer specializing in surface hardening of stainless steel and titanium—is widely replacing coatings in a variety of demanding applications. For more than 70 years, coatings, in their various forms, have been “the standard” to improve resistance...
Heat Treat Acquisitions/P & L Heat Treating, Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Heat Treat Acquisitions/P & L Heat Treating, Youngstown, Ohio, USA

2018 was a banner year for acquisitions in the North American commercial heat treating industry-possibly a record breaking year (if we ignore Bodycote acquiring Lindberg all those years ago). No company has been more prolific though than Thermal Process Holdings....
Paulo Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Paulo Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Paulo is celebrating its milestone 75th year in business. The company was founded in 1943 in St. Louis by husband and wife Ben and Pauline Rassieur. The two had previously worked for Central Mine Equipment Company. Pauline, after whom Paulo is named, was one of...