As we count down to our upcoming list of the "52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters" we would like to point to what will be a new addition to the list and a rather unusual one at that-a firm which specializes in "Induction" heat treating-the only one on our list that make that boast;

"Induction Heat Treating Corp., Crystal Lake, IL. "Induction Heat Treating Corporation" founded in 1946 recently celebrated its 80th anniversary as a family-owned and operated company. Headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, the company operates 24 hours a day under the leadership of its fourth-generation owner. Expansions into Seymour, Indiana and Waukesha, Wisconsin have further strengthened IHT as the largest induction heat treater in North America.

Dedicated exclusively to induction, IHT's combined 89,900 square feet of facilities house 45 induction machines ranging from 1 kHz to 450 kHz, with power capabilities from 15 Kw to 400 Kw. The company also plans to add two new state-of-the-art machines this year, capable of vertically scanning parts up to 12 feet, 6 inches in length, further enhancing its ability to serve a wide range of customer needs.

In addition to its heat-treating operations, IHT owns and operates its own tooling company, manufacturing induction coils not only for internal use, but also for captive and commercial induction companies worldwide."