Aerospace Industry Continues to Invest in Thermal Processing Equipment
"SECO/WARWICK Secures Repeat Order from Major Thai Aerospace Manufacturer" "A producer of engine blades for aircraft has chosen SECO/WARWICK` as the supplier of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace for the second time. SECO/WARWICK's modern technology will support the production of components...
ECM USA Strengthens Sales Team with Marco Möser as Senior Sales Engineer to Support Western U.S. Demand
ECM USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Möser to Senior Sales Engineer for the Western U.S., reinforcing our dedication to meet increasing demand for advanced vacuum furnace technology across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience in the heat treatment industry,...
Used Furnace And Equipment Listings
“The Monty” has one of the largest listings for used heat treating equipment in North America. Below you will find our two most recent additions and also a categorized listing by furnace type. If you don’t find what you are looking for let us know and we will find it for you. Have equipment to sell? We are here to find you a buyer, just drop a line to [email protected]
Solar Atmospheres Expands California Operations with New 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace
Solar Atmospheres is pleased to announce the installation and full commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Fontana, California facility, further expanding the company’s high-pressure vacuum heat treating capabilities in the western United States. The furnace, manufactured by sister...
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?
In early 2024 "The Monty Heat Treat News" published an article entitled "Metlab HT Closing Giving Gear Suppliers “Headaches” -fast forward to 2026 and that closing still has gear suppliers reaching for the aspirin bottle. "Metlab Heat Treat" in Wyndmoor, PA, USA at the time had the largest...
Premier Aircraft Manufacturer Places Multiple Furnace Order
One of the world's best known aircraft manufacturers recently placed an order for multiple vacuum furnaces. This multi-million-dollar order has been placed with a North American vacuum furnace builder with delivery expected towards the end of 2026. There will be a formal announcement at an upcoming...
“Molla srl” Installs 4th Roller Hearth Line
According to Austrian furnace builder "Aichelin" forging company "Molla srl" of Italy has just installed and commissioned their 4th automated roller hearth line; "Together with our long-standing sales partner Efisio Carutti (Carutti S.r.l.), we have successfully installed and commissioned the...
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Trevor Jones/Solar Manufacturing
Today "The Monty Heat Treat News" digs deep in our "Heat Treat Podcast" archives to find one of our most popular discussions. In this episode our host "Carlos Torres" speaks with "Mr. Trevor Jones", President of one of the largest vacuum furnace builders in North America "Solar Manufacturing". ...
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales
Job Title: Vice President of Sales Location: Remote-based, with enterprise-wide responsibility for revenue performance across all BWTS operations, including the Houston, TX facility and six (6) additional industrial facilities in PA, MI, IN, and IL. Role Overview The Vice President of Sales is...
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems
"Retech, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, has announced the sale of two customized Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) casting systems to a long-standing overseas partner supporting power generation turbine manufacturing. The two systems, engineered to support equiaxed (EQ) and directionally solidified...
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market
Recently "The Monty Heat Treat News" has had several news items about the UK heat treatment market, unfortunately many of them have been rather depressing as they mention tales of closures and bankruptcies. However this item is more positive in that it announces the acquisition of a commercial heat...
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales
Vacuum Furnace Builder Ipsen USA based in Rockford, IL has appointed Mr. Matt Clinite VP of Sales. For almost 12 years Matt has worked with Ipsen in a variety of sales positions. Very recently Matt was appointed to the top sales position with the company, VP of Sales a position in which we at "The...
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit
"Burloak Technologies Inc, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has completed its most recent Nadcap audit, supporting the use of the company’s heat treatment capabilities in demanding sectors. Burloak’s Ontario facility also offers standalone specialized thermal processing, including: Hot Isostatic...
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be)
Listed below, alphabetically below are the largest heat treatment events around the world for 2026. “The Monty Heat Treat News” has attended many of these events over the years and have found some to be worthwhile and others a waste of time. Read on for our recommendations; Xi'an International...
Bodycote Mooresville, North Carolina Adding Diffusion Hardening Vessel
"Surface treatment specialist Bodycote has announced the addition of S³P ADM® (Austenitic, Duplex, Martensitic) to its range of services in the United States, expanding the company’s Specialty Stainless Steel Processes (S³P) portfolio and bringing advanced stainless steel surface hardening...