Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News”
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News” On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” informs the industry about individuals in the industry making career changes-promotions, retirements, changes in direction-these are the individuals who make our headline for Friday, June 19th 2026; Steven Sumner Retiring; Steven has spent most of his…
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” had an in-depth article entitled; “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” . The story provoked such an avalanche of interest that we are providing regular updates on this…
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]
MTI Technical Standards Committee to Host Key Events During Upcoming Nadcap Meeting in Pittsburgh
MTI Technical Standards Committee to Host Key Events During Upcoming Nadcap Meeting in Pittsburgh As aerospace specifications continue to evolve and audit requirements become increasingly complex, staying informed and connected has never been more important for heat treaters. That’s why the Metal Treating Institute’s Technical Standards Committee…
USA Heat Treater Receives Nadcap® Accreditation for Heat Treating
USA Heat Treater Receives Nadcap® Accreditation for Heat Treating “Nadcap® recognizes “Metalex Thermal Specialties” for its commitment to continual improvement in aerospace quality BERTHOUD, COLORADO – June 2026 – Metalex Thermal Specialties announces that it has received Nadcap® accreditation for Heat Treating, demonstrating the company’s…
Management Changes at Furnace Builder
Management Changes at Furnace Builder Following the completion of the consolidation of the SECO/WARWICK Group’s U.S. companies, the organization in the United States is entering the next stage of development. Donald Marteeny, who has been associated with SECO/WARWICK for many years, is assuming the role of Managing Director of SECO/WARWICK USA….
Induction Melting Technology-A Discussion
Induction Melting Technology-A Discussion Today we have a discussion with “Mr. Alfayo” , Chief Marketing Officer of “Electroheat Induction” of Jersey City, New Jersey a supplier of Induction Melting Systems; “From humble beginnings to becoming a world-renowned name in induction technology, Electroheat Induction has carved out a distinctive…
Bluewater Thermal Seeking Regional Sales Manager – Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, or adjacent)
Bluewater Thermal Seeking Regional Sales Manager – Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, or adjacent) Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Location: Remote based, with a primary focus on supporting the commercial growth of our six (6) industrial facilities located in PA, MI, IN, and IL. Secondarily, promoting the products and services performed at our Houston,…
Two Captive Heat Treating “Giants” Combine
Two Captive Heat Treating “Giants” Combine Background; According to this press release “Dana Inc.” has just announced an agreement to combine with “Eatons” Mobility business, a combination of two powertrain portfolio’s. The story is of interest to the global heat treatment industry as each of these firms maintains very substantial in-house…
Devastating HT Fire Leaves Manufacturers Scrambling for Alternatives
Devastating HT Fire Leaves Manufacturers Scrambling for Alternatives Tuesday June 2, 2026, commercial heat treater “IMT Elemental” (formerly H & S Heat Treating) in Port Robinson, Ontario, Canada suffered what can only be described as a “devasting” fire, we have this report from “Niagara This Week.com” ; “JUNE 3; There were no injuries —…
“Alloy” Supplier Wins Honda “New Supplier Award”
“Alloy” Supplier Wins Honda “New Supplier Award” In an industry, first a furnace alloy supplier has won the “Honda New Supplier Award” . “Sajjan, LLC” represented in North America by “William Wright & Associates” was presented the award at a recent ceremony. According to “KC Wilbur” of “William Wright” the award recognizes new suppliers who…
Anthony “Tony” Fortuna 1938-2026
Anthony “Tony” Fortuna 1938-2026 (Editor’s Note; While Tony Fortuna is a name many heat treaters in North America are not familiar with, at one time he was very well known for his founding of “Harbor Metal Treating” , now part of “Bluewater Thermal” ). “Anthony Fortuna, known to all as Tony, a self-made businessman, proud son of the Pennsylvania…
Alloy Pricing Prediction
Alloy Pricing Prediction It would be unfair to unilaterally say that the only factor effecting alloy pricing (baskets, trays, radiant tubes, muffles etc.) is the price of nickel, however it is certainly fair to say that it has a large bearing on the price of 330SS, HU, HT and all those other materials used by the heat treatment industry….
52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters
52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 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;…
End of the Line for LPC at Auto Parts Manufacturer
End of the Line for LPC at Auto Parts Manufacturer We have a final update to several stories about an LPC (Low Pressure Carburizing) installation at a USA auto parts maker. Unfortunately, after all this time and investment, “McGard Industries” as mentioned in the story below is exiting the LPC arena and unless a buyer is found shortly for their…