Stephen Harris, Bodycote CEO to Step Down
This news item goes hand in hand with the release on this page about Bodycote's Trading Update for the first 4 months of 2023. "Bodycote said Wednesday that Chief Executive Officer Stephen Harris will retire next year and that revenue rose for the four-month period ended April 30 as it backed its...
Wm. Wright & Associates Makes Major Investment in Alloy Business
On May 8, 2023 "The Monty Heat Treat News" announced that long standing manufacturers rep firm Wm. Wight & Associates in the US Midwest had signed an agreement to represent Sajjan Precision Castings for high temperature alloy components and furnace fixturing (the press release can be found below...
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 jordan@themonty.com
Heat Treat Giant Releases Trading Update
Bodycote, the world’s largest commercial heat treater (“The Monty Heat Treat News” The Monty Heat Treat News – 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2022 | The Monty) has just released a trading update for the period from January 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023 which shows the company is having...
Solar Atmospheres of California Adds Airbus Approval
"Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA) is pleased to announce we are now Airbus approved for heat treating. Frank Trujillo, Director of Sales for Solar Atmospheres of California, states, “Many Airbus suppliers were in need of a heat treater in the West that could process parts, plates and bars in...
Vacuum Furnace Builder Preparing to Ship LPC Furnaces
Located near Lyon, France BMI Furnaces has been offering vacuum furnaces since 1947 and enjoys a strong, loyal customer base. The company has just announced that they will be shipping to a customer in northern Spain 3 vacuum furnaces, two oil quenching units with a low pressure carburizing option...
Stable Nickel Pricing Means Stable Fixture Pricing
While a number of factors are in play when determining the cost of heat treatment alloy components such as base trays, fixtures, radiant tubes, fans and muffles one component is far and away the determining factor in the cost of alloy items-that factor is of course nickel. The reason is that nickel...
Seco Warwick Division Expanding by 60%
The Buffalo, New York, USA division of Seco Warwick-“Retech” has just announce that they will be expanding their location by 60% and adding up to 60 employees. As a footnote to this story Retech is celebrating their 60th year with a large celebration Friday June 2, 2023. Gord Montgomery of “The...
Where Are They Now-Robert Brachvogel
Robert has had a long career in the North American Captive heat treating industry over the past 20 years. First at Stackpole International (powdered metal parts-vacuum carburizing). Northstar Aerospace (carburizing and press quenching of helicopter gears) and most recently with Triumph Group in...
Memorial Day – In Honor Of Our Heroes
The Monty Heat Treat News would like to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day. It is a day to remember and honor all the brave heroes who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty. View our recent magazines and podcasts by clicking the...
Metal Treating Institute Hosts Session 2 of YES Management Program
MTI hosted session 2 of its famed YES Management Training Program May 24-26 in Pittsburgh, PA. MTI’s 2023 class includes 35 executives from 23 companies. The YES program is a 10- month 4 session executive management training program focused on: - How to Build High Performing Teams- Emotional...
Furnace Builder “Ion Heat” Enters Mesh Belt Furnace Industry
Furnace builder "Ion Heat" who is best known as offering one of the most advanced, cost competitive Ion Nitriding systems around the globe has recently expanded their product offerings to include mesh belt furnace lines. This press release tells the story; "Ion Heat is working on an order for a full...
Oldest US Commercial Heat Treater Has New Controlling Shareholder
According to the press release below Curtis Metal Finishing has a new controlling shareholder by the name of Primat Group. The history of Curtis Metal Finishing is long and distinguished, dating back to 1916 when Hoensheid Steel Treating was formed by Anthony and Ralph Hoensheid (Father and Son)...
European Furnace Builder Has New Majority Stakeholder
"According to this press release, furnace builder SOLO Swiss of Switzerland has a new owner. For European heat treaters the name "SOLO Swiss" is a well known furnace brand, however most North American heat treaters will not be familiar with the company. Having said that the company did install a...
Commercial Heat Treater to Take Over Heat Treating Requirements of Gear Manufacturer
Late in 2022 "The Monty Heat Treat News" had this story about a captive/commercial heat treater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA closing down their heat treat facility in favor of outsourcing the work; "NOVEMBER 29th 2022; Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Closes Doors-Outsources Heat Treating; In...