USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Their Doors
USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Their Doors Earlier this week, Phoenix Metal Treating, located at W190 N11350 Carnegie Drive in Germantown, Wisconsin, officially closed down. This 40 year old family owned company operated several medium sized Beavermatic and Ipsen batch IQ furnaces and catered largely to the local automotive parts suppliers….
Japanese High-Tech Sector Orders SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace
Japanese High-Tech Sector Orders SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace (Editor’s Note; In this press release Maciej Korecki, Vice President of the SECO/WARWICK Group’s Vacuum Segment states; “This order will support the production of components for gas turbines”. Recently “The Monty Heat Treat News” published an article entitled, ” AI Data Centers Spiking…
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]
USA “Alloy” Supplier “Alcon” Appoints New VP Sales & Supply Chain
USA “Alloy” Supplier “Alcon” Appoints New VP Sales & Supply Chain Alcon Industries of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, one of the largest North American suppliers of high temperature, cast alloy components for the heat treatment industry has appointed a new “Vice President Sales & Supply Chain”. “Mr. Justin…
Changes at Ipsen India
Changes at Ipsen India (Editors Note; Ipsen is one of the globe’s largest furnace builders. According to this press release the CEO, of Ipsen, India, Mr. Shubhendra Pansee will shortly be stepping down). “(December 16, 2025) – Ipsen Technologies Pvt Ltd. CEO Mr. Shubhendra Panse has announced his decision to leave the company by February 28,…
End of the Year to Bring Heat Treat Facility Closure
End of the Year to Bring Heat Treat Facility Closure Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” had this story about an upcoming commercial heat treat closing in Michigan, USA; ” US Company to Exit Commercial Heat Treating”. As an update to this story we can say that the closure will go ahead 12/21/2025 and unless something changes in…
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Earns Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Earns Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status for heat treating and brazing—an honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance….
Heat Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert
Heat Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert In our humble opinion “Mr. Bob Fincken”, Sales Manager for controls company “SSi” is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the entire heat treat industry when it comes to furnace control. We are honored to be able to share his knowledge today in the form of this interview. “Bob…
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven Wisconsin Oven is pleased to announce the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Standard Draw Batch Oven (SDB Series) to a United States Military Base. This industrial oven will be used for heat treating various aerospace components. This equipment is engineered to meet the critical safety…
Acquisition in the US Commercial Heat Treatment Industry
Acquisition in the US Commercial Heat Treatment Industry This is just the first acquisition of a commercial heat treater in the USA, tomorrow we will be announcing a second acquisition-stay tuned. “MCLEAN, VA, March 27, 2024 – Washington Equity Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Tube Bending Technology (“Tube Bending”),…
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Completes Facility Expansion
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Completes Facility Expansion “Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of its 20,000 square-foot facility expansion, marked by the official receipt of an occupancy permit from Chesterfield Township. This expansion enhances the company’s capabilities and strengthens its position as a…
European Vacuum Furnace Builder Investing in USA
European Vacuum Furnace Builder Investing in USA IVA Schmetz a very substantial player in the European vacuum furnace builder is expanding into the North American market as you can read in this press release. It is our understanding that the company is setting up a sales office in the US Midwest. This photo shows part of the IVA team at the FNA…
SECO/WARWICK Division Makes US Acquisition
SECO/WARWICK Division Makes US Acquisition “The acquisition of ReMelt Scientific by Retech, a division of SECO/WARWICK Group, marks a significant step in rounding out the SECO/WARWICK products and services portfolio. This strategic move enables both the vacuum and aluminum melting divisions to offer even more comprehensive process solutions…
Ron Waligora, COO of AFC-Holcroft Announces Retirement
Ron Waligora, COO of AFC-Holcroft Announces Retirement Ron Waligora, Chief Operating Officer for AFC-Holcroft, with a heavy and happy heart has announced his retirement date of May 4, 2025. Ron graduated with a BSME degree from Michigan Technological University and was immediately hired by Holcroft in the summer of 1988 as a Field Service…
Engineered HT Announces Site Manager and More “People” News
Engineered HT Announces Site Manager and More “People” News Mike Harrison, Engineered Heat Treat; Mike has certainly had a long and varied career in the North American heat treatment industry. Over the years he has acted as General Manager of the Bodycote location in Canton, Michigan, spent time with furnace builder Gasbarre and most…