Reports Suggest Bodycote Has Sold Their New Berlin, WI Facility
Reports Suggest Bodycote Has Sold Their New Berlin, WI Facility A report in the “Milwaukee Business General” is suggesting that commercial heat treating giant “Bodycote” has sold their New Berlin, Wisconsin facility. While details are scarce, the report says; “A longtime New Berlin industrial facility operated by Bodycote Thermal Processing has…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2026 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2026 Edition Welcome to the May 2026 edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News” featuring over 100 pages of the most up to date heat treatment industry news and trends combined with updated surplus heat treat equipment listings. This issue features these stories and lots more; AI Data Centers Spiking New Vacuum Furnace…
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]
UPDATE; Aichelin Meets to Discuss Strategy/Nitrex Integration
UPDATE; Aichelin Meets to Discuss Strategy/Nitrex Integration October 9th, 2025 we had a news item about “Aichelin Meeting to Discuss Strategy about the Nitrex Integration” , in this news item we mentioned we did not see a Nitrex representative. A sharp eyed viewer corrected us. Apparently the individual standing on the latter second from the…
Recommended Procedures for Installing a Butterfly Valve By Jim Grann, Technical Director and Nate Sroka, Quality Assurance Engineer Ipsen
Recommended Procedures for Installing a Butterfly Valve By Jim Grann, Technical Director and Nate Sroka, Quality Assurance Engineer Ipsen Ipsen furnaces use resilient seated butterfly valves that require periodic replacement as seals wear. While the installation appears straightforward, following proper procedures prevents part failure and…
New Vacuum Heat Treating Firm in Texas?
New Vacuum Heat Treating Firm in Texas? When you think of heat treating in Texas you think oil & gas a “boom or bust” industry if there ever was one. Unfortunately, times are tough in the “oil patch” and most heat treaters in the state, both commercial and captive are finding business to be “challenging”. From adversity springs innovation…
Largest Nitriding Furnace in North America Now in Production
Largest Nitriding Furnace in North America Now in Production Earlier this year commercial heat treater “Nitrex” announced they would be installing what they believe to be the “Largest Nitriding Furnace in North America” -a beast with working dimensions of approximately 14′ diameter and 11′ deep with a weight capacity of 80,000…
Special Alloys in the Heat Treatment Industry-“Radek Houdek, Cronite Group”
Special Alloys in the Heat Treatment Industry-“Radek Houdek, Cronite Group” We are especially pleased today to be able to offer you this “Heat Treat Podcast” featuring “Mr. Radek Houdek”, of global high temperature alloy supplier “Cronite Group” . Our host, “Mr. Carlos Torres” asks a number of “probing” questions about “special…
Rodney Strasser Joins Ipsen USA as Regional Service Manager – Southeast Region
Rodney Strasser Joins Ipsen USA as Regional Service Manager – Southeast Region Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2025) – Ipsen USA is proud to introduce Rodney Strasser as the new Regional Service Manager in the Southeast Region. Operating out of Atlanta, Georgia, Strasser will be responsible for coordinating and leading a team of Ipsen…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” to Visit “Top 15” Captive Heat Treater
“The Monty Heat Treat News” to Visit “Top 15” Captive Heat Treater For a number of years “The Monty” has offered a heat treat industry exclusive-a list of the 15 largest single location captive heat treaters in North America-this list can be found…
American Isostatic Presses, inc, in Columbus Ohio has Expanded its Manufacturing Facility!
American Isostatic Presses, inc, in Columbus Ohio has Expanded its Manufacturing Facility! USA Based, premier Design/build manufacturer of Isostatic Presses is excited to announce the recent expansion of our Manufacturing Operations in Central Ohio. This expansion further increases our footprint, capacity and technological capabilities while…
Gas Spring Manufacturer Installs 4 Vacuum Nitriding Systems
Gas Spring Manufacturer Installs 4 Vacuum Nitriding Systems “KALLER®” is a brand name for gas springs and gas hydraulic systems for stamping dies and counterbalance, as well as gas hydraulic suspension systems for heavy-duty off-road vehicles. The company behind “KALLER” is “Strömsholmen” in Tranås, Sweden which in turn is part of the Barnes…
Can-Eng Mesh Belt Lines Sold-That Was Fast!
Can-Eng Mesh Belt Lines Sold-That Was Fast! Now this is quite a story so please pay attention. Early this year it was announced that Commercial Steel Treating in Madison Heights, Michigan, USA was closing their doors (the original story is below). This 200,000 square foot facility housed everything from batch IQ lines to induction systems to…
Auto Parts Supplier “Digitizes” Heat Treat Operations
Auto Parts Supplier “Digitizes” Heat Treat Operations “A leading European automotive component supplier has successfully digitized its heat treatment operations with the implementation of the QMULUS digitalization platform from UPC-Marathon, A Nitrex Company. This strategic upgrade is set to significantly boost operational efficiency…
Discover the Future of Heat Treatment: Exclusive First Look at QMULUS
Discover the Future of Heat Treatment: Exclusive First Look at QMULUS Attention Heat Treatment Professionals! 🌟 For decades, systems like the PROTHERM 9000 and 9800 have set the standard for plant automation and management. But now, the next evolution is here! QMULUS is transforming the future of heat treatment, and we’re thrilled to offer you a…