Aerospace Firm Makes Major Investment in Vacuum Heat Treat Furnaces
(Editor's Note; GE Aerospace is one of the largest in-house heat treaters in the world in terms of vacuum heat-treating capacity. Over the years "The Monty Heat Treat News" has had numerous stories about GE Aerospace divisions adding vacuum heat treat capacity, along the same lines our understanding...
End of the Line for World’s Largest Plasma Nitriding Location
At one point in time the "Bosch Fuel Systems" location in Kentwood, Michigan, USA boasted what was probably the largest plasma nitriding location in the world (Source; the late David Pye who knew as much or more about plasma nitriding as anybody in the world). At one point in time this location...
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 Heat Treater Makes Major Investments
Advanced Heat Treat Corp.® (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services and metallurgical solutions, has invested in two additional pieces of equipment at its Cullman, Alabama location. The equipment will expand capacity for induction hardening and gas nitriding, supporting increased production...
When NOT to Bring Heat Treating In-House-A Case Study
It is always a hot topic whether manufacturers should bring heat treating in house or "farm" it out to commercial heat treaters. Many considerations enter the mix including; Do the volumes justify the high costs of installing a heat treat department? Does the manufacturer want to add a process which...
Heat Treatment Names in the News
Lets start off the week of March 9th, 2026 by having a look at some well known (and some not so well known) individuals who are changing direction in the global heat treatment industry; Jim Feltner, CEO, FPM Heat Treating. For a number of years now Jim Feltner has been CEO of one of the largest...
Gasbarre Selected to Design Custom Thermal Processing System for Specialized Government Manufacturing Facility
St. Marys, PA — Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems (Gasbarre) has received an order for a custom-engineered box furnace and loading system to be installed at a U.S.-based manufacturing facility, marking a new customer relationship and demonstrating Gasbarre’s ability to deliver solutions tailored...
North American Heat Treater to Install 8th Batch IQ Furnace
In 31st place on our list of the "52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2025" you will find "Metex Heat Treating" of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This 40 year old, family owned business processes over 8o million pounds of material per year, mainly through mesh belt continuous furnace...
CAN-ENG Becomes FANUC Authorized System Integrator for Industrial Furnace Automation
"CAN-ENG Furnaces International Ltd. (CAN-ENG) is proud to announce that it has been certified as a FANUC Authorized System Integrator (ASI), expanding its capabilities in robotic automation for industrial furnace systems and thermal processing equipment. This certification recognizes CAN-ENG’s...
Countdown to “North Americas Largest Captive Heat Treaters”
As we count down to the 2026 list of the "15 Largest Captive Heat Treaters-North America-2024" (coming the week of January 26th) "The Monty" looks look back at a company which was in the #2 position on our 2024 list of "The Largest"-"GKN ePowertrain Newton, North Carolina". "2024 Posting; Largest...
You Think You Have a Big Vacuum Furnace?
Courtesy of furnace builder "SECO/WARWICK" we have a photo of the largest vacuum furnace we at "The Monty" have ever seen. This unit is capable of loads of over 100 tons and has a diameter of 12' (4 meters). The furnace (which was installed a few years ago at a location in California) is designed to...
Commercial Heat Treater Receives Vacuum Furnace in “Double Quick” Time
(Editors Note; Yes, the name of the commercial heat treater mentioned in this SECO/WARWICK press release really is "More Heat Treatment A.S."-threw us off also). "It took just four weeks from the moment the order was placed for SECO/WARWICK to deliver one of its most versatile products, the...
What do the Largest Captive Heat Treaters Look Like in 2026?
In a heat treatment industry exclusive "The Monty Heat Treat News" regularly publishes a list of the "15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America" . Currently we are in the process of putting together our 2026 rankings, a list which will see some substantial changes from our 2024 list in that we...
USA & European Furnace Builders Enter Licensing Agreement
"St. Marys, PA — January 2026 — Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems (Gasbarre) announced a licensing agreement with SOLO Swiss SA (Porrentruy, Switzerland) granting Gasbarre exclusive rights to promote, sell, and manufacture the SOLO ProfiTherm® heat treating system in North America. ProfiTherm is...
John Hillenbrand Joins McLaughlin Furnace Group as Sales Manager
"McLaughlin Furnace Group" of Avilla, Indiana, USA is very pleased to announce that Mr. John Hillebrand recently joined the company as Sales Manager. In this position, John will be responsible for the firm's sales efforts around the world. John brings a wealth of experience to the company having...