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…
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 Lands Very Substantial “Boronzing” Order
USA Heat Treater Lands Very Substantial “Boronzing” Order (Editors Note; Find out how “Bluewater Thermal Solutions” compares in size to other North American commercial heat treaters according to “The Monty” ” 52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2025″) “GREENVILLE, SC — Bluewater Thermal Solutions, the largest…
German Furnace Builder Forming Partnerships in China
German Furnace Builder Forming Partnerships in China “OCTOBER 13/2025, Rohde Schutzgasoefen GmbH (Hanau); Strengthening global partnerships: Jörn and Natasha Rohde visit customers in China As part of an international business trip, Jörn Rohde and Natasha Rohde visited several customers in China in the region of Shanghai, Taicang, Changshu,…
Mark Hemsath, Nitrex Furnace/UPC-Marathon
Mark Hemsath, Nitrex Furnace/UPC-Marathon As part of the news item above about “Aichelin/Nitrex” “The Monty” has learned that “Mark Hemsath”, President/CEO, Nitrex Furnace and UPC-Marathon has parted ways with the company. In retrospect this is absolutely no surprise as his position no longer exists due to the acquisition. Very recently “The…
Aichelin Meets to Discuss Strategy/Nitrex Integration
Aichelin Meets to Discuss Strategy/Nitrex Integration The recent acquisition of furnace builder and controls company Nitrex by Austrian furnace builder “Aichelin” has been one of the top news stories in the heat treatment industry in 2025 ” AICHELIN Group Completes Acquisition of NITREX Divisions”. A big question for the industry is; “how will…
Where Are They Now-“Bill Morie” & “HTSU”
Where Are They Now-“Bill Morie” & “HTSU” For over 13 years “Mr. Bill Morie” was with the maintenance team at commercial heat treater “Braddock Metallurgical” in the US Southeast ending up as Maintenance Manager at the Daytona Beach, Florida location (Braddock Metallurgical is ranked as one of the “52 Largest North…
Heat Treatment Congress (HK) 2025 Heat Treat Show-Wiesbaden, Germany
Heat Treatment Congress (HK) 2025 Heat Treat Show-Wiesbaden, Germany We at “The Monty Heat Treat” have always maintained that our favorite heat treat exhibition outside of the USA is the annual “HK” show held October of every year in Cologne, Germany (before Cologne it was held in Wiesbaden, Germany). For a variety of reasons, the show this…
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Facility Expansion
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Facility Expansion To this interesting press release from commercial heat treater Solar Atmospheres, we can add that Gord Montgomery of “The Monty Heat Treat News” was fortunate enough to be able to see this facility at the very beginning. The individual with his thumbs up in one of the photos below is none other…
Top 50 Heat Treater Appoints General Manager
Top 50 Heat Treater Appoints General Manager Commercial heat treater Paulo, ranked as one of the 50 largest North American commercial heat treaters by “The Monty Heat Treat News” has appointed a new Plant Manager for their St. Louis, MO location; https://themonty.com/project/the-montys-50-largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treaters-2024/ …
SECO/WARWICK CEO Talks About the Past 5 Years
SECO/WARWICK CEO Talks About the Past 5 Years It has been 5 years now since Mr. Sławomir Woźniak was appointed CEO of the SECO/WARWICK Group and to mark the occasion Slawomir was asked about what has changed during his tenure-his answers are below. To compliment this interview we would like to point you towards an interview “The Monty Heat Treat…
Top 50 Heat Treater Adds Gas Nitriding System
Top 50 Heat Treater Adds Gas Nitriding System “Aalberts Surface Technologies” is ranked by “The Monty Heat Treat News” as one of the 50 largest commercial heat treaters in North America-find out where at https://themonty.com/project/the-montys-50-largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treaters-2024/ We mention them today as their Livonia…
Heat Treating in Turkey-DÖNÜŞÜM ISIL İŞLEM
Heat Treating in Turkey-DÖNÜŞÜM ISIL İŞLEM From a regular reader in the Turkish heat treat market about commercial heat treater “DÖNÜŞÜM ISIL İŞLEM”, one of the larger in the country; Dönüşüm Isıl İşlem , based in Kocaeli , has one of the most qualified heat treatment facilities in Turkey , which has continued its activities both domestically and…
Heat Treatment Names in the News
Heat Treatment Names in the News Mr. John Levensky has spent most of his working life in sales positions in the commercial heat treat industry in the western US. Just recently he became Business Development Manager at Heat Treatment Australia in Los Angeles. Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) is the largest commercial heat treater in Australia and…