“ITAR” Compliance an Important Accreditation For Commercial Heat Treaters
“ITAR” Compliance an Important Accreditation For Commercial Heat Treaters June 23rd, we had this story about “Texas Heat Treating” becoming “ITAR” registered earlier this year; ” USA Heat Treater Now “ITAR” Registered “. As it turns out “Texas Heat Treating” is the second commercial heat treater in the state to become “ITAR” Registered, “Lark…
MTI’s 2028 YES Leadership Development Program Sells Out in Just Five Days
MTI’s 2028 YES Leadership Development Program Sells Out in Just Five Days The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) has announced that its 2028 YES (Young Executives Society) Leadership Development Program sold out in just five days after registration opened on July 1, making it one of the fastest-selling classes in the program’s history. The…
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]
Two Captive Heat Treating “Giants” Combine
Two Captive Heat Treating “Giants” Combine Background; According to this press release “Dana Inc.” has just announced an agreement to combine with “Eatons” Mobility business, a combination of two powertrain portfolio’s. The story is of interest to the global heat treatment industry as each of these firms maintains very substantial in-house…
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…
Anthony “Tony” Fortuna 1938-2026
Anthony “Tony” Fortuna 1938-2026 (Editor’s Note; While Tony Fortuna is a name many heat treaters in North America are not familiar with, at one time he was very well known for his founding of “Harbor Metal Treating” , now part of “Bluewater Thermal” ). “Anthony Fortuna, known to all as Tony, a self-made businessman, proud son of the Pennsylvania…
Alloy Pricing Prediction
Alloy Pricing Prediction It would be unfair to unilaterally say that the only factor effecting alloy pricing (baskets, trays, radiant tubes, muffles etc.) is the price of nickel, however it is certainly fair to say that it has a large bearing on the price of 330SS, HU, HT and all those other materials used by the heat treatment industry….
52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters
52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters As we count down to our upcoming list of the “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters” we would like to point to what will be a new addition to the list and a rather unusual one at that-a firm which specializes in “Induction” heat treating-the only one on our list that make that boast;…
Heat Treater Has Great 2025-Starts Expansion
Heat Treater Has Great 2025-Starts Expansion Last week “The Monty Heat Treat News” was invited to visit “BATI Heat Treatment” in Ciénega de Flores, N.L., Mexico during the recent “ASM Heat Treat Mexico” event held in Monterrey, Mexico-needless to say “Gord Montgomery” of “The Monty” jumped at the chance. “BATI Heat Treatment” is part of …
“Dana” Apodaca, Mexico Opens Their Doors to “The Monty”
“Dana” Apodaca, Mexico Opens Their Doors to “The Monty” If “The Monty Heat Treat News” ever puts together a list of the largest in-house heat treaters in the world auto and truck component supplier “Dana Corp.” will undoubtedly be on the list. Their captive heat treating facilities in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa rival any…
Surface Heat Treatment | Craig Zimmerman | THE HEAT TREAT PODCAST #57
Surface Heat Treatment | Craig Zimmerman | THE HEAT TREAT PODCAST #57 Who is the world’s acknowledged expert on Boronizing? Why “Mr. Craig Zimmerman”, Technical Director at “Bluewater Thermal Solutions” and today we dug through our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives and found this really excellent discussion with Craig. Read on and learn…
“Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” Update.
“Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” Update. March 22 of this year “The Monty” had an article entitled “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America” which prompted a great deal of feedback. The feedback has prompted us to say that yes, there is definitely a shortage of North…
European Service Provider to Add Second “HIP” Unit
European Service Provider to Add Second “HIP” Unit ” OWL GmbH” of Germany a provider of “Hot Isostatic Pressing” Services” (Hipping) will be adding a second Hip unit. The new system will have working dimensions of 500 mm (Diameter) X 1500 mm high. Max. Temp will be1350 degrees C with a maximum pressure of 140 MPa and will be NADCAP ready. This…
Ipsen USA Ships Record 14 Furnaces in Five Weeks Amid Strong Global Demand
Ipsen USA Ships Record 14 Furnaces in Five Weeks Amid Strong Global Demand The Ipsen USA Vacuum Technology Excellence Center announces a record-setting milestone, shipping 14 new vacuum furnaces between February 26 and March 31, 2026. This achievement comes as Ipsen reports a strong first quarter for new orders, with Q1 bookings for vacuum…