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]
MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 17 Students
MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 17 Students The MTI Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 outstanding students have been awarded scholarships totaling $80,000 to support their pursuit of education and careers in materials science, metallurgy, engineering, and related industrial and technical fields….
Heat Treat Fixturing-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
Heat Treat Fixturing-“The Heat Treat Podcast” For several years now “The Monty Heat Treat News” has been featuring “The Heat Treat Podcast” in conjunction with our witty, knowledgeable and enthusiastic host Mr. Carlos Torres. One of our most popular podcasts featured “Mr. Jim Wilbur” of “Wm Wright & Associates” one of North…
Reader Question-“Does Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces Still Exist?”
Reader Question-“Does Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces Still Exist?” We always appreciate reader’s questions about the heat treatment industry and are happy to provide answers if we can. In this case a reader posed this question; “I am looking at a used car bottom furnace which appears to be in quite good condition and reasonably priced….
SECO/WARWICK Lands Another Order In the Aerospace Industry
SECO/WARWICK Lands Another Order In the Aerospace Industry “A premium manufacturer in the aviation industry has invested in an advanced vacuum furnace for brazing fuel system components for aircraft engines. SECO/WARWICK will deliver yet another vacuum furnace system for a manufacturer of components for aircraft engines. This is the result of…
Commercial Heat Treater “Bodycote” Bets on Zero Carbon Emissions
Commercial Heat Treater “Bodycote” Bets on Zero Carbon Emissions Bodycote, the world’s largest commercial heat treater has long been very vocal about it’s ambitious sustainability agenda both under it’s previous CEO, Mr. Stephen Harris and it’s current CEO, Mr. Jim Fairbairn (an interview with Mr. Fairbairn can be found at: “The…
Wally Bamford “Can Eng” 1932-2025
Wally Bamford “Can Eng” 1932-2025 The obituary for Wally Bamford paints the picture of an individual who led a remarkable life full of many accomplishments. For the team at “The Monty” we will always think of Wally as the man who brought mesh belt furnace lines to North America, a feat which significantly changed the entire industry. “CAN-ENG…
USA ADI Facility Now Closed
USA ADI Facility Now Closed Back in 2018 US commercial heat treater “Applied Process” (now part of Aalberts Surface Technologies) announced a new facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, US which would perform ADI (austemper ductile iron-a relatively uncommon process). Earlier this year Aalberts stated that this facility would close with an expansion…
KGO, Wetter, Germany
KGO, Wetter, Germany During a visit to a number of heat treat industry suppliers and heat treaters in Germany, Gord and Jordan Montgomery of “The Monty Heat Treat News” took the opportunity to visit a well known furnace builder in Wetter, Germany by the name of “KGO”. At this point we should probably correct what we just said-according to…
Ipsen Customer Service (ICS) Team Expands to Support Growing Aftermarket Needs
Ipsen Customer Service (ICS) Team Expands to Support Growing Aftermarket Needs Ipsen bolsters its aftermarket team with the addition of two new Regional Sales Engineers. Tyler Free will support customers in the Midwest, while Charlie Preston will serve the Southeast region. They join a seasoned team, including Steve Mondorf (West), Tom Sutherland…
Automotive Company Orders Second EndoFlex Generator From UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex Company
Automotive Company Orders Second EndoFlex Generator From UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex Company “An automotive company in South America has recently placed a follow-up order for a second EndoFlex generator from UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex company. Following the successful installation of a 200 m³/h EndoFlex unit last year, the new generator, boasting a…
SSi Mexico
SSi Mexico Recently Jordan and Gord Montgomery of ” The Monty Heat Treat News ” attended the ASM 2024 Heat Treat exhibition in Queretaro, Mexico during which time they were able to visit a number of in house and commercial heat treaters in area. For many of these visits their hosts were the local SSi team-they well deserve a mention; SSi Mexico…
German Fastener Manufacturer Adds Mesh Belt Furnace Line
German Fastener Manufacturer Adds Mesh Belt Furnace Line Today (April 22, 2024) ” The Monty ” was able to visit a large German manufacturer of automotive and aerospace fasteners. What made this visit very memorable was that the company is just days away from starting up a brand new mesh belt furnace line with a capacity of 1,000 kg/hour (2,200…