Major Acquisition in Mexico Heat Treatment Industry
In "blockbuster" news from the Mexican heat treat market we have learned that one of the largest commercial heat treaters on the country "Grupo ETSA Especialidades Termicas" very recently acquired a firm by the name of "Termproces" in Puebla, Mexico. "Termproces" is a commercial heat treater...
Where Are They Now – Seth Montgomery
In the US Midwest Mr. Seth Montgomery has worked in sales positions for firms such as commercial heat treater Thermal Process Holdings and FPM-he has now changed direction slightly while remaining in the heat treatment industry. Seth recently became an outside sales representative for foundry...
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]
Furnace Builder Finds Sucess in the Chinese Market
"In 2010, the SECO/WARWICK Group made a strategic decision to expand its operations in Asia by establishing the SECO/WARWICK company in China. Today, 15 years later, it is one of the key assets in the SECO/WARWICK Group. The Chinese company is now a leader in providing advanced technologies for the...
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Mr. Trevor Jones
Today our handsome and charming host "Mr. Carlos Torres" of "The Heat Treat Podcast" speaks "Vacuum Furnace Technology" with "Mr. Trevor Jones", President of "Solar Manufacturing" one of the largest North American builders of vacuum furnaces. Previous episodes of the "Heat Treat Podcast" can be...
USA Furnace Builder Closes Down
May 22, 2025 "The Monty Heat Treat News" announced that commercial heat treater "Missouri Heat Treat Had Closed Their Doors". Missouri Heat Treat was a division of "Unitherm Furnace, LLC", also in Wentzville, MO, USA and according to their website Unitherm was founded in 1980 and over the years had...
Global Heat Treater Announces Financials for First 4 Months of 2025
"Bodycote" the world's largest commercial heat treater has just announced revenue for the first 4 months of 2025. For a summary of the results we went to "Alliance News". In related news "The Monty Heat Treat News" recently interviewed Mr. Jim Fairbairn, CEO of the company an interview which can be...
ECM USA Announces the Retirement of William (Bill) Gornicki Following 35 Years of Distinguished Service in the Heat Treat Industry
ECM USA proudly announces the upcoming retirement of William (Bill) Gornicki, effective June 2025. After an exceptional 35-year career in the heat treat industry, Bill will be stepping into a well-earned retirement. The entire ECM team extends our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to Bill as he...
USA Commercial Heat Treater Reopens in Upgraded Facility
"TS USA", a commercial heat treater in Chattanooga, TN, US has just reopened their upgraded facility after some very substantial investments-their official press release can be found below. This facility closed in 2024 after a tragic accident which occurred May 30th, of that year-the details of the...
Change in Management at Thermal Process Holdings
Thermal Process Holdings is ranked by “The Monty Heat Treat News” as one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America-find out their ranking at The Monty Heat Treat News – 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2022 | The Monty Effective March 30, 2023 the President and CEO of...
California, USA Heat Treater Closes Doors
"In Chatworth, California, USA we find a small commercial by the name of Thermal Technologies who summarize their company thusly; "Thermal Tech, Inc. (TTI) provides thermal processing of materials for a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive and medical. We strive to meet customer...
Furnace Manufacturer Delivers a Nitriding System in Turkey
Arslan Aluminyum recently added three new extrusion presses to its production, increasing the demand for nitriding dies and necessitating a large-capacity nitriding system for the biggest press. Because the plant was upgraded and a new nitriding system furnace was required to help double the...
Robert J. (Bob) Swanlund February 13, 1957 – March 14, 2023
Longtime Metlab employee Robert J. (Bob) Swanlund of Philadelphia passed away suddenly at his residence last week. Bob was the beloved husband of Sharon, married for over 30 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Anthony and Brianna. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Alexander,...
Ask the Heat Treat Recruiter
The Monty Heat Treat News has worked closely with International Search Partners, a US search firm which is known for being the only recruiting agency in the world working exclusively in the heat treatment industry, for many years now. In 2023, The Monty is pleased to announce that this relationship...
Colorado, USA Heat Treater Moves to Larger Building, Adds More Capacity
We last mentioned commercial heat treater Metalex in Berthoud, Colorado, in June of 2022 when the company added a deep cryogenic system (the original posting is below). Since that time the firm has moved into a new 10,000 ft facility and added another cryogenic system, again from the same...













