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]
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…
GM Enterprises And Its’ Place in the Aichelin Aquisition of Nitrex
GM Enterprises And Its’ Place in the Aichelin Aquisition of Nitrex The recent acquisition of “Nitrex by Aichelin” caught the global heat treat industry by surprise; ” Blockbuster Acquistion in the Global Heat Treat Furnace Industry “. While the official press release was reasonably detailed it certainly raised a host of questions about how…
Furnace Company Appoints Managing Director
Furnace Company Appoints Managing Director The AICHELIN Group, one of the world’s leading providers of heat treatment solutions, has appointed Philippe Maetz as the new Managing Director of its subsidiary SAFED, based in Besançon, France, effective July 2025. In his new role, he will be responsible for further expanding the wire mesh belt…
“Space Company” To Receive Stress Relieving Oven
“Space Company” To Receive Stress Relieving Oven “Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Batch Oven with a powered load/unload table to a leading space exploration company. This custom batch oven will be used to stress relieve titanium parts. The stress relieving oven is designed for a…
Ask the Expert: Process Gas Handling and Safety Contributors: Jim Grann, Craig Moller, Nate Sroka, Cavan Cardenas
Ask the Expert: Process Gas Handling and Safety Contributors: Jim Grann, Craig Moller, Nate Sroka, Cavan Cardenas “Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Argon, Acetylene, and Propane are among the most frequently used industrial gases in heat treating. Each have their own use properties, handling instructions, and safety protocols. In this article, we are going to…
Aerospace Company Completes Expansion Which Includes Vacuum Brazing
Aerospace Company Completes Expansion Which Includes Vacuum Brazing Aerospace company Barnes has just completed the expansion of a new facility in East Granby, Connecticut, USA. This facility boasts several vacuum brazing systems. “BRISTOL, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Barnes Aerospace proudly announces the completion of its newly expanded…
Aerospace Heat Treating-Safran Group S.A.
Aerospace Heat Treating-Safran Group S.A. Querétaro, Mexico, April 12, 2024; Safran S.A., is a French multinational aerospace and defense corporation that designs, develops and manufactures aircraft engines, helicopter engines, spacecraft propulsion systems as well as various other aerospace and military equipment. https://www.safran-group.com/…
Aalberts Surface Technologies Adds Nitrex System
Aalberts Surface Technologies Adds Nitrex System Aalberts Surface Technologies, the second largest commercial heat treater in the world recently added more nitriding capacity at their Telford, UK facility in the form of a Nitrex system. ” We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to our range of cutting-edge technologies at Aalberts…
Snap On Tools to Install L & L Oven
Snap On Tools to Install L & L Oven “L&L Special Furnace Co. has shipped a model QDD29 economical dual-chamber heat-treating and tempering oven to an equipment provider located in the Midwest. The furnace will ultimately be installed in a Snap On production facility servicing tool and die support within the company’s production line. The…
Dana Corporation, Queretaro, Mexico-Top 11 Heat Treater
Dana Corporation, Queretaro, Mexico-Top 11 Heat Treater Auto parts giant Dana Corporation needs no introduction as one of the globe’s largest suppliers of auto and truck parts (and of more interest to us at “The Monty Heat Treat News” one of the largest in house heat treaters in the world). As an example of how much heat treating the company…
Andreas Fritz of HEMO Talks Cleaning Systems
Andreas Fritz of HEMO Talks Cleaning Systems We are very excited to be speaking today with Mr. Andreas Fritz, CEO of cleaning system experts “HEMO”. In our opinion “HEMO” offers the most advanced cleaning technology solutions in the heat treatment industry. Read on. “The Monty Heat Treat News” is very excited to be speaking with Mr. Andreas…