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...
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 Announces 2024 Sales Figures-Future Plans
"2024 financial review: AICHELIN Group sets strategic course for further expansion Stable development in a challenging environment Expansion of global partnerships and service expertise The AICHELIN Group, a member of Berndorf AG and global provider of industrial heat treatment solutions, looks back...
US Memorial Day
Monday, May 26th marks "Memorial Day" in the USA. WG Montgomery Ltd., "The Monty" will resume regular news items Tuesday May 27th. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty. View our recent magazines and podcasts by clicking the following link....
Another USA Commercial Heat Treat Closes Its Doors
"Missouri Heat Treat Inc.", in Wentzville, Missouri, USA was founded in 1980 and up until recently offered a number of different processes such as press quenching, carburizing, carbonitriding, stress relieving and normalizing. Going through our records we find that the only mention "The Monty Heat...
Super Systems Mexico Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Super Systems Mexico Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification: Committed to Quality and Customer Service At Super Systems Mexico, we are proud to announce that we have achieved ISO 9001:2015 Certification, an international standard that validates the implementation of a robust quality management system...
Consolidation Amongst Largest North American Captive Heat Treaters
Each year for the past decade "The Monty Heat Treat News" has put together a list of the “15 Largest Single Location Captive Heat Treats in North America”. As of early this year two of the companies on this list merged when "American Axle & Manfacturing (AAM)" acquired "Dowlais Group...
Ohio Metallurgical-Top 52 Heat Treater
When "The Monty Heat Treat News" published our industry exclusive list of the "52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters" for 2025 we included a brand new entry "Ohio Metallurgical" of Elyria, Ohio. While we have known the firm for many years our understanding of the company is reasonably...
AICHELIN Modernizes SKF Plants in Lüchow, Germany
"Retrofit of 5 Roller Hearth Furnaces Increases Production Reliability and Performance. Retrofitted AICHELIN roller hearth furnaces (© AICHELIN Service GmbH). Mödling/Ludwigsburg/Lüchow (ptp/22.03.2023/08:00) - SKF GmbH produces different roller bearing products in their plant in Lüchow in Lower...
Heat Treat Technical Seminar With SSi Being Held In Mississauga, Ontario
Enhance your understanding of the heat treating industry! This unique opportunity will give you the chance to network with fellow heat treaters and listen to how others are attacking industry specifications, addressing everyday problems, and looking to innovate in the future. There is a link to the...
Captive Heat Treater Makes Substantial Heat Treat Investments
Chain manufacturer and captive heat treater Allied Locke in Dixon, Illinois, USA has graced the pages of "The Monty Heat Treat News" several times in the past because of their substantial investments in their heat treat department. Another recent investment has been into their metallurgical lab...
Captive Heat Treater Celebrates 35 Years of Production
The Honda “Anna Engine Plant” in Anna, Ohio is one of the largest engine builders and consequently one of the larger in-house heat treaters in North America. The company recently celebrated 35 years of production with this summary of where the plant has come from and where it is going. Of most...
Solar Atmospheres of California Installs Large Car Bottom Air Furnace
"Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA) successfully installed a brand new 14 foot long car bottom Air Furnace with a total load capacity of up to 30,000 pounds. The furnace was surveyed in accordance with AMS2750 and is uniform within ±10°F (Class 2). The furnace has a working zone that is 60-inches...
Bill Disler, CEO Of AFC Holcroft Leaving
“The Monty Heat Treat News” searched through our archived photos for our most recent picture of Bill and we came across this one taken in October of 2022 at the heat treat exhibition in Cologne, Germany. Bill is on the left, flanked by the former CEO of Aichelin, Peter Schobesberger, Christian...