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 —…
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]
Vacuum Furnace Investment for Medical Device Market
Vacuum Furnace Investment for Medical Device Market “Solar Atmospheres of Western PA is expanding our footprint in the medical device market with the addition of a brand-new Solar Manufacturing all-metal hot zone vacuum furnace, engineered specifically for the high-vacuum processing of critical medical components. To support this growth, our…
Robotics & Automation in the Heat Treat Industry
Robotics & Automation in the Heat Treat Industry August 10th of this year we had a story entitled ” Robots in the Heat Treatment Industry-Wallwork Group” which came from a UK heat treater who recently installed a robot to help with a vacuum braze line. The press release prompted us to look at other examples of automation and robotics in the…
SECO/WARWICK Lands 9th Furnace Order from Gas Turbine Producer
SECO/WARWICK Lands 9th Furnace Order from Gas Turbine Producer SECO/WARWICK , a world leader in heat treatment technology, has signed another contract with a Global Partner from the energy industry for the delivery of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with gas cooling up to 6 bar abs. This is the ninth device delivered by SECO/WARWICK to…
Auto Parts Manufacturer Reverses Course on Vacuum Carburizing
Auto Parts Manufacturer Reverses Course on Vacuum Carburizing “McGard Industries” manufactures anti-theft devices like lug nuts, wheel locks, and marine security products, and is a leading manufacturer of mechanical anti-theft devices. The firm maintains a very large, clean and modern manufacturing facility in Orchard Park, New York, USA which…
“Hi-Tech Steel Treating” Invites “The Monty” to Tour Their Plant
“Hi-Tech Steel Treating” Invites “The Monty” to Tour Their Plant Recently “Mr. Kevin Stone” of commercial heat treater “Hi-Tech Steel Treating” in Saginaw, Michigan, USA invited “Gord Montgomery” of “The Monty Heat Treat News” for a tour of his facility, a tour which took place Thursday August 14, 2025. Founded in…
Bearing Company Auctioning HT Furnaces-Call in The Scrap Guys!
Bearing Company Auctioning HT Furnaces-Call in The Scrap Guys! Timken Bearings is auctioning off a great deal of equipment at two North Carolina, USA facilities later this month-the auction includes a number of heat treat furnaces-if it didn’t include heat treat furnaces the auction mention would not grace the pages of “The Monty Heat Treat News”…
Stable Nickel Pricing Means Stable Fixture Pricing
Stable Nickel Pricing Means Stable Fixture Pricing While a number of factors are in play when determining the cost of heat treatment alloy components such as base trays, fixtures, radiant tubes, fans and muffles one component is far and away the determining factor in the cost of alloy items-that factor is of course nickel. The reason is that…
Seco Warwick Division Expanding by 60%
Seco Warwick Division Expanding by 60% The Buffalo, New York, USA division of Seco Warwick-“Retech” has just announce that they will be expanding their location by 60% and adding up to 60 employees. As a footnote to this story Retech is celebrating their 60th year with a large celebration Friday June 2, 2023. Gord Montgomery of “The Monty Heat…
Where Are They Now-Robert Brachvogel
Where Are They Now-Robert Brachvogel Robert has had a long career in the North American Captive heat treating industry over the past 20 years. First at Stackpole International (powdered metal parts-vacuum carburizing). Northstar Aerospace (carburizing and press quenching of helicopter gears) and most recently with Triumph Group in Macomb County,…
Memorial Day – In Honor Of Our Heroes
Memorial Day – In Honor Of Our Heroes The Monty Heat Treat News would like to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day. It is a day to remember and honor all the brave heroes who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty . View our recent magazines and podcasts by clicking the…
Metal Treating Institute Hosts Session 2 of YES Management Program
Metal Treating Institute Hosts Session 2 of YES Management Program MTI hosted session 2 of its famed YES Management Training Program May 24-26 in Pittsburgh, PA. MTI’s 2023 class includes 35 executives from 23 companies. The YES program is a 10- month 4 session executive management training program focused on: – How to Build High Performing Teams…
Furnace Builder “Ion Heat” Enters Mesh Belt Furnace Industry
Furnace Builder “Ion Heat” Enters Mesh Belt Furnace Industry Furnace builder “Ion Heat” who is best known as offering one of the most advanced, cost competitive Ion Nitriding systems around the globe has recently expanded their product offerings to include mesh belt furnace lines. This press release tells the story; “Ion Heat is…