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]
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”…
Darius Szczekocki Obituary
Darius Szczekocki Obituary Last week we mentioned the very surprising and upsetting passing of Mr. Darius Szczekocki, a very well-known figure in the North American heat treat industry-below is his obituary. “Darius Szczekocki Obituary; With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father,Darius Andrew…
New Design Cryogenic Unit Enters Production in the USA
New Design Cryogenic Unit Enters Production in the USA “Stack Metallurgical Group” based in Portland, Oregon, USA is a company that firmly believes in the value of publicity-the company has been making tremendous investments in new heat treatment equipment in 2025 and every single investment has provided a new press release. Today’s press…
Oldest US Commercial Heat Treater Has New Controlling Shareholder
Oldest US Commercial Heat Treater Has New Controlling Shareholder According to the press release below Curtis Metal Finishing has a new controlling shareholder by the name of Primat Group. The history of Curtis Metal Finishing is long and distinguished, dating back to 1916 when Hoensheid Steel Treating was formed by Anthony and Ralph Hoensheid…
European Furnace Builder Has New Majority Stakeholder
European Furnace Builder Has New Majority Stakeholder “According to this press release, furnace builder SOLO Swiss of Switzerland has a new owner. For European heat treaters the name “SOLO Swiss” is a well known furnace brand, however most North American heat treaters will not be familiar with the company. Having said that the company did install…
Commercial Heat Treater to Take Over Heat Treating Requirements of Gear Manufacturer
Commercial Heat Treater to Take Over Heat Treating Requirements of Gear Manufacturer Late in 2022 ” The Monty Heat Treat News ” had this story about a captive/commercial heat treater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA closing down their heat treat facility in favor of outsourcing the work; “NOVEMBER 29th 2022; Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Closes…
Auto Parts Maker to Receive Aluminum Solution Oven
Auto Parts Maker to Receive Aluminum Solution Oven “Wisconsin Oven is pleased to announce the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Horizontal Quench System to a manufacturer of products for the automotive industry. This system will be used for the solution treatment of aluminum. The maximum temperature for this horizontal quench furnace is…
Robert Joseph Adamski, May 21, 2023
Robert Joseph Adamski, May 21, 2023 Bob spent over 25 years of his career working at the Ford plant in Sterling Heights Michigan which involved him running the heat treat department. He held numerous positions at the company and was influential in many ways. Below is the full obituary. ADAMSKI, Robert “Bob” J. Age 54. May 21, 2023. Beloved…
MTI Board Approves Workforce Development Strategy
MTI Board Approves Workforce Development Strategy The Metal Treating Institute is excited to announce the Board of Trustees have approved the most progressive strategy in recent history for workforce development in the heat treating industry. This initiative, called Jobs of Tomorrow will help attract the next generation of workers to the heat…