Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News”
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News” On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” informs the industry about individuals in the industry making career changes-promotions, retirements, changes in direction-these are the individuals who make our headline for Friday, June 19th 2026; Steven Sumner Retiring; Steven has spent most of his…
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” had an in-depth article entitled; “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” . The story provoked such an avalanche of interest that we are providing regular updates on this…
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]
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…
Solar Manufacturing is Growing – Join Our Engineering and Service Teams
Solar Manufacturing is Growing – Join Our Engineering and Service Teams Solar Manufacturing is hiring for two critical positions— Senior Mechanical Engineer and Field Service Technician —for the design and support of high-performance vacuum furnaces used across the aerospace, defense, and commercial heat-treating industries. Now Hiring: Senior…
Controlling the Nitriding Layers and Process with Metallography By Dr. Edward Rolinski, Jesse Hyder & Mike Woods
Controlling the Nitriding Layers and Process with Metallography By Dr. Edward Rolinski, Jesse Hyder & Mike Woods Nitriding is the thermochemical process for producing surface layers in ferrous alloys, such as steels and cast irons used for making various mechanical components and tools [1]. Ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC) is a process of…
Ipsen USA Hires David Choate as Director of Field Service to Expand Customer Support in North America
Ipsen USA Hires David Choate as Director of Field Service to Expand Customer Support in North America “Ipsen USA is pleased to announce the hiring of David Choate as Director of Field Service. David oversees all field service operations in North America, including repairs, installations, relocations, retrofits and the teams supporting those…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Surplus Heat Treat Equipment
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Surplus Heat Treat Equipment Since 1995 “The Monty Heat Treat News” has maintained one of the largest lists of surplus heat treat equipment available in the world. Currently we have almost 200 listings ranging from Batch IQ Furnaces, to Lab Items, Vacuum Furnaces, Table Blast Machines and a host of other listings all…
U.S. Army Arsenal Commits to New Endothermic Generator
U.S. Army Arsenal Commits to New Endothermic Generator McLaughlin Furnace Group Press Release, AVILLA, IN, USA, May 11, 2023; McLaughlin Furnace Group of Avilla, Indiana, USA is very pleased to announce that they were recently award a contract for a Tru-Mix™ Endothermic Gas Generator by the U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal, in Watervliet, NY, USA….
CO2 Emissions & The Heat Treatment Industry-Part IIII
CO2 Emissions & The Heat Treatment Industry-Part IIII As already mentioned in many articles, the reduction of emissions as well as the energy efficiency of the entire process line are currently one of the top issues in industrial heat treatment processes, especially in Europe. As a result, the perennial questions on the minds of management…
Heat Treater Invests in new “Surface” Batch IQ Furnace
Heat Treater Invests in new “Surface” Batch IQ Furnace In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada we find commercial heat treater “Thermex Metal Treating, a long established firm owned and run by Mr. Norm Hanson. Thermex is a “full service” commercial heat treater offering Induction Hardening, Nitriding, Carburizing and a number of other processes….