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]
New Managing Director for German Heat Treat Supplier
New Managing Director for German Heat Treat Supplier Earlier this year we had an unfortunate news item about German heat treat supplier “Avion Europa” entering “Bankruptcy Proceedings”. One of the owners of “Avion”, albeit in a small minority position was Mr. Sebastian Köchling. It would appear that “Sebastion” in now the Managing Director of…
World’s Largest Commercial Heat Treater Adds More LPC Capacity
World’s Largest Commercial Heat Treater Adds More LPC Capacity Bodycote Polska Sp. z o.o., a part of the global Bodycote Group – the world’s leading provider of heat treatment services – has purchased a CaseMaster Evolution vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This investment is another step in the development of the Bodycote branch in…
“The Monty Heat Treat News”-August 2025 Edition.
“The Monty Heat Treat News”-August 2025 Edition. The link below will take you to the August 2025 edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News” for 30 years the globes most popular heat treatment publication. These are just a few of the stories included in this edition; US Manufacturer Commissions New Mesh Belt Furnace Line Bluewater…
Desktop Metal Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Desktop Metal Files for Bankruptcy Protection “Desktop Metal” of Burlington, MA, USA a supplier of jet metal 3D printing system has just entered “Bankruptcy Protection”. Our readers might very rightly ask; “why should ” The Monty Heat Treat News” a website dedicated to the heat treatment industry care about this?” The answer is rather…
“H-O-T” Completing Furnace Installation
“H-O-T” Completing Furnace Installation Commercial heat treater “H-O-T” ( Härte- und Oberflächentechnik) is one of the largest commercial heat treaters in Europe and as such we have mentioned this company several times over the years, most recently just a few months ago when they announced that they had invested in a…
“Top 52” Heat Treater Completes Expansion
“Top 52” Heat Treater Completes Expansion “Advanced Heat Treat Corp.” of Waterloo, Iowa, USA has consistently made “The Monty Heat Treat News” list of the [http://52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2025]”52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters” for many years now. According to this press release the…
Bodycote 2022 Financials
Bodycote 2022 Financials Commercial heat treat giant UK based Bodycote has just released their full year results for year ended 31 December 2022 and they are impressive. The highlights are below and the full report (which makes for fascinating reading about the global heat treating market) can be found here;…
Aalberts Surface Technologies Announces Expansion Of Austempering Capabilities In Ohio And Arkansas
Aalberts Surface Technologies Announces Expansion Of Austempering Capabilities In Ohio And Arkansas “Aalberts surface technologies – HIP | braze | heat treatment announces a significant expansion of its austempering capabilities and capacity in Canton, OH and Ft. Smith, AR. Three atmosphere-to-salt furnaces will be added at the existing facility…
Induction Heat Treating Corp., Makes Acquisition
Induction Heat Treating Corp., Makes Acquisition Located in Chrystal Lake, Illinois, USA Induction Heat Treating Corp., is a very rare type of commercial heat treater in that the company only offers Induction heat treating. Founded in 1946 it now has over 60 employees working out of a 35,000 square foot facility. Induction Heat Treating -…
Captive Heat Treater Finishing Installation of 3rd Mesh Belt Line
Captive Heat Treater Finishing Installation of 3rd Mesh Belt Line Recently we have had several stories about chain manufacturer and captive heat treater Allied Locke in Dixon, Illinois, USA expanding their heat treat department. In a November 2022 posting we told how the company was installing a third mesh belt furnace line. These photos show the…
Ipsen Repurposes Ceramics Facility for Hot Zone Production
Ipsen Repurposes Ceramics Facility for Hot Zone Production Pecatonica, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2023) – Ipsen in Pecatonica, Illinois (formerly Ipsen Ceramics) is being repurposed for vacuum furnace hot zone assembly. The plant is currently undergoing major refurbishments, including new lighting, HVAC, roofing, and other interior and exterior…
European Furnace Builder Makes Management Changes
European Furnace Builder Makes Management Changes After company founder and long-time CEO of BOSIO d.o.o., Mr. Hugo Bosio, turned to new challenges, the management of the successful industrial company was reorganized on February 1, 2023. As a new addition to the management team of AICHELIN Group, Mr. Marko Klinc will be in charge of production at…