Furnace Builder Shows Off Newest Facility
When furnace builder "Aichelin", one of the largest furnace builders in the world extended an invitation to "The Monty Heat Treat News" to visit their location in Celje, Slovenia Gord Montgomery jumped at the chance and we are glad we did. Parent company Aichelin Holding is located in Mödling,...
Heat Treatment “Monday Morning Briefing”
Ex "Bluewater Thermal Solutions" CEO Takes Over Reins at R.M. Young Company; "R.M. Young Company, a leader in meteorological instrumentation, announced the retirement of President Tom Young, marking the end of an era for the family-founded and operated company. Tom, who has been an integral part of...
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]
Heat Treating Cuba
Last year Gord and Dale Montgomery of "The Monty Heat Treat News" visited Cuba in a desperate hunt to find a heat treating facility in this Caribbean country. Alas we were unable to find one although we did hear rumors about an installation. As it turns out the rumors were correct and we can now...
SSI Travelling Road Show
Furnace controls company SSi of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA has always strongly believed in the value of hosting small, one day technical seminars all around North America-hence our term "Travelling Road Show". These seminars typically attract from 20 to 60 attendees from both captive and commercial heat...
Brazilian Heat Treater Adding Vacuum Furnace
Today we go to Brazil for a news item about a commercial heat treater adding a new vacuum furnace-read on; "Isoflama is expanding its hardening plant and has ordered a new and modern Vector vacuum furnace, which will be connected to the superior production system, significantly streamlining the...
US vs: European Heat Treating-One of the Differences
Over the years the team at "The Monty Heat Treat News" has visited literally hundreds of captive and commercial heat treats around the globe and we are constantly asked: "Does heat treatment differ much around the world"? The answer is that except for small differences heat treating is heat treating...
Voestalpine Fastening Systems Adds Furnace Capacity
"voestalpine Fastening Systems" a supplier to the railway industry, is adding hardening capacity of steel parts with a technological line consisting of multiple furnaces and washers. The process will be carried out in a protected nitrogen atmosphere with temperatures up to 1742°F (950°C) on parts to...
Counting Down to the “Top 50” Heat Treats For 2025
Since 1999 “The Monty Heat Treat News”has been publishing annually a list of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America based upon yearly sales, last year's list can be found at "50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2024" Before we introduce our 2025 list in 2 weeks we will...
Ipsen Japan Strengthens Customer Service Team with New Director
"Ipsen Japan is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Masakazu Kanaka in the role of Customer Service Director. In this newly created role, Kanaka san is responsible for the growth of all Ipsen Japan customer service business, which includes retrofits, parts and service. As a member of Ipsen...
Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Closes Doors-Outsources Heat Treating
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA we find a reasonably large Captive/Commercial heat treater by the name of Treat All Metals, a division of Regal Rexnord Corp., a manufacturer of electric motors and power transmission components headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin. For many years Treat All offered a...
Captive Heat Treater Closes Down-Throws Heat Treat Furnaces on the Used Market
Back in early 2020 it was announced by the Timken Company that their recently acquired Diamond Chain Company division in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA would be permanently closed by 2023 with operations moving to other Timken facilities; “FEBRUARY 4, 2020. The 102-year-old Diamond Chain...
Is Commercial Heat Treating Profitable?
The obvious answer to this question is that yes commercial heat treating can be quite profitable, however it can also be a very difficult way to make a living. Lets look at a real life example. The listing below is for a North American commercial heat treater currently on the market which “The Monty...
Two Leading Heat Treat Technology Companies Integrate to Create Better Customer Outcomes
"Effective immediately, C3 Data’s real-time pyrometry compliance software enables digital uploading of certificate data of all TT Electronics thermocouples. TT Electronics is a leading UK provider of thermocouples and design-led advanced electronic technologies for performance critical applications...
Heat Treating of High End Power Transmission Components (Originally Published June 7, 2022)
Auburn, Indiana, USA is home to Auburn Gear LLC a very progressive manufacturer and captive heat treater who recently invited “The Monty Heat Treat News” to inspect their manufacturing facility and in house heat treat department. “Auburn Gear, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom...