“Bodycote” Report-Recent Changes
The world's largest commercial heat treater and the only truly global one with 165 facilities across 22 countries is UK based "Bodycote". "The Monty" has long said that if you want to know how the heat treat industry is doing overall, which markets are growing and shrinking and which manufacturing...
Vacuum Furnace For Medical Supplier
SECO/WARWICK will supply a Vector vacuum furnace to the Marle Group, a global manufacturer of orthopedic prosthetics headquartered in Europe. The equipment will be installed in France at Marle Nowak’s facility, which specializes in the production of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, spinal...
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]
Bluewater Thermal Solution Delivers “Burst Heat Treating Capacity”
(Editor's Note; According to Google Burst capacity refers to a system's or service's ability to temporarily exceed its normal, committed limits to handle sudden, short-term spikes in demand, like traffic surges or increased data usage, without failing or slowing down, essentially using "unused"...
MTI Foundation to Award $123,000 in Scholarships
Since 2007, the MTI Educational Foundation has awarded more than $455,000 in educational scholarships to attract and support young talent in the heat treating industry. Continuing this commitment, the Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2026 scholarship application process,...
15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America-JATCO
In a heat treat industry exclusive "The Monty Heat Treat News" regularly publishes a list of the "15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America"-the topic comes up today because "The Monty" team is in the process of updating our list for 2026. Our 2026 list will see some changes-as a matter of fact...
Mark Hemsath Update
Just before Christmas, 2025 "The Monty" mentioned how one of the better known individuals in the North American heat treat industry, "Mr. Mark Hemsath" (formerly with firms such as UPC/Nitrex/GM Enterprises and SECO/WARWICK) had made a change and joined up with heat treat consulting firm "Wingens...
AECO Corp. Announces Promotion of Maryann Remner to President
"Berea, Ohio — [Insert Date] — AECO Corp proudly announces the promotion of Maryann Remner to President, effective immediately. In her new role, Maryann will lead AECO Corp and its three operating subsidiaries — Alloy Engineering, Mach3 Machining, and Thermcraft — driving strategic growth and...
Energy Pricing Putting UK Heat Treater in Jeapordy
(Editors note; "Kepston Limited" is a 110 year old, Nadcap approved commercial heat treater in the UK. The managing director of the firm says that due to the shockingly high energy costs in the country their future is in jeopardy. Read the entire article at "Businesses say Britain’s ‘jam tomorrow’...
Solar Atmospheres Commissions New 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace in Greenville, SC
Greenville, SC, October 28 - Solar Atmospheres is proud to announce the installation and commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Greenville, South Carolina facility. Manufactured by sister company Solar Manufacturing, this state-of-the-art horizontal vacuum furnace features a working...
Material Change Forces Closure of Heat Treat Department
While it is always impossible to predict the future of the heat treat industry, we all sleep well at night knowing that is long as the world continues to use metal in various products we will always have a job. But what if changes in a product's design means no more metal and no more heat...
“Ipsen” Celebrates Second Anniversary of New Tools
Cherry Valley, Illinois (October 28, 2025) – Ipsen Connect, Ipsen’s integrated customer service portal, celebrates its second anniversary with several key updates designed to make it easier for customers to manage their furnaces, parts, and service needs. The latest enhancements to Ipsen Connect...
New Plant Manager For One of the Largest North American Heat Treaters
In 2024 "The Monty Heat Treat News" visited one of the "52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters", "Parker Trutec", based in Springfield, Ohio (the original story is below and it can also be found at "Parker Trutec-One of the Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America"). As an...
Furnace Builder Lands Another Vacuum Furnace Order
"SECO/WARWICK will supply a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace to a leading manufacturer of advanced technological solutions for the aerospace industry. This will be the third SECO/WARWICK vacuum device operating at the Partner’s Indonesian facility. The new furnace will enhance production...
A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Simon Blantern’s 47 Years with Bodycote
Marking nearly five decades of innovation, mentorship, and excellence in the global heat-treatment industry. (Editors Note; In the attached photo Simon is second from the right. This photo is from a story we did in 2021 entitled "Bodycote/Rolls Royce, Derby, UK". Another related story can be found...