Tariffs and the Heat Treat Industry
The hottest topic in the world these days and by extension the hottest topic in the heat treat industry is tariffs. How are they affecting the industry-Mark Hemsath, President, Nitrex / UPC-Marathon / G-M Enterprises offers these thoughts; "Hi Gord, in answer to your question on how global...
Where Are They Now-Tony Schaut
For years-22 to be exact Mr. Tony Schaut worked with commercial heat treater Bodycote in Upstate NY. The bulk of that time was with the Rochester NY facility; however he ended up as Senior General Manage overseeing both the Syracuse and Rochester locations-the Rochester location was eventually...
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]
Ohio, USA Metal Processing Company to Temporarily Slow Down/Halt Production
Founded in 1951 "AMAC Enterprises Inc." is part of a very rare breed, a firm which offers heat treating, phosphating, packaging and electroplating of fasteners and stampings-all in one location. As a matter of fact it is such a rare breed that we know of only one other company in North America which...
Carburizing of Large Gears / Haerterei Reese-Our Most Recent Advertiser
Fascinating place "Haerterei Reese" in that they can heat treat some of the largest gears in the world. This article was published after a visit by "The Monty Heat Treat News" just a few months ago. We are proud to say that the company is our most recent advertiser, their banner ad can be found on...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” April 2025 Edition
The April 2025 edition of "The Monty Heat Treats News" has almost 100 pages of the most up to date news and trends from the North American and European heat treatment markets. Some of our top stories include these include these from the USA, Italy and Slovenia; "The Heat Treat Podcast" speaks...
“TAVENGINEERING” A Giant in Vacuum Furnace Servicing
March 26th "The Monty Heat Treat News" looked closely at one of the larger vacuum furnace builders in the world "Furnace Builder “TAV” Lands Order# 1,001-“The Monty” Visits". In this article we mentioned in passing their sister company "TAVENGINEERING"-we are now in a position to offer a few more...
ECM Mexico
The Mexico heat treatment industry has a new vacuum furnace supplier entity – ECM Mexico, doing business as MEXVAC ECM, S.A. DE C.V., a subsidiary of ECM USA, Inc. The ECM Mexico team, consisting of Juan Cruz (Operations Manager Mexico), José López (Field Service & PLC Engineer), led by...
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks “Retrofits & Upgrades”
Today our handsome and eloquent host "Mr. Carlos Torres" talks with a heat treat industry legend, "Mr. Don Longenette". Don brings a lifetime of experience into his discussion about heat treat retrofits, upgrades and the importance of training the next generation. Did you like this article? Click...
L&L Ships An Atmosphere-Controlled Retort Burn-Off Furnace
"L&L Special Furnace Company, Inc. has delivered a Model XLC3672 to a Midwest manufacturer of ceramic matrix parts (CMCs). CMCs materialize when nano fibers of silicone carbide or other ceramic nano threads are wound together, forming various sheets and 3D printed shapes deployed in aerospace...
In House Heat Treater Continues to Expand Heat Treat Department
Headquartered in Dixon, Illinois, USA Allied Locke is a manufacturer of chain and chain products. Founded in 1965 as Allied Chains the company has grown and prospered over the years and now has five divisions: Agricultural Chain, Precision Roller Chain, Industrial Chain, Sprockets, and Environmental...
Remembrance Day
November 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada, also known as Armistice Day and “poppy day” around the world. It’s our annual reminder of significant sacrifices made in the past that have led to current freedoms. It’s observed on this date to commemorate the end of World War I, which officially took...
Aluminum Extrusion Company Adds More Nitriding Capacity
“Lenox Group, an aluminum extrusion profiles company, decided to buy a Nitrex turnkey nitriding system after expanding operations with the addition of a second extrusion press to its plant in Bulgaria. Faced with increased production and disappointing nitriding results from third-party processing...
US Air Force Base Receives Delta H Furnace
DELTA H® and Phillips Federal Deliver To Tinker AFB, OK - USAF, Their First AMS2750G Qualified Heat Treating System For Military Aircraft Oklahoma City – Tinker AFB: DELTA H® recently delivered the first heat treating system certified to AMS2750G for heat treating aviation grade aluminum for...
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks Additive Manufacturing and Heat Treat
In one of the best “Heat Treat Podcasts” ever our eloquent and witty host Mr. Carlos Torres talks “Additive Manufacturing and Heat Treat”. His guests are Mr. Paul Tallon and Erick Tenuta of Burloak Technologies Inc., a company much in the news over the past couple of years because of their ground...