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 Titanium Drop Bottom Furnace Installation Underway
New Titanium Drop Bottom Furnace Installation Underway The foundation is now in place at Solar Atmospheres of Western PA for the installation of a state-of-the-art titanium drop bottom water quench furnace. Engineered for precision and performance, this new furnace is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 1850°F ±10°F and is designed to…
New Director of Sales for SECO/WARWICK USA
New Director of Sales for SECO/WARWICK USA “We are pleased to announce that Tom Hart has been promoted to Director of Sales for North America at SECO/WARWICK, USA. With over two decades of experience serving the precision manufacturing and heat treatment technology sectors — underscored by his leadership in industry groups, including the…
Manufacturer Explains “Why Low Pressure Carburizing”
Manufacturer Explains “Why Low Pressure Carburizing” Earlier this year furnace manufacturer “ECM” issued a “press release” about an order the company had received from gear supplier “SEW-Eurodrive” for a low-pressure carburizing (LPC) system. As a follow-up to that story we have this article from “SEW-Eurodrive” about why they…
Where are They Now-Georg Cluse
Where are They Now-Georg Cluse In the German heat treat market few are not familiar with Mr. Georg Cluse because of his ever present enthusiasm and his commanding physical presence. For many years he has worked with industry suppliers such as “Ipsen”, “SECO/WARWICK”and most recently with “Avion Europa”. We lost touch with Georg after he parted…
“52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2025”
“52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2025” Since 1999 in a heat treat industry exclusive “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…
New Heat Treat Furnace at Stack Metallurgical
New Heat Treat Furnace at Stack Metallurgical From commercial heat treater Stack Metallurgical in the US Northwest we have this press release. Find out how “Stack” Compares in size to other North American commercial heat treaters; “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters”. “On June 23rd, we welcomed a brand-new McLaughlin furnace…
Where Are They Now-Abdul Admani
Where Are They Now-Abdul Admani The North American heat treatment industry is losing a good man at the end of this month- well we should rephrase that and say that we are losing some of the services of one of the most experienced quality individuals that we have run across in the industry. Mr. Abdul Admani has spent 50 years in the industry…
Carburizing of Large Gears
Carburizing of Large Gears Last week “The Monty Heat Treat News” featured our most recent “Heat Treat Podcast” which featured Mr. Mark Podob, President and owner of Metlab Heat Treat in Wyndmoor, PA, USA-the podcast can be found here Magazine & Podcasts | The Monty What made this podcast especially interesting was the fact that Metlab has the…
Aerospace Company to Add Drop Bottom Oven
Aerospace Company to Add Drop Bottom Oven With great fanfare at least one competing heat treat news website announced that a Canadian Aerospace company by the name of Cyclone Manufacturing Inc., recently installed a “heat treat oven” funded courtesy of the Canadian government. “The Monty Heat Treat News” looked into this and we can add the most…
SBS PARTNERS WITH OBSIDIAN TECHNICAL GROUP
SBS PARTNERS WITH OBSIDIAN TECHNICAL GROUP SBS Corporation is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Obsidian Technical Group for Sales and Technical Service across much of the eastern United States. The partnership will add value to SBS customers by providing additional onsite product support capability and turn-key installation options…
German Furnace Builder Enters LPC Market
German Furnace Builder Enters LPC Market German Furnace Builder IVA Schmetz of Menden, Germany becomes the latest vacuum furnace builder to enter the vacuum carburizing (LPC) market with a product called “CARB PLUS” which utilizes acetylene as the carburizing gas. Their first system is completed, tested and accepted and will be going to a German…
Captive Heat Treat Installs Nitrogen Generating System-Is This a Trend?
Captive Heat Treat Installs Nitrogen Generating System-Is This a Trend? Fastener manufacturer and captive heat treater Atlas Copco recently installed an in house nitrogen generating system to replace their bulk liquid storage system at a UK location. A summary and the reasons behind this decision can be found below (at the risk of ruining the…