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...
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]
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...
“The Monty” Partners with “Heat Treat Depot” for Savings
"HTD offers New, Surplus Inventory and Used Products at competitive prices! With thousands of products from hundreds of manufacturers, these products are in stock and ready to be shipped. HTD was designed to create a resource for buyers, that they can refer to when they need a part or a piece of...
Oldest Continuously Running HT in North America Now Has Single Owner
Earlier this week "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a news item entitled “Heat Treat 2025”-Things You Have to Know". This news item featured a number of trivia points about the heat treatment industry which every heat treater worth their salt should know. A reader responded with a question addressed...
MTI Technical Standards Committee Advances Industry Initiatives at Nadcap Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA
The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Technical Standards Committee met in conjunction with the Nadcap meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to discuss critical issues shaping the future of technical standards and audit compliance across the heat-treating industry. The meeting provided a collaborative...
Heat Treat 2025 Detroit, Michigan, USA
As we enter the third and final day of the largest North American heat treat event of 2025-"Heat Treat 2025" we have these photos from Day Two. Thermtech; On the gear side of the show we found one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America-"Thermtech". Left to Right; Mike Sweeney,...
Commercial Heat Treater to Add Third SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace
"Shital Vacuum Treat, one of India's leading metal heat treatment service providers, has ordered their third vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This time, the company has opted for a standard, high-pressure quench vacuum furnace, manufactured locally under the "Made in India" program. The new vacuum...
Chicago Area Heat Treater Hires Plant Metallurgist
"Metals Technology Corporation" a commercial heat treater in Carol Stream, Illinois, USA recently appointed "Mr. David Zawis" as Plant Metallurgist. David brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the heat treat industry. Previous to this he was a Metallurgist with another commercial heat treater...
Aerospace Giant Adding Vacuum Heat Treat Capacity
"Safran S.A." is a French multinational aerospace, defence and security corporation which operates manufacturing facilities around the world, many of which include in-house heat treating capacity. The firm's "Safran Blades" division recently commissioned a brand new facility in Belgium which...
Will “Boronizing” Providers Need a New Source for “Boron Powder”?
This is how "Wikipedia" describes Boronizing; "Boriding, also called boronizing, is the process by which boron is added to a metal or alloy. It is a type of surface hardening. In this process boron atoms are diffused into the surface of a metal component. The resulting surface contains...
Jeffery John Machcinski Advanced Heat Treat Corp. 1972-2025
It is with regret that we mention the passing of Mr. Jeff Machcinski, a good man who "The Monty Team" met a number of times over the years in his role as VP of Engineering with Advanced Heat Treat Corp. "Jeffery John Machcinski, age 53, a lifelong resident of Toledo, passed away Monday, October...
UPDATE; Aichelin Meets to Discuss Strategy/Nitrex Integration
October 9th, 2025 we had a news item about "Aichelin Meeting to Discuss Strategy about the Nitrex Integration", in this news item we mentioned we did not see a Nitrex representative. A sharp eyed viewer corrected us. Apparently the individual standing on the latter second from the left is "Mr....
Recommended Procedures for Installing a Butterfly Valve By Jim Grann, Technical Director and Nate Sroka, Quality Assurance Engineer Ipsen
Ipsen furnaces use resilient seated butterfly valves that require periodic replacement as seals wear. While the installation appears straightforward, following proper procedures prevents part failure and extends valve life. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any parts...