Largest Nitrider North America?
Going back to January 20th of this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a "RUMOR" about commercial heat treater "Nitrex". Since that time we posted an update explaining that this "rumor" involved a very large pit nitrider-here at last is the formal announcement; "We are proud to announce the...
US Company to Exit Commercial Heat Treating
Several times recently "The Monty Heat Treat News" has mentioned a growing litany of North American commercial heat treaters closing their doors, the most recent mention can be found here: "Another USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes it's Doors" Very unfortunately it would appear that yet another...
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]
“Steve Kowalski”-The Heat Treat Podcast
We can't think of a single individual in the commercial heat treatment industry who is more enthusiastic than Mr. Steve Kowalski of Kowalski Heat Treat in Cleveland, Ohio. Today are very articulate and handsome host Carlos Torres speaks with Steve about commercial heat treating. Did you like this...
European Heat Treater Add Capacity
"New tempering and annealing furnace expands the possibilities of VTN Witten GmbH VTN Witten GmbH is pleased to announce an important expansion of the machinery at the Herbede site. A state-of-the-art tempering and annealing furnace with an impressive usable space of 1750 x 1750 x 3000 mm is now...
Hybrid Cars, Now Hybrid Furnaces?
From commercial heat treater Crio, in Mexico (one of the largest in the country) we have this news item an investment the company recently made in a hybrid gas/electric batch IQ furnace. "Crío Invests in Hybrid Gas-Electric Technology for Sustainable Heat Treatment. As part of its commitment to...
Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters-Vac Aero
April 5th of this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" will be presenting our 2025 list of "The 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters"-a heat treat industry exclusive. A name which has appeared on our list for the past number of years is "Vac Aero" , a company with a very clear focus on...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” March 2025 Edition
The link below will take you to the March 2025 Edition of "The Monty Heat Treat News", the world's best known source for heat treatment news and trends. A few of the stories included in this issue are these; FNC of Brake Rotors-A New Approach Massive Fire at Captive Heat Treater Fire Devastated Heat...
Massive Batch IQ Furnace Sale!
We have a complete, good condition AFC-Holcroft UBQ Line available which includes 3 high heat furnaces, gas fired with working dimensions of 36" X 48" X 36" "Available". Also available is all ancillary equipment. The entire line is in great shape and currently in operation-the owner has authorized...
Heat Treatment News Updates-The Most Current in the World
"The Monty Heat Treat News" prides itself on having the most up to date heat treatment news of any source in the world. We start off this update in Germany where we see that Haertha Hardening, one of the largest commercial heat treaters in Europe has yet again expanded their facility in Weißenburg,...
Fascinating Heat Treats-Crio, Queretaro, Mexico
From time to time "The Monty Heat Treat News" reaches back into our photo archives in search of interesting captive and commercial heat treaters we have visited over the years. Today we look at one of the largest commercial heat treats in Mexico, Crio, Queretaro. Crio Queretaro, Mexico; When...
Solar Atmospheres Continues to Grow-Makes Significant Acquisition
Now this press release makes for very interesting reading. Solar Atmospheres is one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America as ranked by "The Monty Heat Treat News" https://themonty.com/project/the-monty-heat-treat-news-50-largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treats-2022/. Read on...
Powdered Metal Company Quickly Sells Off Heat Treat Department
August 22/2022 we had the news item below about powdered metal company "Metal Ceramics Company" in the USA selling off their assets, assets which included the entire heat treat department. Surprisingly enough the entire heat treatment department was sold off prior to the actual auction. This...
“What’s Hot on the Used Heat Treat Furnace Market-Mesh Belt Furnace Lines” By Tim Donofrio of Can Eng Furnaces
“Your recent posting regarding Mesh Belt Furnaces and CAN-ENG Furnaces contributions to these technologies was presented well and I can confirm that decent larger capacity used Mesh Belt Furnaces are as common as unicorn sightings. My 25 years’ experience with CAN-ENG, has shown that systems with...
HI TecMetal Group, Inc. (HTG), Cleveland, announces it has named Manos Eliades as President
Manos has held senior management roles in American, European and Scandinavian leading companies. His breadth of experience spans industries in heat transfer, brazing, chemistry, and oil & gas. Manos has relocated to Northeast Ohio. Terence Profughi, Chair of HTG’s Board of Directors stated,...