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]
Ipsen USA Welcomes Summer Interns
Ipsen USA Welcomes Summer Interns Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (June 26, 2025) – Ipsen USA launched its 2025 Summer Internship Program, welcoming seven interns from regional universities to its Vacuum Technology Excellence Center. The interns – Payton C., Elija S., Logan A., Eli D., Ella C., Kennedy B., and Abigail J. – are engaging in hands-on roles…
SBS to Enter Vacuum Furnace Cooling System Market?
SBS to Enter Vacuum Furnace Cooling System Market? Few heat treat industry suppliers have the name recognition that SBS Corporation of Sarasota, Florida, USA have. Since 1974 the firm has been supplying fluid cooling, heating, filtering and controlling of quench oil-the best known of their products being “Quench Airs”, an air cooled system for…
Artificial Intelligence & The Heat Treat Industry
Artificial Intelligence & The Heat Treat Industry In this episode of “The Heat Treat Podcast” our charming host, Mr. Carlos Torres speaks with “Mr. Sefi Grossman” of “Combustion OS” about Artificial Intelligence & the Heat Treat Industry. Past Episodes of “The Heat Treat Podcast” can be found at “The Monty Heat Treat…
“Top 52” Heat Treater Investing in New Equipment
“Top 52” Heat Treater Investing in New Equipment Commercial heat treater “Stack Metallurgical” based in Portland, Oregon, USA is ranked as the 12th largest commercial heat treater in North America by “The Monty Heat Treat News”- “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters” . The company has just posted news that they are…
Ipsen USA CEO Patrick McKenna Steps Down; Group CEO Geoffrey Somary to Assume Role
Ipsen USA CEO Patrick McKenna Steps Down; Group CEO Geoffrey Somary to Assume Role Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (June 23, 2025) – Ipsen USA President and CEO Patrick McKenna has announced his decision to leave the company to pursue another opportunity. Ipsen Group CEO Geoffrey Somary will assume the responsibilities of Ipsen USA CEO in addition to his…
Top Heat Treatment Industry News Items Week of July 16th/2025
Top Heat Treatment Industry News Items Week of July 16th/2025 From time to time we look back on our top ranked news items for the previous week-this is based upon reader feedback, website visitors and social media views. It would appear that the “Top 3” news stories for last week all generated a great deal of interest-certainly more than average….
Is Commercial Heat Treating Profitable?
Is Commercial Heat Treating Profitable? The obvious answer to this question is that yes commercial heat treating can be quite profitable, however it can also be a very difficult way to make a living. Lets look at a real life example. The listing below is for a North American commercial heat treater currently on the market which “ The Monty Heat…
Two Leading Heat Treat Technology Companies Integrate to Create Better Customer Outcomes
Two Leading Heat Treat Technology Companies Integrate to Create Better Customer Outcomes “Effective immediately, C3 Data’s real-time pyrometry compliance software enables digital uploading of certificate data of all TT Electronics thermocouples. TT Electronics is a leading UK provider of thermocouples and design-led advanced electronic…
Heat Treating of High End Power Transmission Components (Originally Published June 7, 2022)
Heat Treating of High End Power Transmission Components (Originally Published June 7, 2022) Auburn, Indiana, USA is home to Auburn Gear LLC a very progressive manufacturer and captive heat treater who recently invited “ The Monty Heat Treat News ” to inspect their manufacturing facility and in house heat treat department. “ Auburn Gear, LLC is a…
North American Tooling Supplier Opens Multi Million Dollar Heat Treating Facility
North American Tooling Supplier Opens Multi Million Dollar Heat Treating Facility Back in early 2021 “The Monty Heat Treat News” posted a rumor about a North American manufacturer placing an order with several furnace builders for what amounted to a multi million dollar investment. Subsequently we posted the news that the company in question is…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! To all of our American friends we wish you a terrific and happy Thanksgiving. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty . View our recent magazines and podcasts by clicking the following link. https://themonty.com/magazine/
“Terry” Profughi, HI TecMetal Group, Obituary
“Terry” Profughi, HI TecMetal Group, Obituary Yesterday we mentioned the very unfortunate passing of Mr. Terry Profughi, founder of ” HI TecMetal Group”. What follows is his obituary and details about the service https://www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Terry-Profughi/#!/Obituary “Terence C. Profughi, age 76 of Chardon passed…