“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...
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]
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...
SECO/WARWICK China Lands “CAB Order”
"A Chinese car parts manufacturer ordered a fully electric furnace for brazing aluminum in a protective atmosphere from SECO/WARWICK. This partner specializes in the production of radiators and air conditioning systems for automobiles. The furnace is designed for the production of tubular and...
An Interview with Ms. Kirsten Baston CEO of Eltropuls
Today we have the privilege of speaking with Ms. Kirsten Baston, CEO of Eltropuls, one of the globes leading providers of “Plasma Nitriding” Systems. Kirsten, please give us some background on yourself, your brother and the company. “Let’s start with our business. Eltropuls is a family-owned...
Pete Hushek, Phoenix Heat Treat Talks Heat Treatment Problem Solving
One of North America’s favourite and most experienced heat treaters, Mr. Pete Hushek of Phoenix Heat Treat in the USA speaks with our handsome and eloquent host, Mr Carlos Torres of “The Heat Treat Podcast” today. We at “The Monty Heat Treat News” are always proud to host such knowledgeable guests....
Auto Parts Supplier In Mexico To Install CAB Line
SECO/WARWICK, the undisputed leader in CAB technology, will provide an international company in the automotive industry with an EV/CAB line; the design was chosen most often by the automotive sector. The EV/CAB system is designed to braze large-size car battery coolers for the electric vehicle (EV)...
New Life For Shuttered Oven Builder
July 7th of this year we announced how Perceptive Industries of Plainwell, Michigan, USA a long time oven and furnace builder had closed their doors (the announcement can be found further down this page). In an interesting turn of events the intellectual property of the company has been bought by...
Fascinating Heat Treats-HÄRTEREI REESE Bochum, Gear Hardening
In the world of “Fascinating Heat Treats” few are more interesting than one of the largest commercial heat treaters in Germany, a firm by the name of HÄRTEREI REESE (HÄRTEREI loosely translated into English would be “Hardening). Their capabilities are so unique that customers will literally ship...
Gas Nitriding With Deep Cryogenic Treatment of High-Speed Steel
From Jack Cahn, founder and owner of Deep Cryogenics International we have this technical paper about nitriding combined with Deep Cryogenics. To learn more about the story behind Deep Cryogenics we would suggest reading a very interesting interview we did with Jack earlier this year...
Worldwide Heat Treat Houston, Texas, USA Poised for Growth
The astounding growth in the oil and gas industry in the past year has lead to boom times for many captive and commercial heat treaters in the heartland of the industry-Texas, USA. Numbered amongst those heat treaters benefitting from this is "Worldwide Heat Treat" in Houston, Texas founded a few...