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]
USA Manufacturer Adding Heat Treat Capacity
USA Manufacturer Adding Heat Treat Capacity Since 1968 “Haven Steel Products” of Haven, Kansas has been producing steel spring components for the agricultural industry (tillage components), the construction industry (landscaping and mowing components) and the trailer industry (leaf springs). The firm has always believed in “in-house” heat…
Botched Heat Treating Leads to Automotive Recall
Botched Heat Treating Leads to Automotive Recall “The Ford Motor Company has identified an issue affecting certain Escape, Bronco Sport, replacement 1.5-liter EcoBoost RFF cylinder heads, and replacement 1.5-liter EcoBoost RFF long blocks. According to the Dearborn-based automaker, suspect heads may have been produced with loose ball plugs. If…
Texas Heat Treater Closing-“Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing”?
Texas Heat Treater Closing-“Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing”? June 30th of this year will mean the closure of a small commercial heat treating firm by the name of “Katy Heat Treat” in Katy, Texas-just outside of Houston. We alluded to this closing June 9th, 2025 in an exclusive article by “The Monty…
Furnace Builder Announces Record Breaking 2024 Sales
Furnace Builder Announces Record Breaking 2024 Sales (Editors Note; Sales figures in this press release are in PLN, which refers to the Polish złoty-the official currency in Poland. At current exchange rates the 2024 revenue figure quoted of PLN 712 million would equate to approximately $191 million USD. Also note that the company mentions that…
European Heat Treat Industry Supplier Enters Bankruptcy
European Heat Treat Industry Supplier Enters Bankruptcy Heat treating around the globe can generally be described as “blah” these days in terms of sales with most captive and commercial heat treaters describing business as being mediocre. However in Europe heat treat business conditions can be described as “bad” with most heat treaters down…
USA Commercial Heat Treater Achieves Nadcap® Accreditation
USA Commercial Heat Treater Achieves Nadcap® Accreditation “Fort Worth, Texas – June 17, 2025 – Southwest Metal Treating Corp. (SWMT) is proud to announce it has earned Nadcap® accreditation for Heat Treating, marking a major milestone in its commitment to quality and precision in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Administered by the…
HUBEI RADIATECH Orders Two of SECO/WARWICK’s EV/CAB Furnaces
HUBEI RADIATECH Orders Two of SECO/WARWICK’s EV/CAB Furnaces SECO/WARWICK will supply two EV/CAB furnaces to one of the largest manufacturers of car radiators in central China. This is the first time that SECO/WARWICK has cooperated with Hubei Radiatech. “We are a well-known CAB technology producer. Therefore, interest in our products is not…
Solar Atmospheres of California Adds Sikorsky Approval
Solar Atmospheres of California Adds Sikorsky Approval “Fontana, CA – November 14 , 202 2 – Solar Atmospheres of California is pleased to announce it has been awarded the approval to process parts for Lockheed Martin (LMCO) owned Sikorsky. Th e Sikorsky approval adds to the existing LMCO process specifications held for v acuum h eat t reatment of…
BODYCOTE TO OFFER NEW SERVICES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
BODYCOTE TO OFFER NEW SERVICES IN THE MIDDLE EAST “Bodycote, the world's largest provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, is expanding its thermal spray coatings capability in the Middle East. Bodycote has entered into a partnership with Mathevon Group to develop the market in the region and, in particular,…
L&L Ships An Atmosphere-Controlled Retort Burn-Off Furnace
L&L Ships An Atmosphere-Controlled Retort Burn-Off Furnace “L&L Special Furnace Company, Inc. has delivered a M odel XLC3 672 to a Midwest manufacturer of ceramic matrix parts (CMCs) . CMCs materialize when nano fibers of silicone carbide or other ceramic nano threads are wound together , forming various sheets and 3D printed shapes…
In House Heat Treater Continues to Expand Heat Treat Department
In House Heat Treater Continues to Expand Heat Treat Department Headquartered in Dixon, Illinois, USA Allied Locke is a manufacturer of chain and chain products. Founded in 1965 as Allied Chains the company has grown and prospered over the years and now has five divisions: Agricultural Chain, Precision Roller Chain, Industrial Chain, Sprockets,…
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day November 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada, also known as Armistice Day and “poppy day” around the world. It’s our annual reminder of significant sacrifices made in the past that have led to current freedoms. It’s observed on this date to commemorate the end of World War I, which officially took place on the eleventh hour of the…