AICHELIN and Bodycote
"After entering the vacuum heat treatment Vacuum Furnace market segment in the middle of last year, AICHELIN recently successfully delivered a vacuum furnace to the plant of one of the leading heat treatment and specialist service providers for thermal processes, Bodycote, in Vantaa (Finland). The...
Captive/ Commercial Heat Treater Completes New Furnace Install
Captive/Commercial heat treater RAMADA ACOS in Ovar, Portugal has been mentioned by "The Monty Heat Treat News" several times over the years, including this summary of the company in 2021; "NOVEMBER 2021; Ramada ACOS is a captive/commercial heat treater located in the northern part of Portugal in...
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 Announces Management Changes in Customer Service Team
Ipsen is pleased to announce the promotion of Evan Hundley to Retrofits Manager and the appointment of Lu Chouraki as Field Service Manager. Since joining Ipsen in October 2023 as a Project Manager in the Retrofits Department, Hundley has demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to continuous...
50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters
Since 1997 "The Monty Heat Treat News" has been publishing a list of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America, a list which has grown from the 10 Largest to the 50 Largest- the 2024 list can be found here; “The Monty’s” 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2024". April...
SPS Fire Origin Still Unknown
Yesterday "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a news item about a Devastating Fireat SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA, USA. We mentioned this because the facility has always included a reasonably large in house heat treatment department and the fact that initial reports referred to "Heat Treat...
Massive Fire at Captive Heat Treater
From the "Philadelphia Inquirer" we have this story about a massive fire at aerospace fastener supplier "SPS Technologies"in Jenkintown, PA, USA. We mention this story as the company has a very substantial in house heat treat department although at this point in time it is unknown whether the fire...
UPC Receives Order for “Endo” Generator From Repeat Customer
From controls company UPC-Marathon we have word about an order the firm has just received for an endo generator-this marks the fifth order for an endothermic generator from the same customer; "The 4th repeat order of an Endothermic Gas Generator has been installed for the biggest steel coil...
Furnace Builder Lands Order for Drop Bottom Oven
"Nutec Bickley has manufactured a heat treat drop-bottom furnace designed for heat treatment of aluminium castings. The furnace will shortly be installed and commissioned at a facility operated by a multinational power solutions corporation. The custom-designed furnace is indirect gas fired using...
Bodycote Remains Globe’s Largest Heat Treater
“The Monty Heat Treat News” has completed their 26th annual list North Americas largest commercial heat treaters-the 2022 ranking can be found at 50 Largest Commercial Heat Treats in North America | The Monty. It is no surprise to anybody that UK based Bodycote remains the largest in North America...
Vacuum Furnace Manufacturer Ships Two New Vacuum Furnaces
Vacuum furnace manufacturer, Solar Manufacturing of Souderton, PA, USA recently shipped two vacuum furnaces to a customer in the New England region, adding to their previous purchase of two furnaces from a couple of years ago. All four furnaces have a 24" x 24" x 48" working hot zone and are...
Fascinating Heat Treats-Contour Hardening, Indianapolis, IN, USA
"The Monty Heat Treat News" has always enjoyed heat treats out of the ordinary and one that fits the bill is Contour Hardening in Indianapolis, IN, USA which is very unique in their abilities. The company was founded back in 1986 by John Storm and Mike Chaplin, former engineers at Allison Gas...
Tim Little Moves to Lozier Oil From Chemtool
Tim Little, former Director of Process Fluids at Chemtool has moved on to become President of Fluid Dynamics Division of Lozier Oil, located in Farmington, IL. Lozier has become the exclusive US Distributor of the Ucon line of quenchants manufactured by Dow Chemical. They handle distribution as well...
UK Furnace Experts Adds Another Step Towards International Recognition
“Leading furnace servicing company Vacuum & Atmosphere Services has proved its credentials for generating valid calibration results by achieving an internationally recognised standard. Vacuum & Atmosphere Services (VAS), which has its HQ in Smethwick, has secured ISO 17025 which enables...
Nitrex Delivers A Vacuum Furnace To A Major International Aircraft Provider
"Nitrex Vacuum recently shipped a new large vertical vacuum furnace to a major engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) shop/repair company in South America. The customer repairs jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. The vacuum system was ordered...