USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel
USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel (Editors Note; While it is not mentioned in this press release the new vessel is being built by “American Isostatic Presses Inc”. of Ohio. We are anticipating more news about Kittyhawk in the near future). “Kittyhawk Inc has placed an order for a new Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) vessel for…
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…
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]
Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing? CORRECTION
Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing? CORRECTION Yesterday we had a news item entitled ” Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing?” In the article we mentioned a number of different commercial heat treaters who have closed over the past year-one which we mentioned was Diamond Heat Treating in…
New Vacuum Furnace Builder in North America?
New Vacuum Furnace Builder in North America? Our understanding is that there is a new vacuum furnace builder in North America by the name of “High Vacuum Technologies LLC” -their website which can be accessed here provides virtually no details on the company “High Vacuum Technologies LLC” . However we believe that Mr. Suresh Jhawar , former…
Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing?
Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing? If it seems like commercial heat treatment firms in North America have been dropping like flies over the past year you can certainly be forgiven for thinking so. Over the course of the past year “The Monty Heat Treat News” has mentioned at least 12 firms that have closed, with at…
Captive Heat Treater Offering Batch IQ Furnaces-Free
Captive Heat Treater Offering Batch IQ Furnaces-Free Precision investment casting firm “Signicast” finds themselves in the position of having to clear out an older heat treat department at a facility in Wisconsin, USA. The heat treat department consists of a number of 36 X 48 X 38 Abar-Ipsen batch IQ furnaces with top cool option and all…
German Heat Treat Treater Adds Sealed Quench Furnace Line
German Heat Treat Treater Adds Sealed Quench Furnace Line With 10 locations around Germany “Hot Group” ranks as one of the largest commercial heat treaters in all of Europe. Very recently the firm invested in a new “Sealed Quench” (Batch IQ for our North American readers) line provided by “Ipsen” of Kleve, Germany. The line consists of a…
Furnace Builder Makes Changes to North American Operations
Furnace Builder Makes Changes to North American Operations “As part of the SECO/WARWICK Group’s strategy for 2023–2026, the Group is merging its two American companies: SECO/VACUUM Technologies (SVT) and SECO/WARWICK (SWC). Both entities, located in Meadville, will now operate under one brand – SECO/WARWICK. Piotr Zawistowski, the current…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Visits Furnace Builder “Rohde GmbH”
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Visits Furnace Builder “Rohde GmbH” Gord Montgomery of ” The Monty Heat Treat News ” was fortunate enough to be able to visit two German furnace builders this past week, one of which is family owned ROHDE Schutzgasöfen GmbH located in Hanau, Germany (near Frankfurt). The company was founded in…
Furnace Builder ALD Invites “The Monty Heat Treat News” for a Tour Receives New VC Orders in the USA
Furnace Builder ALD Invites “The Monty Heat Treat News” for a Tour Receives New VC Orders in the USA In addition we have these photos from our recent visit along with a photo from the ALD booth at the HK22, Heat Treatment Exhibition in Cologne, Germany held last week. “The Monty Heat Treat News” has also learned that recently the company received…
Bryan Stern Joins Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems as Product Development Manager
Bryan Stern Joins Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems as Product Development Manager Gasbarre is pleased to announce Bryan Stern has joined the organization as Product Development Manager for Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems. Bryan’s experience , knowledge , and forward thinking will allow him to support our existing customers and advance…
Expanite Hires Metallurgist Peter Gundel
Expanite Hires Metallurgist Peter Gundel To continue develop and strengthen its competences, Expanite has employed Peter Gundel as Metallurgist and Process Specialist as of October 1 st, 2022. Peter Gundel holds a M.Sc. degree and has a Ph.D. from ATV (Academy of Technical Sciences) and is recognized for his more than 35 years working with…
Automatic Disconnect Switch Added to Car Bottom Vacuum Furnace Caption: Load car entering switch
Automatic Disconnect Switch Added to Car Bottom Vacuum Furnace Caption: Load car entering switch Solar Manufacturing Inc. has designed and installed an automatic disconnect switch into a production car bottom vacuum furnace at Solar Atmospheres in Souderton, Pa. The automatic disconnect switch saves a tremendous amount of time by eliminating the…
Alloy Fabrications Europe-W. Pilling Company
Alloy Fabrications Europe-W. Pilling Company An integral part of the global heat treatment industry are the suppliers who provide the parts which keep furnaces operating, this includes everything from controls to burners, refractory, quench oil, cooling systems and high temperature alloy parts. Alloy includes cast furnace parts such as base…