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...
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]
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...
Heat Treatment Industry Updates
To keep you in the know about the global heat treatment industry here are a number of heat treat news items from around the globe; Defense Supplier Close to Completing New Heat Treat Facility. In 2024 "The Monty Heat Treat News" announced that IMT Corp., Was Investing in a New Heat Treat...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Celebrates Winter
Perhaps celebrates is too strong a word but for good or for bad the headquarters of "The Monty" in North America is seeing near record snowfalls in 2025. This photo taken just a few hours ago shows "Gord Montgomery" of "The Monty" standing in the parking lot of our facility backed by snowbanks...
Fastener Manufacturer Appoints Production Manager of New Heat Treat Department
Late in 2024 "The Monty Heat Treat News" announced in an industry exclusive that fastener manufacturer Simpson Strong Tie was investing in a Brand New Heat Treat Department at their Gallatin, Tennessee, United States facility. In an update to this story Mr. Pat DeRose was very recently hired as...
North American Furnace Builder Plans on Expanding European Presence
"CAN-ENG Furnaces International, Ltd. (CAN-ENG) is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Piotr Pelian, founder of Industrial Process Technology (IndProTech), to enhance support for existing customers and expand CAN-ENG’s presence across Europe. With over 30 years of experience in the...
Technical Issues/ Upcoming Heat Treat News
While the move of `The Monty Heat Treat News` on July 8th went relatively smoothly it was not perfect. The end result is that our main phone number, 705-259-3650 is not yet in operation but will be shortly. All other details remain the same; Gord Montgomery, [email protected] 416 723-2543Jordan...
Oven/Furnace Builder Perceptive Industries Closes Doors
Friday, July 7th, 2022 we had a news item about Oven/Furnace builder Perceptive Industries in Plainwell, Michigan, USA closing their doors Oven/Furnace Manufacturer Closes Doors-A Sign of the Times? | The Monty Apparently the company had a very good reputation, as an example Mr. Justin Rydzewski of...
Wall Colmonoy Receives Quality Award from Cataler Corporation
"Wall Colmonoy’s Alloy Products U.S. division is honored to receive Cataler Corporation’s Best Quality Award for zero defects in 2021 for its Nicrobraz® 30 nickel-brazing powder. Shinwa Corporation, Wall Colmonoy’s long-time Japanese partner, accepted the award on behalf of the company. “I would...
Oven/Furnace Manufacturer Closes Doors-A Sign of the Times?
Oven/Furnace Builder Perceptive Industries in Plainwell, Michigan, USA has just closed their doors as can be seen in the company issued statement below. The reasons for the sudden closure are exactly the same challenges as every firm in the heat treatment industry is seeing these days, supply chain...
SECO/WARWICK Holding An E-SEMINAR 4.2 On Heat Treatment & Metallurgy
"Under the auspices of SECO/WARWICK – a worldwide leader in heat treatment technology – the 3rd virtual meeting in the industry of international specialists will take place on September 27-29, 2022. 3 thematic blocks 3 days with experts 3 time zones 3 hours of online meeting SECO/WARWICK and...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Is Relocating!
July 8, 2022 "The Monty Heat Treat News" & "WG Montgomery Ltd." will be relocating to 2113 Abbey Road, Severn, Ontario, Canada, L3V 0E8. The new phone number will be 705-259-3650. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Gord Montgomery, Jordan Montgomery or Dale Montgomery....