US Company to Exit Commercial Heat Treating
Several times recently "The Monty Heat Treat News" has mentioned a growing litany of North American commercial heat treaters closing their doors, the most recent mention can be found here: "Another USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes it's Doors" Very unfortunately it would appear that yet another...
“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...
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]
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...
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...
“The Monty Heat Treat News”-July 2022 Edition
The world's largest heat treat industry news source "The Monty Heat Treat News" has just release their July 2022 digital magazine-all 85 pages can be found at https://fliphtml5.com/gvbzt/nxte. In this edition we cover the latest news and trends in the industry complimented by an interview with Mr....
German In-House Heat Treat Receives Large Temper/Nitriding Furnace
An in house heat treater who produces tool steels has just taken delivery of a very large, horizontal tempering furnace with a nitriding option. The manufacturer of the furnace, KGO reports that this is one of the largest units they have built with working dimensions of 2.4m X 1.4m X 1m (7’ X 4’ X...
Heat Treatment Names in the News
Mr. Pat Gosselin Promoted to Vice President Surface Treatments Division of VAC AERO. Based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada VAC AERO is well known as a manufacturer of vacuum furnaces, a substantial commercial heat treater specializing in the aerospace industry and as a coating expert. Long time...
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #3 Paulo
Since 1999 “The Monty Heat Treat News” has been publishing annually a list of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America based upon annual sales, our 2021 list can be found at https://themonty.com/project/50-largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treats-2021-2/ This year readers will see...
UK Manufacturer Orders 3rd Solar Vacuum Furnace
Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) of Kent, United Kingdom has built a strong partnership with Solar Manufacturing since 2016. As a result of this strong relationship, Solar Manufacturing has been selected to supply a Mentor® Pro vacuum furnace to MSL’s subsidiary, MSL Heat Treatment. The new...
Small Pennsylvania, USA Heat Treater Closes Doors for Good
"The Monty Heat Treat News" has been notified that commercial heat treater R&R Heat Treating Inc., in East Stroudsburg, PA, USA has closed their doors for good. This relatively small operation had just under 10 employees and was profitable up until fairly recently. It offered a few different...