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...
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]
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...
An Interview with Ms. Kirsten Baston CEO of Eltropuls
Today we have the privilege of speaking with Ms. Kirsten Baston, CEO of Eltropuls, one of the globes leading providers of “Plasma Nitriding” Systems. Kirsten, please give us some background on yourself, your brother and the company. “Let’s start with our business. Eltropuls is a family-owned...
Fastener Manufacturers “Ditches” In House Heat Treat-Outsources Work
"Commercial Spring & Tool Company Ltd." in Ontario, Canada has since 1973 been producing a wide variety of fasteners, stampings and clips, many of which are destined for the automotive market. During this time the firm has largely done their austempering in house, originally in a variety of mesh...
Bill Gornicki, Director of Sales, ECM USA-The Interview
Today "The Monty Heat Treat News" is very pleased to be speaking with Mr. Bill Gornicki, Director of Sales for furnace manufacturer ECM USA of Kenosha Wisconsin. Today I am very pleased to be speaking with both a friend and an individual who I have a very high opinion of, Mr. Bill Gornicki,...
Furnaces North America Announces NEW Industry Award
"Furnaces North America, North America’s largest heat treat only trade show and technical conference, is excited to announce it has established a new honorary award for the heat treating industry. During the Metal Treating Institute’s 2021 Fall Board meeting, the MTI Awards Committee, Chaired by Jim...
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #4 Woodworth Heat Treating
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...
Fascinating Heat Treats-Stack Metallurgical Group
On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” looks closely at some of the most interesting in house and commercial heat treaters from around the world-our photos are drawn from our 50 plus years of being involved in the global heat treatment industry. Today we look at a very impressive commercial...
Tennessee, USA Heat Treater to Add Nitriding, Hires Sales Manager
Ever since Mr. Clif Coleman took over Mid-South Metallurgical in 2007 we have watched with interest as the commercial heat treater in Murfreesboro, TN, USA has modernized, added processes and more equipment and grown at a very impressive rate. As an example we have these two very recent press...
Surface Combustion Lands Order for 2 New Tempers
Furnace builder Surface Combustion of Maumee, Ohio, USA recently installed 2 new tempering furnaces at Vacu Braze in Quakertown, PA, USA; "Quakertown, PA - Vacu Braze has expanded its capacity for air atmosphere age hardening and tempering of critical components. Two brand new Uni-DRAW Surface...