Robotics & Automation in the Heat Treat Industry
August 10th of this year we had a story entitled "Robots in the Heat Treatment Industry-Wallwork Group" which came from a UK heat treater who recently installed a robot to help with a vacuum braze line. The press release prompted us to look at other examples of automation and robotics in the global...
SECO/WARWICK Lands 9th Furnace Order from Gas Turbine Producer
SECO/WARWICK, a world leader in heat treatment technology, has signed another contract with a Global Partner from the energy industry for the delivery of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with gas cooling up to 6 bar abs. This is the ninth device delivered by SECO/WARWICK to this customer. It...
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]
Auto Parts Manufacturer Reverses Course on Vacuum Carburizing
"McGard Industries" manufactures anti-theft devices like lug nuts, wheel locks, and marine security products, and is a leading manufacturer of mechanical anti-theft devices. The firm maintains a very large, clean and modern manufacturing facility in Orchard Park, New York, USA which is fitting as...
“Hi-Tech Steel Treating” Invites “The Monty” to Tour Their Plant
Recently "Mr. Kevin Stone" of commercial heat treater "Hi-Tech Steel Treating" in Saginaw, Michigan, USA invited "Gord Montgomery" of "The Monty Heat Treat News" for a tour of his facility, a tour which took place Thursday August 14, 2025. Founded in 1983 the firm is located in the heart of the...
Bearing Company Auctioning HT Furnaces-Call in The Scrap Guys!
Timken Bearings is auctioning off a great deal of equipment at two North Carolina, USA facilities later this month-the auction includes a number of heat treat furnaces-if it didn't include heat treat furnaces the auction mention would not grace the pages of "The Monty Heat Treat News". As you can...
Darius Szczekocki Obituary
Last week we mentioned the very surprising and upsetting passing of Mr. Darius Szczekocki, a very well-known figure in the North American heat treat industry-below is his obituary. "Darius Szczekocki Obituary; With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and...
New Design Cryogenic Unit Enters Production in the USA
"Stack Metallurgical Group" based in Portland, Oregon, USA is a company that firmly believes in the value of publicity-the company has been making tremendous investments in new heat treatment equipment in 2025 and every single investment has provided a new press release. Today's press release...
Solar Manufacturing is Growing – Join Our Engineering and Service Teams
Solar Manufacturing is hiring for two critical positions—Senior Mechanical Engineer and Field Service Technician—for the design and support of high-performance vacuum furnaces used across the aerospace, defense, and commercial heat-treating industries. Now Hiring: Senior Mechanical Engineer Solar Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Mechanical...
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 ancillary...
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 hardening furnace...
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 president of...
North American Heat Treater Acquired
There is certainly a raft of changes happening in the North American commercial heat treatment industry these days-a quick search of our pages reveals that over 10 shops have closed in the past year with at least a half dozen acquisitions in just the past few months. The most recent acquisition...
Furnacare (TAV Vacuum Furnace) Appoints New Sales Manager
Furnacare, the North American division of TAV Vacuum Furnaces of Italy, responsible for Sales and Service in the USA, Canada and Mexico has just appointed Mr. Jay Jefsen as Director of Sales replacing Mr. Jan Massholder who is no longer with the company. Jay Jefsen brings with him a world of...
Acquisition in the Mexican Heat Treat Industry
Earlier this week, Monday June 2 to be exact "The Monty Heat Treat News" in an industry exclusive announced that one of the largest commercial heat treaters in Mexico had made a "Very Significant Acquisition". "Especialidades Termicas, S.A" (ETSA Group) is a family owned commercial heat treater...