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...
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]
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...
Aerospace Supplier Grows Vacuum Heat Treatment Capabilities
"A firm which supplies metal injection molded components for the aviation industry has added to its production capabilities with a vacuum furnace. This solution will increase the capacity to provide hardening process services while meeting aviation standards required by the industry. The...
Another USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes it’s Doors
In a relatively strong economy, it is a puzzler to the team at "The Monty Heat Treat News" why so many North American commercial heat treaters are closing their doors. At last count 2 in Canada have closed recently with at least 4 in Ohio having recently announced planned closings with 2 more to...
Captive Heat Treater Receiving Substantial Investment
For a number of years "The Monty Heat Treat News" has offered a heat treatment industry exclusive-a list of the “15 Largest Single Location Captive Heat Treats in North America”, it now appears that one of the locations on the list will be receiving a very substantial investment. Located in...
Largest Commercial Heat Treats-How Big is the Pie?
April 5th, 2025 "The Monty Heat Treat News" will be offering our updated list of the "50 largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters" (the 2024 List can be found "Here"). This list prompts the obvious question-how big is the North America commercial heat treat pie? In other words what is the...
Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) Announces 2022-23 Board of Directors
"The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) recently announced its 2022-23 board of directors and executive officers. Serving as President is Jeff Valuck of Surface Combustion Inc., Vice-President is Brian Kelly of Honeywell Thermal Solutions, and Treasurer is Jeff Rafter of Selas Heat...
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #5 Bluewater Thermal Solutions
Since 1999 “The Monty” 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 we became much...
Natural Gas Pricing Fuels Efforts to Create a More Efficient Burner
The recent dramatic increase in natural gas pricing has lead to several industry suppliers working to develop a more fuel efficient burner for gas fired furnaces. At least 3 suppliers that we know of have developed new products which are now either in testing or on the market, one of these is Ipsen...
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #6 Solar Atmospheres
Since 1999 “The Monty” 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 we became...
Turkish Heat Treater Achieves NADCAP-Invests Heavily in New Equipment
Önerler Heat Treatment Ltd., in Bursa, Turkey now has more bragging rights to go with their claim to be one of the largest commercial heat treaters in the very substantial Turkish heat treating market-NADCP Accreditation. This third generation commercial heat treater founded in 1967 Önerler Heat...
Heat Treat Industry-Dates to Remember
Heat treaters around the world need to keep two dates in mind for 2022. The first is the Furnaces North America exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and the second is the HK 22 in Cologne, Germany. FNA is the #1 show in North America for this year and will be the best North American heat treat...