Why Heat Treatment Partnerships Matter in Aerospace by “Vanessa Pfeiffer”
Why Heat Treatment Partnerships Matter in Aerospace by “Vanessa Pfeiffer” (About the author; Vanessa Pfeiffer is Director of Strategic Market Development for Aerospace & Defence at Bodycote. She is responsible for identifying and accelerating strategic growth opportunities across the aerospace and defence sector, working closely with…
USA Heat Treater Now “ITAR” Registered
USA Heat Treater Now “ITAR” Registered ( Texas Heat Treating is a family owned commercial heat treater which will be on “The Monty’s” list of the “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters” which will be published the week of June 29th) “June 2026; Texas Heat Treating is pleased to announce that the company is now registered with the…
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]
McLaughlin Furnace Group Lands Large Furnace Install Project
McLaughlin Furnace Group Lands Large Furnace Install Project In 2024 commercial heat treater Cambridge Heat Treating in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada announced that they were closing down with all of the equipment going on to the used market. Cambridge always took great pride in their equipment and it showed-most of it was relatively new and in very…
Acquisition in the US Heat Treat Industry
Acquisition in the US Heat Treat Industry Now is this real heat treating or not since it involves “on site stress relieving” ? You can certainly argue the point since it doesn’t involve flames but at the end of the day “The Monty” Team voted to mention it; “NEDERLAND, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Industrial Thermal Services (ITS), a leading…
“The Monty” Interviews “Jim Fairbairn”, “Bodycote” CEO
“The Monty” Interviews “Jim Fairbairn”, “Bodycote” CEO In an industry exclusive “The Monty Heat Treat News” had the very distinct privilege of interviewing “Mr. Jim Fairbairn” , CEO of the world’s largest commercial heat treater- “Bodycote” . GM; “Hopefully Jim is OK, we North Americans tend to be fairly…
Tom Flynn, Erie Steel Heat Treating 1948-2025
Tom Flynn, Erie Steel Heat Treating 1948-2025 “Thomas P. Flynn “Gentleman Mr. Flynn” “Johnny Fights” 76 of Temperance, Michigan , passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on October 24 1948, in Flint, Michigan, and was the son of Philip and Helen (Koval) Flynn. Tom was a 1966 graduate from Central Catholic…
Largest US Privately Held Heat Treater To Add Location
Largest US Privately Held Heat Treater To Add Location In a story coming from an independent source but verified by Mr. Bill Jones , CEO of “Solar Atmospheres” (the largest privately owned commercial heat treater in North America) “The Monty Heat Treat News” has learned that “Solar Atmospheres” will be adding a seventh US location. The…
Italian Company Adding More Heat Treat Capacity
Italian Company Adding More Heat Treat Capacity For over 30 years “CITT Trattamenti Termici” has been offering both captive and commercial heat treating. Located in the town of Usmate Velate the firm has been part Colombo Special Fasteners since 2019 and over the past two years has made substantial investments in additional equipment and a new…
Vacuum Furnace Manufacturer Ships Two New Vacuum Furnaces
Vacuum Furnace Manufacturer Ships Two New Vacuum Furnaces Vacuum furnace manufacturer, Solar Manufacturing of Souderton, PA, USA recently shipped two vacuum furnaces to a customer in the New England region, adding to their previous purchase of two furnaces from a couple of years ago. All four furnaces have a 24″ x 24″ x 48″ working hot zone and…
Fascinating Heat Treats-Contour Hardening, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Fascinating Heat Treats-Contour Hardening, Indianapolis, IN, USA ” The Monty Heat Treat News ” has always enjoyed heat treats out of the ordinary and one that fits the bill is Contour Hardening in Indianapolis, IN, USA which is very unique in their abilities. The company was founded back in 1986 by John Storm and Mike Chaplin, former engineers at…
Tim Little Moves to Lozier Oil From Chemtool
Tim Little Moves to Lozier Oil From Chemtool Tim Little, former Director of Process Fluids at Chemtool has moved on to become President of Fluid Dynamics Division of Lozier Oil, located in Farmington, IL. Lozier has become the exclusive US Distributor of the Ucon line of quenchants manufactured by Dow Chemical. They handle distribution as well as…
UK Furnace Experts Adds Another Step Towards International Recognition
UK Furnace Experts Adds Another Step Towards International Recognition “Leading furnace servicing company Vacuum & Atmosphere Services has proved its credentials for generating valid calibration results by achieving an internationally recognised standard. Vacuum & Atmosphere Services (VAS), which has its HQ in Smethwick, has secured ISO…
Nitrex Delivers A Vacuum Furnace To A Major International Aircraft Provider
Nitrex Delivers A Vacuum Furnace To A Major International Aircraft Provider “Nitrex Vacuum recently shipped a new large vertical vacuum furnace to a major engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) shop/repair company in South America. The customer repairs jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft….
US In House Heat Treater to Install Batch Austempering Furnaces
US In House Heat Treater to Install Batch Austempering Furnaces A major Midwestern U.S. supplier of agricultural and lawn equipment has recently purchased a complete Batch Austemper facility from AFC-Holcroft. The complete line consists of two of AFC-Holcroft’s UBQA (Universal Batch Quench-Austemper) units along with ancillary equipment…