USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel
USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel (Editors Note; While it is not mentioned in this press release the new vessel is being built by “American Isostatic Presses Inc”. of Ohio. We are anticipating more news about Kittyhawk in the near future). “Kittyhawk Inc has placed an order for a new Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) vessel for…
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News”
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News” On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” informs the industry about individuals in the industry making career changes-promotions, retirements, changes in direction-these are the individuals who make our headline for Friday, June 19th 2026; Steven Sumner Retiring; Steven has spent most of his…
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]
Aircraft Engine Manufacturer Orders Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace
Aircraft Engine Manufacturer Orders Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace “A European aircraft engine manufacturer has purchased a VIM furnace from the vacuum metallurgy segment of SECO/WARWICK . The system ordered is a two chamber 50 kg VIM induction furnace designed for equiaxed (EQ) casting. The furnace features a non standard design in which the…
USA Vacuum Furnace Builder Moving to Employee Ownership
USA Vacuum Furnace Builder Moving to Employee Ownership “ADAMSVILLE, PA — Signature Vacuum Furnaces, a company that originated in a breakfast meeting between two friends and co-founders, with the first order prosecuted in one partner’s kitchen and the second partner’s basement, is now partially owned by its employees through a structure new to…
International Fastener Manufacturer Enlarges Heat Treat Department
International Fastener Manufacturer Enlarges Heat Treat Department A fully automated, electrically heated “Ipsen” chamber furnace line (size M) has been installed at fastener manufacturer “Hassmann S.A.” in record time. The system consists of two complete, chamber (sealed quench) furnace lines. The furnaces have been installed with commissioning…
“HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater-Still no Conclusions
“HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater-Still no Conclusions Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” reported an explosion of a “Hipping” furnace (an abbreviation for hot isostatic pressing) at a commercial heat treater in Canby, Oregon, USA-the story can be found at ” Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater” . While…
Furnace builder talks about 2025 and 2026 forecast
Furnace builder talks about 2025 and 2026 forecast “AICHELIN Group holds its ground in a challenging environment in 2025 – strong growth expected for 2026 Stable annual result despite volatile market environment NITREX integration on track – positioning as a full-service provider progressing International expansion: new locations in India and…
USA Surface Treatment Facility Acquired
USA Surface Treatment Facility Acquired (Editors Note; Metallizing Service Company, MSC’s primary customer is Pratt & Whitney. In 2025 MSC had sales of approximately $19 million USD) “NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Behrman Capital (“Behrman”), a private equity investment firm based in New York, today announced that it has acquired…
German Auto Parts Supplier Hirschvogel Group Commissions Furnace Line
German Auto Parts Supplier Hirschvogel Group Commissions Furnace Line Back in March of 2025 it was announced that auto parts supplier “Hirschvogel” would be installing a new, automated heat treat line provided by “Aichelin Group” of Austria (the original news item can be found below). Recently the line entered full production with the ability…
Strong Business Conditions Leads to New Vacuum Furnace Order
Strong Business Conditions Leads to New Vacuum Furnace Order “Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 12, 2026) – Ipsen USA has received a new equipment order from Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global manufacturer of precision food cutting equipment headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana. The order includes a MetalMaster HR 54×48 2-bar vacuum furnace,…
Automotive Supplier Expands Stainless Steel Brazing Capacity with New Gasbarre 24″ Belt Furnace Order
Automotive Supplier Expands Stainless Steel Brazing Capacity with New Gasbarre 24″ Belt Furnace Order “St. Marys, PA — Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems (Gasbarre) has been selected by a long-standing customer to supply a new 24-inch belt, 4-zone brazing furnace supporting automotive component production. The system will be installed at…
New President for North American Furnace Builder
New President for North American Furnace Builder (Editors note; for more information about “Nutec Bickley” we would suggest these stories from “The Monty” ” Nutec Bickley Installs Roller Hearth Furnace”, “North American Furnace Builder Lands Large Order” & “Nutec Group Announces Change of CEO”) “NUTEC Group Chairman Genaro Cueva and…
European Heat Treater Completes Plant Merger
European Heat Treater Completes Plant Merger “Aalberts Surface Technologies” is ranked by “The Monty Heat Treat News” as the second largest commercial heat treater in North America and also in Europe-their Värnamo, Sweden location is our focus today. Recently the company completed a Swedish plant merger which is now complete. While the…
Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Shows “The Monty” In House HT Department
Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Shows “The Monty” In House HT Department And speaking of “KGO” nitriders in Europe lets look back at another captive/commercial heat treater which “The Monty Heat Treat News” visited just last year which also features KGO nitriders; “MARCH 18th/2025; Gord Montgomery” of “The Monty Heat Treat News” had the…