Aerospace Company Adds Drop Bottom Oven
Magellan Aerospace Limited is a global firm involved in the aerospace industry who just happens to have heat treating in many of their locations including one way out in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. According to this press release and our own knowledge at "The Monty Heat Treat News" this location...
German Furnace Builder Partners with Chinese Firm
Furnace builder "ROHDE Schutzgasöfen GmbH" of Hanau, Germany is pleased to announce that they have partnered with "Shanghai Advanced Metallurgical Technology Corp.", (SAMT) to better service the Asian market. Jörn Rohde, CEO of the company had this to say; "I am proud to say that over the years we...
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]
Lockheed Martin Invests in More Heat Treat Capability
"Lockheed Martin has opened a 16,000-square-foot facility dedicated to meeting the company’s additive manufacturing goals; Lockheed Martin hopes to bring additive manufacturing (AM) to “new heights,” supported by the new Texas facility. Heavily stocked with cutting-edge technology, the site will...
Do Heat Treat Salaries Vary by Geographic Region?
On a regular basis we have articles from "Josh Hale" and "Jessica Maier" of "International Search Partners" about hiring practices and salaries in the North American heat treatment industry. This article entitled "Do companies pay higher salaries in coastal areas or in bigger cities like in...
Advanced Heat Treat Corp. Announces Building Expansion & Increased Nitriding Capacity at Michigan Location
Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services, announced a building expansion at its Monroe, Michigan facility. Groundbreaking for the project took place on November 27, 2024 with construction anticipated to be complete by Summer 2025. The new production space will...
Furnace Builder Appoints Sales Director
Furnace Builder SOLO Swiss SA has just appointed Mr. David Howard as Sales Director effective January 1, 2025. SOLO Swiss is one of two furnace builders in Switzerland, the other being Codere SA. Originally David is from Ireland and for the past almost 19 years he had been with Codere SA, the last...
Ipsen USA Celebrates 2025 With Two Leadership Promotions
Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (January 7, 2025) – Ipsen USA is proud to ring in the new year by announcing the promotion of two team members to new roles in 2025. These leadership changes reinforce Ipsen’s strategic focus on strengthening the ICS (Ipsen Customer Service) and Sales teams to better serve...
Thoughts on Nitrogen Generating Systems in Heat Treat Applications
Yesterday "The Monty Heat Treat News" had an article entitled "Paul Cairney & Nitrogen Generation". The article started off by mentioning Mr. Paul Cairney, an individual very well known in the field of on-site nitrogen generation and moved on to some thoughts from "The Monty" about nitrogen...
Aluminum Extrusion Provider Adds Nitriding System
“Qatar Aluminum Extrusion CO. (Qalex) received a second nitriding system from Nitrex. The aluminum profiles manufacturer wanted to equip a second extrusion plant with an independent nitriding furnace to save on handling, processing time, and costs associated with having to transport extrusion dies...
Ipsen Bolsters European Sales Team
Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (April 13, 2022) – Ipsen announces the hiring of Navid Gamerschlag in the role of European Sales Manager – Vacuum Technology. Based out of Cologne, Germany, Gamerschlag is responsible for promoting Ipsen vacuum equipment within the greater European region. Gamerschlag will...
Aerobraze Receives Order From USAF
This press release caught our attention as Wall Colmonoy is well known to offer vacuum brazing in all of their facilities and indeed hosts a seminar on vacuum brazing every year. “The United States Air Force has awarded Wall Colmonoy Aerobraze Engineered Technologies Oklahoma City a five-year...
Solar Vacuum Oil Quench Furnace Nearing Inaugural Run
"The brand new Solar Vacuum Oil Quench furnace is nearing its inaugural run! This equipment, along with a separate SBS oil conditioning system, will lead the way to a safer, more efficient and greener way to oil quench materials. Stay tuned for the results of the maiden voyage!" Solar Atmospheres of...
Highest Captive Heat Treat Department in the World?
From time to time "The Monty Heat Treat News" searches through our archives for photos of some of the most interesting heat treats from around the world. Today's edition comes from Istanbul, Turkey and features what is quite possibly the highest heat treat department in the world. Donusum Isil Islem...
US Valve Manufacturer Receives Box Furnace From L & L Special Furnaces
“L&L Special Furnace Co., Inc. has delivered a high-uniformity box furnace to a worldwide, leading valve manufacturer located in the southeastern United States. The L&L model XLE 244 is a front-loading, refractory-lined box furnace and has an effective work zone of 22” wide by 22” high by...













