Additive Manufacturing Firm Expands Vacuum Furnace Department
Additive Manufacturing Firm Expands Vacuum Furnace Department ” AGF DEFCOM” is excited to announce the addition of a second Solar Atmospheres Mentor Pro furnace to our growing machine lineup. This investment reinforces our commitment to providing customers with exceptional quality, faster turnaround times, and reliable production capacity.The new…
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…
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]
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…
Bruce Favors-The Industry Loses a Legend
Bruce Favors-The Industry Loses a Legend It is with great regret that we mention the passing of Mr. Bruce Favors, an individual who helped shape the heat treatment industry in North America. Bruce started in the commercial heat treatment industry in Michigan in his early years and later moved to South Carolina where he worked alongside his…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2025 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2025 Edition “The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2025 Edition is now available by clicking on the link below. This 95 page issue offers the most up to date news and trends in the global heat treatment industry. Some highlights in this issue include; Heat Treat Industry Acquisition-“Monty Exclusive”!…
Heat Treat Industry Supplier Announces Promotions
Heat Treat Industry Supplier Announces Promotions ” Nitrex/UPC-Marathon announces the promotions of Kurt Willms to Sales Director, Americas and Asia , and Marcin Stoklosa to Sales Director, Europe–Middle East , as the company reinforces its commitment to in-person customer engagement and deep technical support. “These promotions are part of…
Furnace Builders Jointly Exhibit at Defense Exhibition
Furnace Builders Jointly Exhibit at Defense Exhibition May 1, 2 & 3 saw the 5th AeroDef India Manufacturing Expo 2025 in New Delhi, India-AeroDef is an exhibition and conference dedicated to Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing. Amongst those exhibiting was Hightemp Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. in partnership with VAC AERO International and SS…
Major USA Heat Treat Acquisition Concluded
Major USA Heat Treat Acquisition Concluded December of 2024 it was announced that “Aalberts” was acquiring “Paulo Products Company” -a “blockbuster” acquisition for the North American commercial heat treating industry; ” Major Acquisition in the North American Heat Treat Industry”. The acquisition was dependent upon regulatory approval-this…
Gabi Bennet Retires From Top Automotive Supplier ZF Automotive
Gabi Bennet Retires From Top Automotive Supplier ZF Automotive A close friend of “ The Monty Heat Treat News ” and a very experienced heat treater has just retired from automotive supplier and captive heat treat ZF Automotive in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Ms. Gabi Bennet for many years helped guide the in house heat treat department of global auto…
Clamp Temper Press Technology
Clamp Temper Press Technology Many years ago Lindberg Heat Treat had at least 12 unique systems for tempering stampings. The technology was called ” Clamp Temper Press ” and the idea behind it was that hot stampings could be clamped during the temper process to reduce distortion. Most of them had three or four heated platen’s and were closed up…
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #1 Bodycote
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #1 Bodycote Since 1999 “ The Monty Heat Treat News ” 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…
German Heat Treater Invests in New Endothermic Generator
German Heat Treater Invests in New Endothermic Generator Commercial heat treater OWZ in Aalen, Germany recently invested in a new endothermic generator; “OWZ Ostalb bought a new electrically heated EndoFlex™ S endothermic gas generator to replace the company’s old generator. OWZ Ostalb is a commercial heat treatment company in Aalen,…
Read About a Surface Hardening Company Achieving ISO 14001
Read About a Surface Hardening Company Achieving ISO 14001 “We’re proud to announce that Expanite – the Danish specialist within surface hardening and heat treatment of stainless steel and titanium – has achieved the ISO 14001 certification. ISO 14001 has become the international standard for designing and implementing an environmental management…
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #2 Aalberts Industries
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #2 Aalberts Industries Since 1999 “ The Monty Heat Treat News ” 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…