Texas Heat Treater Adding Second Location
Almost exactly one year ago "The Monty Heat Treat News" had this exclusive news item (below) about commercial heat treater "Worldwide Heat Treat" in Houston, Texas, USA; "In 2018 Mr. Robert Gutierrez, a very well-known individual in the Texas commercial heat treatment industry started his own...
What The Heck is Happening to Heat Treating in Ohio, USA?
What on earth is happening to commercial heat treating in the great state of Ohio in the USA? Over the past year we have seen several commercial heat treaters in Ohio close starting with "MT Heat Treat" in Mentor in May of 2024, followed by at least two others with two more to come within the next 2...
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]
GKN Driveline Mexico Adds High Speed Tempering Furnace Systems
From tempering furnace experts Pyromaitre we have this press release about an order the company recently from GKN Driveline Mexico for four high speed tempering furnace systems; "Our team recently finalized the assembly of 4 P-208E oven systems for our client GKN Driveline Mexico. We developed an...
North American Heat Treat Acquisition Confirmed
Going way back to August of 2024 "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a news item about commercial heat treater "Metals Technology Corporation" in Carol Stream, IL, USA entering into "receivership". "The Monty" continued to track this story and later in 2024 we announced that a potential buyer had been...
Ipsen USA Announces Dates for 2025 Ipsen U Training Program
Ipsen has announced the 2025 schedule for its comprehensive training course on vacuum furnace equipment. Ipsen U will take place on April 1-3, June 10-12, August 12-14, and October 7-9 in Cherry Valley, Illinois. This immersive three-day program offers detailed training on a wide range of...
Jeff McLaughlin-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
This week our witty and handsome host of “The Heat Treat Podcast”, Mr. Carlos Torres speaks with Mr. Jeff McLaughlin, founder and CEO of McLaughlin Furnace Group. Jeff is known as an opinionated and controversial figure in the heat treat industry but certainly nobody has ever questioned his...
Heat Treatment Industry Losing a Giant
Perhaps not literally but certainly figuratively the global heat treatment industry is losing a giant. Mr. Scott MacKenzie is one of the foremost experts in the world on quenchants and his retirement, as mentioned below will leave a "gap" in the industry. "I have decided to retire from my current...
Phoenix Heat Treating Expands Capacity and Capabilities with New Furnaces and Process Improvements
At Phoenix Heat Treating, we’re always striving to push the boundaries of what we can offer our customers. This month marks a significant step forward as we bring new furnaces online and continue to expand our process capabilities. Here’s a closer look at our latest updates and what they mean for...
Ipsen USA Finishes Record-Breaking First Quarter
"Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2022) – Following a record year for new equipment orders in 2021, Ipsen’s Vacuum Technology Excellence Center continued that trend by booking 22 new vacuum furnace orders during the first quarter of 2022. “We continue to see improved business levels in all target...
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #17 ThermTech Inc.
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...
Pat Wallis Appointed VP Sales & Marketing Aalberts Surface Technologies Specialized Heat Treatment US
In " people news" we see that Aalberts Surface Technologies very recently hired a fellow by the name of Pat Wallis to be VP Sales & Marketing Aalberts Surface Technologies Specialized Heat Treatment US. We assume (but don't know for sure) that Pat will be working with all of the Aalberts...
US Manufacturer of Metal Seals to Replace Vacuum Furnace
SECO/VACUUM, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, will deliver a Vector high pressure gas quench furnace (HPGQ) to replace an existing furnace that failed to deliver the performance that the customer required for its tooling and precision sealing products. The customer’s unique materials expertise and...
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems Ships Continuous Mesh Belt Brazing & Annealing Line to Bluewater Thermal
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems is pleased to announce the commissioning of a 28” wide, 4 zone mesh belt annealing and brazing furnace for Bluewater Thermal Solutions, one of the largest, U.S. based commercial heat treaters. The furnace is installed in Bluewater’s annealing and brazing facility...
Commercial Heat Treater Adds Batch IQ Capacity
April 18th as part of our regular "Monday Morning Briefing" we mentioned that commercial heat treater Bluewater Thermal in St. Marys, PA, USA was in the process of adding another batch IQ furnace “The Monty Heat Treat News” Monday Morning Briefing | The Monty With the assistance of the "Bluewater...