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...
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]
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...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” February 2025 Edition
The link below will take you to the February 2025 edition of "The Monty Heat Treat News" your source for the most up to date news and trends in the global heat treatment industry. Some of the stories you will find include these; US Defence Supplier Increases Heat Treat Capacity Fastener Manufacturer...
Acquisition in the North American Commercial Heat Treat Industry
We promised our readers we would mention a small acquisition in the North American commercial heat treat industry which we knew would happen early in 2025, we can now share the details. February 1, 2025 "Atlantic Heat Treating" in Ajax, Ontario, Canada acquired "All-Source Heat Treating" in St....
Nitriding and FNC (Ferritic Nitrocarburizing)
This week’s exciting “Heat Treat Podcast” talks with Mr. Mark Hemsath of Nitrex about nitriding and FNC. Mark is a good friend and one of the foremost experts in the world on both topics. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty. View our recent magazines and podcasts by...
Additive Manufacturing Firm Adds “HIP” Capacity
In Germany we see that OWL AM Additive Manufacturing GmbH recently added Hot Isostatic Processing to their list of offerings as we can see in this press release; “Further HIP capacity available: Since August 2021, OWL AM Additive Manufacturing GmbH, has been able to offer their customers Hot...
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #18 Industrial Steel Treating, Jackson, Michigan
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...
Additive Manufacturing Firm Now NADCAP Accredited
It has been an interesting journey watching Burloak Technologies, an additive manufacturing firm invest in a brand new captive heat treating department and today we see the final step. The final step being NADCAP Accreditation. The rather breathless report is below and comes from part of the heat...
Jamie Kuriger-Say it Ain’t so Jamie!
Up in the US Northeast we find Mr. Jamie Kuriger an individual who has had a long and varied career in the heat treatment industry. Jamie started off with Toyo Tanso, a supplier of graphite to the industry, moved on to furnace builder Ipsen and now for the past 4 years he has been Bodycote Sales...
Thermcraft Announces New General Manager, Andrew Belling
“Winston-Salem, NC, February 7, 2022 – Thermcraft, an international leading manufacturer of thermal processing equipment, announced today that Andrew Belling has joined the company as General Manager. Mr. Belling will be responsible for process improvement, positive growth and continued development...