USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Their Doors
USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Their Doors Earlier this week, Phoenix Metal Treating, located at W190 N11350 Carnegie Drive in Germantown, Wisconsin, officially closed down. This 40 year old family owned company operated several medium sized Beavermatic and Ipsen batch IQ furnaces and catered largely to the local automotive parts suppliers….
Japanese High-Tech Sector Orders SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace
Japanese High-Tech Sector Orders SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace (Editor’s Note; In this press release Maciej Korecki, Vice President of the SECO/WARWICK Group’s Vacuum Segment states; “This order will support the production of components for gas turbines”. Recently “The Monty Heat Treat News” published an article entitled, ” AI Data Centers Spiking…
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]
Heat Treat Industry Acquisition-“Monty Exclusive”!
Heat Treat Industry Acquisition-“Monty Exclusive”! “In an industry exclusive to “The Monty Heat Treat News” we have this press release from EQI, a provider of line-ready solutions for metal products making a second acquisition in the North American heat treatment industry. EQI Well Positioned to Serve Thermal Processing Industry with…
Pyrometry and Industry Standards in the Heat Treat Industry
Pyrometry and Industry Standards in the Heat Treat Industry This week are charming host, “Mr. Carlos Torres” has a special treat for us in the latest “Heat Treat Podcast”. Carlos has an in depth conversation with “Mr. Andrew Bassett” of “Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry” about “Pyrometry and Industry Standards in the Heat Treatment Industry”….
Heat Treatment Industry “People News”
Heat Treatment Industry “People News” In this installment of “Heat Treatment Industry “People News” we see that a few good people have recently made changes; Jerry Waineo. The industry just lost a “good one” with the retirement of “Mr. Jerry Waineo” from furnace builder ” AFC-Holcroft “. For over 40 years Jerry in the heat…
North American Heat Treater Making Big Investments
North American Heat Treater Making Big Investments Alberta Industrial Heat-Treating Inc. Marks Major Growth Milestones and Sets Sights on Expansion Edmonton, AB – Since its founding in 2016 with just two employees, Alberta Industrial Heat-Treating Inc. (AIHeatTreating.com) has rapidly emerged as a leading provider of advanced heat treatment…
Walt Paluch 1956-2025
Walt Paluch 1956-2025 The North American heat treat industry has lost one of it’s most “colourful” members ever. Walt Paluch spent most of his working career as a Metallurgical Engineer including a long stint at what was originally known as “New Venture Gear” in Syracuse, New York, USA. Originally this transmission plant was part of “Chrysler”…
Midwest USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Down Rotary Retort Furnaces
Midwest USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Down Rotary Retort Furnaces Going back a number of years Rotary Retort Furnaces were a common fixture in the heat treatment industry around the world-for a number of reasons the technology has largely fallen out of favor although in some applications they are still the technology of choice. As an…
Forging Facility Closes Making Available Surplus Cast Base Trays
Forging Facility Closes Making Available Surplus Cast Base Trays In Houston, Texas, USA forging company Dril-Quip has closed a facility and is sending the assets to an auction which will be held June 28th, 2022. Amongst the items available are a number of large high themperature ovens and carbottom furnaces which will attract little interest from…
Wirco Inc., Acquires Certain Assets of Performance Industrial Products LLC (PIP)
Wirco Inc., Acquires Certain Assets of Performance Industrial Products LLC (PIP) “Alloy company WIRCO based in Avilla, Indiana, USA is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Performance Industrial Products LLC (PIP), a heat resistance high alloy foundry located in Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA. The acquisition was completed on June…
Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) Announces 2022-23 Board of Directors
Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) Announces 2022-23 Board of Directors “The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) recently announced its 2022-23 board of directors and executive officers. Serving as President is Jeff Valuck of Surface Combustion Inc., Vice-President is Brian Kelly of Honeywell Thermal Solutions, and…
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #5 Bluewater Thermal Solutions
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #5 Bluewater Thermal Solutions 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…
Natural Gas Pricing Fuels Efforts to Create a More Efficient Burner
Natural Gas Pricing Fuels Efforts to Create a More Efficient Burner The recent dramatic increase in natural gas pricing has lead to several industry suppliers working to develop a more fuel efficient burner for gas fired furnaces. At least 3 suppliers that we know of have developed new products which are now either in testing or on the market,…
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #6 Solar Atmospheres
The Monty’s 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats 2021 – #6 Solar Atmospheres 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…