Auto Parts Manufacturer Reverses Course on Vacuum Carburizing
"McGard Industries" manufactures anti-theft devices like lug nuts, wheel locks, and marine security products, and is a leading manufacturer of mechanical anti-theft devices. The firm maintains a very large, clean and modern manufacturing facility in Orchard Park, New York, USA which is fitting as...
“Hi-Tech Steel Treating” Invites “The Monty” to Tour Their Plant
Recently "Mr. Kevin Stone" of commercial heat treater "Hi-Tech Steel Treating" in Saginaw, Michigan, USA invited "Gord Montgomery" of "The Monty Heat Treat News" for a tour of his facility, a tour which took place Thursday August 14, 2025. Founded in 1983 the firm is located in the heart of the...
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]
Bearing Company Auctioning HT Furnaces-Call in The Scrap Guys!
Timken Bearings is auctioning off a great deal of equipment at two North Carolina, USA facilities later this month-the auction includes a number of heat treat furnaces-if it didn't include heat treat furnaces the auction mention would not grace the pages of "The Monty Heat Treat News". As you can...
Darius Szczekocki Obituary
Last week we mentioned the very surprising and upsetting passing of Mr. Darius Szczekocki, a very well-known figure in the North American heat treat industry-below is his obituary. "Darius Szczekocki Obituary; With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and...
New Design Cryogenic Unit Enters Production in the USA
"Stack Metallurgical Group" based in Portland, Oregon, USA is a company that firmly believes in the value of publicity-the company has been making tremendous investments in new heat treatment equipment in 2025 and every single investment has provided a new press release. Today's press release...
Solar Manufacturing is Growing – Join Our Engineering and Service Teams
Solar Manufacturing is hiring for two critical positions—Senior Mechanical Engineer and Field Service Technician—for the design and support of high-performance vacuum furnaces used across the aerospace, defense, and commercial heat-treating industries. Now Hiring: Senior Mechanical Engineer Solar Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Mechanical...
USA Based Furnace Controls Company Enters Into Agreement With German Partner
Furnace Controls Company "SSi" based in Cincinatti, Ohio, USA has entered into a sales agreement through their "SSi Europe" division in the UK to work with "AVT GmbH" in Germany to sell their products in Germany and the Netherlands. "AVT GmbH" was founded in 2019 by "Marc Angenendt" (an ex president...
Darius Szczekocki, “Hestia Heat Treat”
It is with true shock that we are reporting the very unexpected passing of Mr. "Darius Szczekocki", owner of "Hestia Heat Treat" in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. "Darius" was a long time heat treater having worked with commercial heat treat firms such as "Bodycote" and "Bluewater Thermal" before...
More North American Pit Carburizing Capacity Added
May 15 of this year we had the news item below about how a North American commercial heat treater was "Adding Pit Carburizing Capacity" . Well that capacity is now in production as you can see in this video. "MAY 15, 2025; Heat Treater Adding Much Needed Pit Carburizing Capacity; When US...
Major Acquisition in Mexico Heat Treatment Industry
In "blockbuster" news from the Mexican heat treat market we have learned that one of the largest commercial heat treaters on the country "Grupo ETSA Especialidades Termicas" very recently acquired a firm by the name of "Termproces" in Puebla, Mexico. "Termproces" is a commercial heat treater...
Where Are They Now – Seth Montgomery
In the US Midwest Mr. Seth Montgomery has worked in sales positions for firms such as commercial heat treater Thermal Process Holdings and FPM-he has now changed direction slightly while remaining in the heat treatment industry. Seth recently became an outside sales representative for foundry...
Furnace Builder Finds Sucess in the Chinese Market
"In 2010, the SECO/WARWICK Group made a strategic decision to expand its operations in Asia by establishing the SECO/WARWICK company in China. Today, 15 years later, it is one of the key assets in the SECO/WARWICK Group. The Chinese company is now a leader in providing advanced technologies for the...
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Mr. Trevor Jones
Today our handsome and charming host "Mr. Carlos Torres" of "The Heat Treat Podcast" speaks "Vacuum Furnace Technology" with "Mr. Trevor Jones", President of "Solar Manufacturing" one of the largest North American builders of vacuum furnaces. Previous episodes of the "Heat Treat Podcast" can be...
USA Furnace Builder Closes Down
May 22, 2025 "The Monty Heat Treat News" announced that commercial heat treater "Missouri Heat Treat Had Closed Their Doors". Missouri Heat Treat was a division of "Unitherm Furnace, LLC", also in Wentzville, MO, USA and according to their website Unitherm was founded in 1980 and over the years had...