Vacuum Furnace Builder Reports Record Sales
Vacuum Furnace Builder Reports Record Sales “Centorr Vacuum Industries (CVI), based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, has reported revenue of $18 million for the first half of 2026. The company attributed this performance to demand from the nuclear, hypersonics and Additive Manufacturing sectors. CVI reported orders for multiple vacuum induction…
Major Acquisitions for Heat Treatment Software Supplier
Major Acquisitions for Heat Treatment Software Supplier Visual Shop and Bluestreak Join Forces with Steelhead Technologies Together, the three industry leaders bring decades of heat treating expertise to one platform built for margin and growth “Calumet, MI – Steelhead Technologies announced today the acquisitions of Visual Shop and Bluestreak,…
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]
Induction Melting Technology-A Discussion
Induction Melting Technology-A Discussion Today we have a discussion with “Mr. Alfayo” , Chief Marketing Officer of “Electroheat Induction” of Jersey City, New Jersey a supplier of Induction Melting Systems; “From humble beginnings to becoming a world-renowned name in induction technology, Electroheat Induction has carved out a distinctive…
Bluewater Thermal Seeking Regional Sales Manager – Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, or adjacent)
Bluewater Thermal Seeking Regional Sales Manager – Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, or adjacent) Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Location: Remote based, with a primary focus on supporting the commercial growth of our six (6) industrial facilities located in PA, MI, IN, and IL. Secondarily, promoting the products and services performed at our Houston,…
Two Captive Heat Treating “Giants” Combine
Two Captive Heat Treating “Giants” Combine Background; According to this press release “Dana Inc.” has just announced an agreement to combine with “Eatons” Mobility business, a combination of two powertrain portfolio’s. The story is of interest to the global heat treatment industry as each of these firms maintains very substantial in-house…
Devastating HT Fire Leaves Manufacturers Scrambling for Alternatives
Devastating HT Fire Leaves Manufacturers Scrambling for Alternatives Tuesday June 2, 2026, commercial heat treater “IMT Elemental” (formerly H & S Heat Treating) in Port Robinson, Ontario, Canada suffered what can only be described as a “devasting” fire, we have this report from “Niagara This Week.com” ; “JUNE 3; There were no injuries —…
“Alloy” Supplier Wins Honda “New Supplier Award”
“Alloy” Supplier Wins Honda “New Supplier Award” In an industry, first a furnace alloy supplier has won the “Honda New Supplier Award” . “Sajjan, LLC” represented in North America by “William Wright & Associates” was presented the award at a recent ceremony. According to “KC Wilbur” of “William Wright” the award recognizes new suppliers who…
Anthony “Tony” Fortuna 1938-2026
Anthony “Tony” Fortuna 1938-2026 (Editor’s Note; While Tony Fortuna is a name many heat treaters in North America are not familiar with, at one time he was very well known for his founding of “Harbor Metal Treating” , now part of “Bluewater Thermal” ). “Anthony Fortuna, known to all as Tony, a self-made businessman, proud son of the Pennsylvania…
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales Job Title: Vice President of Sales Location: Remote-based, with enterprise-wide responsibility for revenue performance across all BWTS operations, including the Houston, TX facility and six (6) additional industrial facilities in PA, MI, IN, and IL. Role Overview The Vice President…
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems “Retech, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, has announced the sale of two customized Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) casting systems to a long-standing overseas partner supporting power generation turbine manufacturing. The two systems, engineered to support equiaxed (EQ) and…
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market Recently “The Monty Heat Treat News” has had several news items about the UK heat treatment market, unfortunately many of them have been rather depressing as they mention tales of closures and bankruptcies. However this item is more positive in that it announces the acquisition of a commercial heat…
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales Vacuum Furnace Builder Ipsen USA based in Rockford, IL has appointed Mr. Matt Clinite VP of Sales. For almost 12 years Matt has worked with Ipsen in a variety of sales positions. Very recently Matt was appointed to the top sales position with the company, VP of Sales a position in which we at “The Monty” believe he…
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit “Burloak Technologies Inc, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has completed its most recent Nadcap audit, supporting the use of the company’s heat treatment capabilities in demanding sectors. Burloak’s Ontario facility also offers standalone specialized thermal processing, including: Hot…
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be)
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be) Listed below, alphabetically below are the largest heat treatment events around the world for 2026. “The Monty Heat Treat News” has attended many of these events over the years and have found some to be worthwhile and others a waste of time. Read on for our recommendations; …















































































































































