USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel
USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel (Editors Note; While it is not mentioned in this press release the new vessel is being built by “American Isostatic Presses Inc”. of Ohio. “Kittyhawk Inc has placed an order for a new Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) vessel for installation at its Garden Grove, California, USA, facility. The…
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News”
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News” On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” informs the industry about individuals in the industry making career changes-promotions, retirements, changes in direction-these are the individuals who make our headline for Friday, June 19th 2026; Steven Sumner Retiring; Steven has spent most of his…
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]
Bodycote Monterrey, Mexico Update
Bodycote Monterrey, Mexico Update April 5th of this year the world’s largest commercial heat treater “Bodycote” announced a new heat treat facility in Monterrey, Mexico ” Bodycote Announces New Heat Treatment Facility in Monterrey, Mexico “. “The Monty Heat Treat News” is now in a position to provide an update on this exciting project. The…
A Last Look at Heat Treating in Mexico (For the Moment)
A Last Look at Heat Treating in Mexico (For the Moment) As a result of the recent “ASM” heat treat event in Monterrey, Mexico “The Monty Heat Treat News” has had a number of stories about the booming heat treat market in Mexico including these; Mexico Heat Treat Market Through the Eyes of an Expert Heat Treater Has Great 2025-Starts Expansion…
The Evolution & Future of Furnace Controls | Bob Fincken | The Heat Treat Podcast #59
The Evolution & Future of Furnace Controls | Bob Fincken | The Heat Treat Podcast #59 We reached deep into our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives and pulled out this “oldie but goodie”. In this episode our charming host, “Mr. Carlos Torres” speaks with industry legend, “Mr. Bob Fincken” of controls company “SSi” for a discussion about where…
Fire at a Heat Treat Leads to Furnace Auction
Fire at a Heat Treat Leads to Furnace Auction April 29th there will be an auction in San Antonio, Texas featuring some older vacuum furnaces, coating systems, machining centers and metal working equipment. The equipment is located at the “Meyer, MT, Texas” location, the site of a large fire August of 2025; ” Massive fire near San Antonio Airport…
European Furnace Controls Firms Announces Partnership
European Furnace Controls Firms Announces Partnership According to this press release two of the larger European furnace controls companies will be working together more closely in the future. This press release is quite vague and provides few if any details beyond the fact that “Stange” and “Demig” feel it necessary to work together more closely…
MTI Educational Foundation Extends Scholarship Application Deadline to May 15, 2026
The Metal Treating Institute Educational Foundation has announced an extension of its 2026 scholarship application deadline to May 15, 2026, providing additional time for students and industry professionals to take advantage of valuable educational funding opportunities. $123,000 will be awarded in total scholarships. The MTI Educational…
Record Breaking Snow For North America
Record Breaking Snow For North America The hot topic of conversation amongst many in North America is the record amount of snow and cold temperatures most of the continent is suffering through these days. This photo was taken a few minutes ago in front of the offices of “The Monty Heat Treat News” . In it you can see Gord Montgomery in our…
Heat Treat Expansion Planned for Precision Metal Forming Company
Heat Treat Expansion Planned for Precision Metal Forming Company Back in 2016 “The Monty Heat Treat News” had this press release about “Precision Resource”, a supplier of high-volume and high-tonnage fineblanked components and assemblies opening an in-house heat treat facility in Saltillo, Mexico; “2016 POSTING; Precision Resource is…
And Speaking of Heat Treat Furnace Lines Being Installed in Mexico
And Speaking of Heat Treat Furnace Lines Being Installed in Mexico Our previous news item concerned “Precision Resource” adding mesh belt furnace capacity at their location in Saltillo, Mexico so we should at this point mention another new furnace install in Mexico. One of our almost 10,000 “LinkedIn” followers sent us this photo of a new…
Countdown to “North Americas Largest Captive Heat Treaters”
Countdown to “North Americas Largest Captive Heat Treaters” As we count down to the 2026 list of the “15 Largest Captive Heat Treaters-North America-2024″ (coming the week of January 26th) ” The Monty” looks look back at a company which was in the #2 position on our 2024 list of “The Largest”- “GKN ePowertrain Newton, North…
You Think You Have a Big Vacuum Furnace?
You Think You Have a Big Vacuum Furnace? Courtesy of furnace builder “SECO/WARWICK” we have a photo of the largest vacuum furnace we at “The Monty” have ever seen. This unit is capable of loads of over 100 tons and has a diameter of 12′ (4 meters). The furnace (which was installed a few years ago at a location in California) is designed to…
Commercial Heat Treater Receives Vacuum Furnace in “Double Quick” Time
Commercial Heat Treater Receives Vacuum Furnace in “Double Quick” Time (Editors Note; Yes, the name of the commercial heat treater mentioned in this SECO/WARWICK press release really is “More Heat Treatment A.S.” -threw us off also). “It took just four weeks from the moment the order was placed for SECO/WARWICK to deliver one of…