Average New Vacuum Furnace Price/Largest Hot Zone Order-“Ipsen”
A Year Defined by Confidence and Growth In 2025, Ipsen strengthened its position as a trusted partner for high-precision heat-treating solutions across critical manufacturing sectors. Continued demand from aerospace, defense, medical technology, advanced manufacturing, and energy markets reflected...
“HIP” Furnace Explosion Update
February 4/2026 "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a news item entitled "Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater", we followed this story up with another related article entitled "Are Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Accidents Common?". We now have updates on both stories, the first update...
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]
SECO/WARWICK Lands Another “CAB” Order
It sometimes appears that furnace builder "SECO/WARWICK" announces a new "CAB" (Controlled Atmosphere Brazing) order weekly. We exaggerate of course but here is another one; "The SECO/WARWICK Group will deliver a continuous Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) line to a Chinese manufacturer...
Ipsen USA Announces Updates for 2026 Ipsen U Classes
Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2026) – Ipsen USA has announced updates to its 2026 Ipsen U schedule, introducing new instructors, interactive elements and hands-on demonstrations to the company’s vacuum furnace training program. Ipsen U is a three-day program designed for vacuum furnace...
Are Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Accidents Common?
Yesterday we had a news item about an explosion in a "HIP" furnace at a location in the USA "Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater", this story prompted us to look into the history of any accidents in the "Hipping" industry. "Wikipedia" describes the process thusly; "Hot isostatic...
Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater
"KATU2 News" in Oregon, USA is reporting a massive explosion at commercial heat treater "Kittyhawk Products" in Canby, Oregon, USA. (Editors note: "The Monty Heat Treat News" reports that Kittyhawk" is one of the "52 Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America". The firm specializes in...
Manufacturing Acquisition Creates Heat Treat “Titan”
Just last week "The Monty Heat Treat News" presented the 2026 list of the "15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America". Included on the list were "Dauch Corp.", (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico and "GKN Driveline", Newton, North Carolina. Well as of...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” February 2026 Edition
This will make your day-the February 2026 Edition of "The Monty Heat Treat News", for 30 years the largest heat treat industry news source in the world is now available! In this 95 page edition you will find these top stories and lots more; In a Heat Treat Industry Exclusive we present the “15...
Largest North American Captive Heat Treats-“Dauch Corp.”
This week we will have a brand new name on our list of the "15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America"-"Dauch Corporation". You can certainly be forgiven if the name doesn't ring a bell-previously the company was known as "American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)" according to this press release;...
Powdered Metal Firm Adds Sintering Capacity-“Volunteer Sintered Products”
"Founded in 1981, "Volunteer Sintered Products" (VSP) is a global provider of custom-engineered powdered metal (PM). Since starting in Lafayette, TN, VSP continuous pursuit of new technologies and capabilities has led to a growing global footprint. VSP has grown its manufacturing operations...
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...
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 pleased to announce that...
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 furnace install in...
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 Carolina". "2024 Posting; Largest...