AICHELIN Americas Appoints Wm. Wright & Associates as Regional Representative
AICHELIN Americas Appoints Wm. Wright & Associates as Regional Representative (Editors Note; Wm. Wright & Associates has represented AFC-Holcroft in their US Midwest territory for many years. What is new is that they will now also be representing some of the other companies under Aichelin’s banner including Nitrex, G-M and UPC-Marathon)….
Tool Manufacturer Overhauls “ECM” FLEX Vacuum Furnace
Tool Manufacturer Overhauls “ECM” FLEX Vacuum Furnace Longstanding ECM USA customer, Andis (Sturtevant, WI family-owned professional grade electric hair clipper/handheld grooming tools manufacturer), recently successfully finalized their FLEX vacuum furnace system PLC upgrade with a top-of-the-line processor and communication network. This 3-cell…
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]
Aerospace Industry Continues to Invest in Thermal Processing Equipment
Aerospace Industry Continues to Invest in Thermal Processing Equipment “SECO/WARWICK Secures Repeat Order from Major Thai Aerospace Manufacturer” “A producer of engine blades for aircraft has chosen SECO/WARWICK` as the supplier of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace for the second time. SECO/WARWICK’s modern technology will support the…
ECM USA Strengthens Sales Team with Marco Möser as Senior Sales Engineer to Support Western U.S. Demand
ECM USA Strengthens Sales Team with Marco Möser as Senior Sales Engineer to Support Western U.S. Demand ECM USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Möser to Senior Sales Engineer for the Western U.S., reinforcing our dedication to meet increasing demand for advanced vacuum furnace technology across the United States. With more than 25…
Solar Atmospheres Expands California Operations with New 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace
Solar Atmospheres Expands California Operations with New 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace Solar Atmospheres is pleased to announce the installation and full commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Fontana, California facility, further expanding the company’s high-pressure vacuum heat treating capabilities in the western United States. The…
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? In early 2024 “The Monty Heat Treat News” published an article entitled ” Metlab HT Closing Giving Gear Suppliers “Headaches” -fast forward to 2026 and that closing still has gear suppliers reaching for the aspirin bottle. “Metlab Heat Treat” in Wyndmoor, PA, USA at…
Premier Aircraft Manufacturer Places Multiple Furnace Order
Premier Aircraft Manufacturer Places Multiple Furnace Order One of the world’s best known aircraft manufacturers recently placed an order for multiple vacuum furnaces. This multi-million-dollar order has been placed with a North American vacuum furnace builder with delivery expected towards the end of 2026. There will be a formal announcement at…
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Trevor Jones/Solar Manufacturing
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Trevor Jones/Solar Manufacturing Today “The Monty Heat Treat News” digs deep in our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives to find one of our most popular discussions. In this episode our host “Carlos Torres” speaks with “Mr. Trevor Jones”, President of one of the largest vacuum furnace builders in North America “Solar…
Vacuum Furnace Builder Receiving Order For Large Bottom Load System?
Vacuum Furnace Builder Receiving Order For Large Bottom Load System? We believe this story to be true but aren’t 100% sure which is why it falls in the “rumor” category. We have been told that a major OEM aircraft engine manufacturer has just placed an order for a Model VAV 7248 HV-6 vertical, bottom-loading vacuum furnace with North American…
Another UK Heat Treater “Bites the Dust”
Another UK Heat Treater “Bites the Dust” (Editors Note; Times have not been good for commercial heat treaters in the UK for some time and this is yet another example of a UK heat treater being forced to close down). “A more-than-65-year-old business with a “rich history” has entered liquidation and made all of its staff redundant…
USA Furnace Builder Appoints General Manager of Operations
USA Furnace Builder Appoints General Manager of Operations Furnace builder AFC-Holcroft (part of the Aichelin Group) has promoted Mr. Jason Crook to the position of General Manager of Operations. Jason brings over 14 years of experience in industrial automation, engineering management, and operational leadership. Since joining AFC-Holcroft, Jason…
New Vacuum Heat Treat Department in Michigan, USA Now Operational
New Vacuum Heat Treat Department in Michigan, USA Now Operational (Also called; “Why does a manufacturer bring heat treating in house”) Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” reported that “Exco” a supplier of dies, molds, components and assemblies for a number of different industries was making very substantial investments in their…
European Furnace Builder Declares Bankruptcy?
European Furnace Builder Declares Bankruptcy? It was reported to “The Monty Heat Treat News” recently that furnace builder “Cremer Thermoprocess Systems GmbH” of Düren, Germany entered bankruptcy protection November of this year. Some diligent searching turned up the fact that the company was included on a list of “Insolvencies in North…
Bodycote “Optimise Programme” Leads to Changes at 10 French Locations
Bodycote “Optimise Programme” Leads to Changes at 10 French Locations (Editor’s note; “Bodycote” is the world’s largest commercial heat treater. Details about the firm’s “Optimize Programme” can be found at “Bodycote sees improving momentum as aerospace demand strengthens”) “Macclesfield-based listed company, Bodycote, has…