Fastener Manufacturer Investing in New Heat Treat Department
Simpson Strong Tie, is a global supplier of fastening systems for the building industry-this is how they describe themselves; "Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and...
Ipsen Works Closely with “Siemens AG” On New Furnace Projects
"The modernization of Ipsen’s VHFC high-vacuum furnaces for Siemens AG is not only a technical success, but also a milestone in our joint mission to promote sustainability and efficiency. In this specific application, we are supporting the strategic expansion of the energy infrastructure, including...
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]
Furnaces North America (FNA)-The Conclusion
With the "Furnaces North America" (FNA) show now concluded we have reached the end of major heat treat exhibitions for 2024 which for many industry suppliers brings a sigh of relief. FNA was a top-notch show and the general consensus by visitors and exhibitors was that it was well worthwhile...
Nitrex Heat Treating Services Appoints Business Development Manager
"Nitrex Heat Treating Services, based in Montreal, Canada, has announced the appointment of Daniel Sonnenberg to the role of Business Development Lead for North America. In his role, Sonnenberg will focus on identifying and cultivating relationships with potential customers who seek immediate...
SSi “SuperGen”-Things we Learned at FNA
At the "Furnaces North America" (FNA) heat treat exhibition in Columbus, Ohio, USA earlier this week we learned lots of things including that Mr. Steve Thompson, President of Super Systems Inc., (SSi) of Cincinatti, Ohio, USA is really, really excited these days about a new product...
Shooting at a USA Commercial Heat Treat Shop
From "Hometown Life" we have this tragic story about a shooting in a commercial heat treat shop in Michigan; "FARMINGTON HILLS — A workplace dispute boiled over into violence Tuesday morning, Farmington Hills police said, with one person hospitalized after a shooting in a factory parking lot. ...
Agricultural Firm Invests in Heat Treatment Department
Located in Perry, Iowa, USA, Osmundson Mfg., is a fifth generation supplier of "ground engaging wear parts", parts destined entirely for the agricultural industry. The firm recently made a major investment in their in-house heat treating department by buying 7 mesh belt heat treat lines from...
Tom Morrison & “Furnaces North America”
Today is the second and final day of the "Furnaces North America" heat treat exhibition in Columbus, Ohio, USA and the universal opinion is that it has been a very productive event. The credit for this should go to the "Metal Heat Treating Institute"(MTI) organization which organized the event and...
Jan Elwart, Bodycote: October 7th, 1948-July 27th, 2021
With regret, we mention the passing of a “giant” in the European heat treatment community, Mr. Jan Elwart. Jan Elwart’s entire working life was dedicated to the heat treat industry; for many of those years, he presided over the Bodycote facilities in Europe and eventually Brazil as well. Jan got his...
Bodycote plc Interim Results For The Six Months to 30 June 2021
Bodycote, the world’s largest commercial heat treater released their interim financial results for the first 6 month of 2021, a brief summary of which can be found below. The full report can be found at 2021 Interim Results (bodycote.com)Highlights: • Revenues up 5.9%4 to £312.9m (2.0% at actual...
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks About Heat Treating in Australia
In this weeks edition of “The Heat Treat Podcast”, Mr. Carlos Torres speaks with Ms. Karen Stanton of Heat Treatment Australia about the heat treatment industry in Australia. We would venture to say that nobody knows more about the Australian market in general and Aerospace heat treating in...
Solar Atmospheres Vacuum Heat Treats Longest Nickel Alloy Tubes Ever
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA successfully vacuum heat treated the largest and longest load of nickel alloy tubing ever in a commercial vacuum furnace. The mission was to preserve the crucial elements of brightness and cleanliness of the 45 foot long seamless tubing while meeting extremely...
Furnace Builder Unitherm Appoints Senior Mechanical Engineer
We are pleased to announce that Bob Cole has recently joined Unitherm Furnace, LLC as Senior Mechanical Engineer. Bob comes to Unitherm with a history in the engineering field and is an accomplished engineer with experience in research, new product design and development, product testing and project...
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Acquires Assets of IQ Technologies Inc.
IQ Technologies Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, USA has for a number of years been marketing a process called “IntensiQuench”, a very interesting and promising process using water as the quenching medium. While the process offers some advantages over oil or polymer quenching it has never quite achieved...