“HIP” Supplier Appoints New CEO
According to this press release Quintus Technologies of Sweden, a supplier of "Hot Isostatic Press" systems has appointed a new CEO. "Johan Hjärne has been appointed as new CEO for Quintus Technologies July 1st, 2024. Johan Hjärne succeeds Jan Söderström who leaves the position as of June 30th,...
Ray Weidt 1929-2014
We regret to mention the passing of Mr. Ray Weidt, of commercial heat treater Lawrence Industries in Hastings, NE, USA. His family sent us the kindest note about Ray, we are happy to help in his legacy. "Ray Weidt, who passed away on June 7th, 2024, was born on July 30, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN,...
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]
Carlos Torres, TORSA Group-The Interview
1) Today we are very pleased to be able to offer this interview with Mr. Carlos Torres, CEO of the TORSA Group and perhaps best known for his series of “Heat Treat Podcasts”. Carlos for those who might not know you could you please give us some background, the companies you are involved with and how...
Norman W. Sousa Jr., 1949-2024
Earlier this week we mentioned the passing of Mr. Norm Sousa of commercial heat treater "The Sousa Corp.", of Newington, CT, USA https://themonty.com/norm-sousa-sousa-corp-newington-ct-usa/. Details about commemorating Norm's life can be found...
Steel Distributor Increases Heat Treat Capacity
Perhaps this is quite not a first but pretty close to it-a Heat Treatment news item from Finland. According to this press release Sten Steel Oy, a firm in Finland who operates as a steel distributor and commercial heat treater recently added to their capacity in the form of a new "Atlas" sealed...
Vacuum Degreasing Source Wanted
A US company is looking for a source who could vacuum degrease small, stainless steel washers. The volumes are small as this is for testing only but successful testing would lead to an order for a new system. If you are able to help we will be glad to put you in touch directly. Please let Gord...
DeKalb Blowers. Yorkville, IL, USA
Recently Gord Montgomery of "The Monty Heat Treat News" had the opportunity to visit DeKalb Blowers in Yorkville, IL., who we know of as a supplier of high temperature fans for the heat-treating industry. Our host was Mr. Eric Johansen, President of the company and it was obvious that he has a...
Heat Treat Appoints General Manager
Aberfoyle Metal Treating in Aberfoyle, Ontario, Canada is without a doubt one of the most unusual commercial heat treaters we have ever come across. Why? Because their largest furnace is 82 ft (25.0 m) long by 21.5 ft (6.6 m) wide by 23 ft (7.0 m) high, with a weight capacity of 400 tons and a...
Vacuum Heat Treater Zuraw Technologies Closes
In Georgetown, Canada Zuraw Technologies, a small family owned commercial heat treater recently closed their doors for good. The company offered coating services and vacuum heat treating with the centrepiece being a 1990 GM Enterprises 2 bar vacuum furnace with working dimensions of 48" X 48" X 60"....
Metlab Heat Treats Boat Propellers
When we think of Metlab of Pennsylvania, USA we think of a company which heat treats some of the largest gears in North America. However the President of the company, Mr. Mark Podob would like to point out that large gears are only a small part of their business. “Hi Gord –Hope you are well. It’s...
Watch a 6,000 Pound Per Hour Mesh Belt Furnace Line Being Installed
The link below will take you to a time lapse video of a new, 6,000 pound per hour Can-Eng mesh belt furnace line being installed at Metex Heat Treating. This installation occurred very recently and with this addition the company has the ability to process 300,000 pounds of parts per day in...
Thermal Modifications Appoints Ryan Wilmes to Head Of Induction & Nitriding Departments
Commercial heat treater Thermal Modifications in Oregon, USA made our news section just over 1 year ago when "The Monty" visited their facility-the original posting can be seen below. We now see that Ryan Wilmes has been promoted to Manager of the company's induction and Nitriding departments. Ryan...
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks Heat Treating With “The Monty Heat Treat News”
In this weeks episode of “The Heat Treat Podcast” our host Mr. Carlos Torres speaks with Gord Montgomery, founder of “The Monty Heat Treat News”. Carlos and Gord talk about a myriad of topics including how selling in the heat treatment industry has changed over the past 40 years. Upcoming episodes...
Auto Parts Supplier SMP Installs Ion Nitriding System
Standard Motor Products (SMP) manufactures fuel injectors, diesel injectors and pumps, and mechatronic engine controls at their state of the art facility in Greenville, South Carlina, USA. The company takes great pride in the fact that they can offer vertically integrated manufacturing initiatives...