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...
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]
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 Furnace Builder Has Record Sales
According to this press release Italian furnace builder TAV had record breaking sales in 2023-good for them, very impressive. To go with this press release we have this photo taken in 2023. In it we see a new a new TAV installation at Standard Motor Products in Greenville, SC. Standing in front of...
Solution Heat Treat Furnace Available-Free!
"The Monty Heat Treat News" has always been known to have some of the best prices in the industry for quality heat treat equipment. Now here is an offer impossible to beat-a solution heat treat furnace available for the price of removal. If you have an interest please let Jordan Montgomery know,...
Heat Treat Industry Supplier Park Thermal International To Close Permanently
We have now confirmed what we been hearing for some time now, after more than 80 years servicing the global heat treatment industry Park Thermal International will be closing their doors for good April 16, 2021. All assets will be liquidated through auction conducted by Corporate Assets. Date to be...
Thomas Lord Appointed Regional Sales Manager at NITREX, G-M Enterprises
Mr. Thomas Lord is one of the most experienced heat treat salespeople in the North American commercial heat treatment industry that we can think of. His career has taken him to companies such as Modern Industries of Erie, PA and most recently ALD Thermal Treatment in Port Huron, Michigan where he...
World’s largest heat treatment specialist Bodycote targets ocean energy space following landmark CorPower deal
Bodycote, the world’s largest provider of heat treatments and specialist thermal processing services, is targeting the marine renewables sector after securing work with wave energy pioneer CorPower Ocean. The UK-headquartered firm, which has built a long-term track record in automotive, aerospace,...
Jeff McLaughlin, McLaughlin Furnace Group-The Interview
We are pleased to offer this interview with Mr. Jeff McLaughlin, founder and President of McLaughlin Furnace Group of Avilla, Indiana, USA. Jeff is going to give us his thoughts on where the company is going, the state of the heat treat industry and very optimistically tell us how he expects this...
Changes at Park Thermal International?
Since 1938 Park Thermal International in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada has had a medium presence in the North American heat treating industry and a small presence in the international market. The company has always dabbled in new furnaces while also selling used equipment combined with sales of...
Safety in the Heat Treatment Industry-An In Depth Guide
Everybody in our industry understands that heat treating can be a dangerous business but it is a message which we believe should be repeated over and over. Recently a booklet was published in Germany in both German and English about heat treatment safety and regulations. The booklet was a joint...