Live From Columbus, Ohio-“Furnaces North America”
It's a big week in the North American heat treatment industry with "Furnaces North America" being held in Columbus, Ohio, USA from October 14-16th. For 2024 this is far and away the largest event in the North American industry and of course "The Monty Heat Treat News" team will be in attendance and...
“The Monty” Visits Controls Company “Stange Elektronik GmbH”
During a visit to a number of heat treaters around Europe last week, Gord Montgomery of "The Monty Heat Treat News" had the opportunity to visit one of the largest suppliers of furnace control systems "Stange Elektronik GmbH", located in Wiehl, Germany. "Stange" was formed in 1976 as a supplier of...
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]
Heat Treatment in Germany & HK24
The HK24 heat treatment exhibition in Cologne, Germany was concluded last week and is now in our rearview mirror. As always, the exhibition gave us a great deal of insight into the heat treatment market in Germany and there is no other way to say it, except to say the market is not good. ...
Part Cleaning System Supplier Making Major Investment in USA Market
For years now "The Monty Heat Treat News" has been coming across cleaning systems from a German company by the name of "HEMO". Forget about standard Dunk/Spray washers and cheap conveyor type cleaning systems-these guys make some really, really impressive systems. Granted they are not cheap but they...
William Potts, Vac Aero November 28, 1961-October 9th, 2024
It is with sincere regret that we mention the passing of an individual we have known for years, Mr. William Potts; "Will Peacefully passed away on October 9, 2024 surrounded by his family, after a brave fight with pleural mesothelioma. He is survived by the love of his life, Lisa. Loving father to...
ATP Opens Northwest Location
Our good friends at ATP (Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry) who offer instrument calibration and testing of thermal processing equipment have just opened a new USA location in Seattle, Washington. To this press release we will add that Mr. Andrew Bassett, President of the company is on the left in...
Hurricane Milton & SBS Corp
Florida based SBS Corp. is known around the world for their air cooled quenched oil coolers. From George Smith, President of the company we have this report about two substantial orders the company just shipped and how the company weathered the recent hurricane. "On Monday we shipped 4 coolers to...
“Haerterei Technik” Ludenscheid, Germany
Heat Treating doesn't get much more "high end" than this-heat treating of components for Formula1 Race Cars. Commercial heat treater "Haerterei Technik" in Ludenscheid, Germany operates a top-notch shop catering to a variety of industries, one of which just happens to be heat treating of...
Vacu Braze Acquires NADCAP
"Quakertown, PA - Vacu Braze has crossed a significant milestone in the heat treatment industry with the acquisition of new NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) certifications. Years in the making, this recognition affirms Vacu Braze's commitment to offering...
Ipsen’s Operational Teams Prepare for Production Spike
While some businesses saw an economic slowdown in the last year, Ipsen USA took advantage of rare downtime by completing several operational projects focused on continuous improvement. The initiative resulted in a nearly 20% increase in floor capacity for new furnace builds during what could be a...
TREMEC Transmission Awarded GM “Supplier Quality Excellence 2020” Distinction-Heat Treat Departments Share the Glory
Founded in 1964 TREMEC is a manufacturer of transmissions and transmission components for a number of industries including automotive, heavy truck, agriculture and defense. Based in Mexico the firm has locations in the US, Mexico and Belgium with 3 of the facilities boasting in house heat treating...
50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters-Will Winston Heat Treating Make Our List?
In our continuing hunt to find the 50 largest commercial heat treaters in North America we look at Winston Heat Treating in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Dayton is a family owned and run commercial heat treater which is superbly run by John Reger and his son David who can be seen on the left in this picture. A...
Vacuum Furnace Patent Awarded for Use with a 600 HP 460 Volt Motor
Solar Manufacturing Inc., Sellersville, Pa. announces the receipt of US Patent No. 11053560 issue date July 6, 2021. The patent covers the use of a full isolation power transformer for use with a 600 HP 460 volt motor, and with an ionizing gas, such as Argon, to prevent electric motor ground fault...
50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters-Accurate Steel Treating
As we compile our list of the 50 largest commercial heat treaters in North America one which will definitely make our list is Accurate Steel Treating in Southgate, California. Accurate Steel Treating was founded in 1962 on a strong commitment to quality and customer service. The company grew and...