End of the Year to Bring Heat Treat Facility Closure
Earlier this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" had this story about an upcoming commercial heat treat closing in Michigan, USA; "US Company to Exit Commercial Heat Treating". As an update to this story we can say that the closure will go ahead 12/21/2025 and unless something changes in the very...
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Earns Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status for heat treating and brazing—an honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance. With this...
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 Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert
In our humble opinion "Mr. Bob Fincken", Sales Manager for controls company "SSi" is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the entire heat treat industry when it comes to furnace control. We are honored to be able to share his knowledge today in the form of this interview. "Bob Fincken" in...
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven
Wisconsin Oven is pleased to announce the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Standard Draw Batch Oven (SDB Series) to a United States Military Base. This industrial oven will be used for heat treating various aerospace components. This equipment is engineered to meet the critical safety...
Substantial USA Heat Treat Acquired by Venture Capital Group
In an apparent sign of the times another long-time commercial heat treater in the USA, "Pinson Valley Heat Treating" of Birmingham, Alabama, USA has been acquired by a venture capital group. It has been widely known for quite some time in the heat-treating community that the company was for sale so...
Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops In North America Closing Down-Further Thoughts
One of our most popular stories of the year was entitled;"Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops in North American Closing Down"?The story prompted so many thoughts and comments that the team at "The Monty" felt is well worthwhile to elaborate on the reasons why commercial heat treat shops appear to be...
“Will ‘Boronizing’ Providers Need a New Source for ‘Boron Powder’?”-Update
Recently we posted an article entitled “Will ‘Boronizing’ Providers Need a New Source for ‘Boron Powder’?” In response Mr. Ralph Hunger, CEO of "BorTec USA LLC" very kindly sent us this update. "I’m reaching out on behalf of BorTec USA LLC in reference to your article “Will ‘Boronizing’ Providers...
SBS Corp. Continues to Expand Into Vacuum Cooling Systems
SBS Corporation, a global provider of high-performance thermal processing and industrial cooling technologies, announced today that it has received a significant order for its Vac Air vacuum furnace cooling system from a prominent U.S. manufacturer specializing in hypersonic platforms. The order...
Robotics & Automation in the Heat Treat Industry
August 10th of this year we had a story entitled "Robots in the Heat Treatment Industry-Wallwork Group" which came from a UK heat treater who recently installed a robot to help with a vacuum braze line. The press release prompted us to look at other examples of automation and robotics in the global...
SECO/WARWICK Lands 9th Furnace Order from Gas Turbine Producer
SECO/WARWICK, a world leader in heat treatment technology, has signed another contract with a Global Partner from the energy industry for the delivery of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with gas cooling up to 6 bar abs. This is the ninth device delivered by SECO/WARWICK to this customer. It...
Auto Parts Manufacturer Reverses Course on Vacuum Carburizing
"McGard Industries" manufactures anti-theft devices like lug nuts, wheel locks, and marine security products, and is a leading manufacturer of mechanical anti-theft devices. The firm maintains a very large, clean and modern manufacturing facility in Orchard Park, New York, USA which is fitting as...
“Hi-Tech Steel Treating” Invites “The Monty” to Tour Their Plant
Recently "Mr. Kevin Stone" of commercial heat treater "Hi-Tech Steel Treating" in Saginaw, Michigan, USA invited "Gord Montgomery" of "The Monty Heat Treat News" for a tour of his facility, a tour which took place Thursday August 14, 2025. Founded in 1983 the firm is located in the heart of the...
Bearing Company Auctioning HT Furnaces-Call in The Scrap Guys!
Timken Bearings is auctioning off a great deal of equipment at two North Carolina, USA facilities later this month-the auction includes a number of heat treat furnaces-if it didn't include heat treat furnaces the auction mention would not grace the pages of "The Monty Heat Treat News". As you can...
Darius Szczekocki Obituary
Last week we mentioned the very surprising and upsetting passing of Mr. Darius Szczekocki, a very well-known figure in the North American heat treat industry-below is his obituary. "Darius Szczekocki Obituary; With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and...