AICHELIN Americas Appoints Wm. Wright & Associates as Regional Representative
AICHELIN Americas Appoints Wm. Wright & Associates as Regional Representative (Editors Note; Wm. Wright & Associates has represented AFC-Holcroft in their US Midwest territory for many years. What is new is that they will now also be representing some of the other companies under Aichelin’s banner including Nitrex, G-M and UPC-Marathon)….
Tool Manufacturer Overhauls “ECM” FLEX Vacuum Furnace
Tool Manufacturer Overhauls “ECM” FLEX Vacuum Furnace Longstanding ECM USA customer, Andis (Sturtevant, WI family-owned professional grade electric hair clipper/handheld grooming tools manufacturer), recently successfully finalized their FLEX vacuum furnace system PLC upgrade with a top-of-the-line processor and communication network. This 3-cell…
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]
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales Job Title: Vice President of Sales Location: Remote-based, with enterprise-wide responsibility for revenue performance across all BWTS operations, including the Houston, TX facility and six (6) additional industrial facilities in PA, MI, IN, and IL. Role Overview The Vice President…
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems “Retech, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, has announced the sale of two customized Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) casting systems to a long-standing overseas partner supporting power generation turbine manufacturing. The two systems, engineered to support equiaxed (EQ) and…
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market Recently “The Monty Heat Treat News” has had several news items about the UK heat treatment market, unfortunately many of them have been rather depressing as they mention tales of closures and bankruptcies. However this item is more positive in that it announces the acquisition of a commercial heat…
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales Vacuum Furnace Builder Ipsen USA based in Rockford, IL has appointed Mr. Matt Clinite VP of Sales. For almost 12 years Matt has worked with Ipsen in a variety of sales positions. Very recently Matt was appointed to the top sales position with the company, VP of Sales a position in which we at “The Monty” believe he…
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit “Burloak Technologies Inc, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has completed its most recent Nadcap audit, supporting the use of the company’s heat treatment capabilities in demanding sectors. Burloak’s Ontario facility also offers standalone specialized thermal processing, including: Hot…
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be)
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be) Listed below, alphabetically below are the largest heat treatment events around the world for 2026. “The Monty Heat Treat News” has attended many of these events over the years and have found some to be worthwhile and others a waste of time. Read on for our recommendations; …
Heat Treating Automotive Brake Rotors-“Paulo”
Heat Treating Automotive Brake Rotors-“Paulo” Back in 2009 furnace builder JL Becker, Co., (acquired by “Gasbarre” in 2011) working with commercial heat treater “Woodworth, Inc.” , in Flint, Michigan, USA revolutionized the automotive brake rotor sector by offering FNC (ferritic nitrocarburizing) in large tip-up furnaces. The…
USA Induction Heating Equipment Supplier Acquired
USA Induction Heating Equipment Supplier Acquired “Aluminium extrusion company Extrutec North America , has acquired Induction Professionals , leading to the formation of the new company Induction Professional Solutions (IPS). The acquisition will combine Extrutec’s energy efficient technology with Induction Professionals extensive experience…
Heat Treatment of “Rockbreaker” Steel Tools
Heat Treatment of “Rockbreaker” Steel Tools “Rockbreaker” is a trade name for a steel hydraulic hammer tool used in the construction, mining, quarrying and demolition industries to literally break rock and concrete. The name is owned by “Caldervale Group Ltd” ., of Airdrie, Scotland who manufacturers and ships the tools around the…
Bodycote Opening New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA-“Update”
Bodycote Opening New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA-“Update” August 19th of the year we had this news item about a new commercial heat treating facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA ” Bodycote Opening New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA”-we now have this update about the location achieving Nadcap Accreditation (Editors Note: while…
Heat Treatment of Fasteners-“The Monty” Tours Heat Treat Department
Heat Treatment of Fasteners-“The Monty” Tours Heat Treat Department 60 Years ago “Clyde Fasteners” of East Kilbride, Scotland set out to produce fasteners for a variety of industries including oil & gas, defense, and heavy equipment. From day 1 in house heat treatment was considered a crucial part of the firm’s success-the…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Looks at Heat Treating in “Scotland”
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Looks at Heat Treating in “Scotland” The team at “The Monty Heat Treat News” constantly looks at heat treating around the world-our latest efforts take us to Scotland where the team visited several captive heat treaters. Detailed profiles of these firms will follow but we can share with our…