“Top 50” Heat Treater Invites “The Monty” to 65th Anniversary Party
September 23rd we had the news item below about Vac Aero International, one of the 50 largest commercial heat treaters in North America (https://themonty.com/project/the-montys-50-largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treaters-2024/) celebrating their 65th year in business; "Vac Aero...
Now This Is Heat Treating!
Recently "The Monty Heat Treat News" had the opportunity to visit one of the 50 largest commercial heat treaters in North America (the list can be found here 50 Largest), an experience which turned out to be fascinating. What you see in this photo is a 12' long part weighing several thousand pounds...
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]
New Commercial Heat Treater in Texas, USA
There is a brand-new commercial heat treater in Texas by the name of Armor Heat Treat LLC which opened their doors very recently. Located in Richland Hills, Texas the relatively small operation is starting off with two batch IQ furnaces with working dimensions of 48" X 36 X 48" and 48" X 72" X 36",...
Commercial Heat Treater Receives “HIP” Approval from GE Aviation
The photo attached to this interesting press release was taken when Paulo installed their new "HIP" system back in 2019-the original press release can be found further down. The Cleveland facility of Paulo is almost entirely dedicated to servicing the aerospace industry and is one of the larger...
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems Introduces New Product Development Manager
Gasbarre, a leader in industrial furnace equipment, is pleased to welcome Dan Hill as Product Development Manager. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and technical sales, Dan will drive product innovation and develop customer solutions at Gasbarre. Dan brings a diverse background in...
Michigan Heat Treat Continues to Expand-Adding Car Bottom Furnace
"Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is making steady progress on its expansion project, which remains on track for completion by the end of 2024. Significant construction milestones have already been achieved and are on schedule. Additionally, the purchase of a brand new 14’ long car bottom air...
Ipsen USA Introduces Service HUB Model to Enhance Customer Support
Ipsen USA is excited to announce the formal launch of its Service HUB model, marking a significant shift in how the company delivers customer service and support across the United States. In the last two years, Ipsen has brought the HUB service model from concept to reality under the direction of...
Michigan, USA Commercial Heat Treater Sold
Effective May1, 2024 East Lind-Lind Heat Treat Inc., in Madison Heights, Michigan has new ownership. This is how the firm describes themselves; "East-Lind is an ISO certified, family-owned and operated heat-treating service located in Madison Heights. We have been servicing metro Detroit's tool...
Cost of Heat Treating Going Up!
A very unfortunate side effect of the COVID 19 pandemic has been increasing costs for heat treating supplies. Whether it is because of seemingly unlimited government funding, a growing economy or a combination of both really doesn't matter-what does matter is that every single item required for heat...
Solar Atmospheres South Carolina Facility Awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne Approval
Solar Atmospheres Greenville, SC facility is pleased to announce it has been awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne approval, their second aerospace prime approval of 2021. Steve Prout, President of Solar Atmospheres’ Greenville facility states: “We are proud to once again provide our customers in the...
Mark Hemsath Appointed Vice-President of Nitrex Sales Heat Treating Services
To this very interesting press release we can add that “The Monty Heat Treat News” recently interviewed Mark Hemsath, an interview which can be found at Mark Hemsath, VP Super IQ and Nitriding, SECO/WARWICK | The Monty Marks interview is one of more than 60 interviews and Podcasts which “The Monty”...
Commercial Heat Treater THERMETCO Inc., Acquires LES TREMPES LD Inc., Adds Batch IQ Capacity
THERMETCO Inc., the largest commercial heat treater in Quebec, Canada recently acquired commercial heat treater LES TREMPS LD of Granby, Quebec. Located in Chateauguay THERMETCO is a second-generation commercial heat treat facility which offers most processes including Vacuum and Atmosphere Heat...
USA Manufacturer Temporarily Closes Heat Treat Department Due to COVID-19 Madness
When COVID-19 first hit the shores of North America and lockdowns became the order of the day the US and Canadian governments reacted quickly in the form of direct financial subsidies to businesses and individuals. While the consensus is that the subsidies were necessary the general consensus is...
Mattsa Furnace Company Hires Walter Hardy as Sales Engineer
In Mexico, experienced heat treater Walter Hardy has been hired by Mattsa Furnace Company as a Sales Engineer. Previous to this Walter worked for DOWA THT Company in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Dowa is a Japan based company who offers new furnaces and also operates a string of commercial heat treats...