Fastner Manufacturer Installs Automated “Ipsen” Batch IQ Line
Fastner Manufacturer Installs Automated “Ipsen” Batch IQ Line For this news item we go to Brazil where we see that fastener manufacturer Hassmann S.A has just commissioned a fully automated chamber furnace line (batch IQ to our North American readers) provided by Ipsen of Kleve, Germany-we will let “Ipsen” tell the rest of the story; “Hassmann…
Mexican Commercial Heat Treater New Addition to “52 Largest Heat Treaters”
Mexican Commercial Heat Treater New Addition to “52 Largest Heat Treaters” June 29th, 2026 “The Monty Heat Treat News” published our annual list of the “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters” , a list which included 4 new entries. One which we pointed out earlier was a Texas firm by the name of “Worldwide Heat Treat” -a second new…
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]
HAI Romania Installs Gas Nitrider To Replace Salt Bath Nitriding
HAI Romania Installs Gas Nitrider To Replace Salt Bath Nitriding “As part of its commitment to environmental leadership, Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI), the parent company based in Austria, has implemented a Nitrex nitriding system at its facility in Romania. This installation, aligning with the company’s corporate values and best practices,…
Commercial Heat Treating-“A Tale of 2 Cities”
Commercial Heat Treating-“A Tale of 2 Cities” To quote the famous author “Charles Dickens” commercial heat treating in North America is truly “a tale of 2 cities these days”. While the vast bulk of commercial heat treaters in North America are doing OK-not great not bad there are extremes on either end, lets look at some examples,…
Why Is Heat Treating in Europe Struggling?
Why Is Heat Treating in Europe Struggling? In our previous news item above we suggested that the commercial heat treating market in North America is doing OK-no better than OK and no worse. However, this does not hold true for Europe as we found out recently at the HK24 Heat Treat Exhibition in Cologne, Germany in October. Gord Montgomery of …
Cleaning Supplier Lands Another Nice Order
Cleaning Supplier Lands Another Nice Order In Europe the best-known name for cleaning systems is a German firm by the name of HEMO who would appear to be the dominant player (on a side note just 1 month ago the owner of the company, Mr. Andreas Fritz, announced that they were setting up a facility in Michigan, US to accelerate their prescence in…
North American Furnace Builder Lands Large Order
North American Furnace Builder Lands Large Order NUTEC Bickley, based in Mexico is a very substantial furnace builder but one which you hear little about (for a little background you can to this previous post on “The Monty Heat Treat News” about the company https://themonty.com/nutec-group-announces-change-of-ceo/). Over the years “The Monty”…
USA Commercial Heat Treater Expands
USA Commercial Heat Treater Expands Expanite® is expanding its U.S. Operations and Organization – adding significant Heat Treatment Capacity and New Technologies! Expanite, the innovative heat treatment and surface hardening provider, is significantly expanding its U.S. operations. As part of this strategic investment, Expanite is making its…
Wallwork Heat Treatment, UK Invests in Vacuum Carburizing Furnace
Wallwork Heat Treatment, UK Invests in Vacuum Carburizing Furnace “To meet demand driven by a growing customer base of motor racing engine and transmission component suppliers, working across all Formulas including F1, Wallwork Heat Treatment have invested in a new advanced vacuum carburise furnace at their Greater Manchester site. This is a…
Braddock Metallurgical, Jacksonville, Florida Recived Nadcap Accreditation
Braddock Metallurgical, Jacksonville, Florida Recived Nadcap Accreditation From commercial heat treater Braddock Metallurgical a multi location heat treater in the US Southeast we have this press release; “The Jacksonville facility has received a Nadcap accreditation for demonstrating their ongoing commitment to quality by satisfying customer…
Hungary to Receive Largest High Pressure Vacuum Furnace in The Country
Hungary to Receive Largest High Pressure Vacuum Furnace in The Country “SECO/WARWICK will deliver two furnaces to Budapest, Hungary. One of them will be the largest vacuum furnace in the country which will open new business chances. It is first-order from European Flansch-Tech, specializing in aluminum forging, steel forging and steel trade….
Is Furnace Builder Ipsen USA Having a Record Breaking Year?
Is Furnace Builder Ipsen USA Having a Record Breaking Year? Regular readers of “The Monty Heat Treat News” will know that we have always enjoyed printing rumors as long as they are “good news” rumors-such is the case today. Furnace builder Ipsen is based in Kleve, Germany and maintains a large facility in Rockford, Illinois, USA which…
Greg Steiger, Idemitsu Lubricants America Talks Quench Media
Greg Steiger, Idemitsu Lubricants America Talks Quench Media This weeks episode of “The Heat Treat Podcast” talks Quench Media and Oils with our good friend Mr. Greg Steiger of Idemitsu Lubricants America. Past “Podcasts” can be found at Magazine & Podcasts | The Monty and past interviews can be found at Articles & Interviews | The Monty…
Hubbard Hall Makes Personnel Changes
Hubbard Hall Makes Personnel Changes From Quench Salt supplier Hubbard Hall whose banner ad can be found on the right side of this page comes this press release about a few “people” changes the company is making: “With a Focus on Customer Experience and Future Growth, Hubbard-Hall Realigns the Sales & Technical Department WATERBURY, CT – With…