Stable Nickel Pricing Means Stable Fixture Pricing
While a number of factors are in play when determining the cost of heat treatment alloy components such as base trays, fixtures, radiant tubes, fans and muffles one component is far and away the determining factor in the cost of alloy items-that factor is of course nickel. The reason is that nickel...
Seco Warwick Division Expanding by 60%
The Buffalo, New York, USA division of Seco Warwick-“Retech” has just announce that they will be expanding their location by 60% and adding up to 60 employees. As a footnote to this story Retech is celebrating their 60th year with a large celebration Friday June 2, 2023. Gord Montgomery of “The...
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]
Where Are They Now-Robert Brachvogel
Robert has had a long career in the North American Captive heat treating industry over the past 20 years. First at Stackpole International (powdered metal parts-vacuum carburizing). Northstar Aerospace (carburizing and press quenching of helicopter gears) and most recently with Triumph Group in...
Memorial Day – In Honor Of Our Heroes
The Monty Heat Treat News would like to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day. It is a day to remember and honor all the brave heroes who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty. View our recent magazines and podcasts by clicking the...
Metal Treating Institute Hosts Session 2 of YES Management Program
MTI hosted session 2 of its famed YES Management Training Program May 24-26 in Pittsburgh, PA. MTI’s 2023 class includes 35 executives from 23 companies. The YES program is a 10- month 4 session executive management training program focused on: - How to Build High Performing Teams- Emotional...
Furnace Builder “Ion Heat” Enters Mesh Belt Furnace Industry
Furnace builder "Ion Heat" who is best known as offering one of the most advanced, cost competitive Ion Nitriding systems around the globe has recently expanded their product offerings to include mesh belt furnace lines. This press release tells the story; "Ion Heat is working on an order for a full...
Oldest US Commercial Heat Treater Has New Controlling Shareholder
According to the press release below Curtis Metal Finishing has a new controlling shareholder by the name of Primat Group. The history of Curtis Metal Finishing is long and distinguished, dating back to 1916 when Hoensheid Steel Treating was formed by Anthony and Ralph Hoensheid (Father and Son)...
European Furnace Builder Has New Majority Stakeholder
"According to this press release, furnace builder SOLO Swiss of Switzerland has a new owner. For European heat treaters the name "SOLO Swiss" is a well known furnace brand, however most North American heat treaters will not be familiar with the company. Having said that the company did install a...
Greg Huss, Paulo Products
Recently we mentioned how Greg Huss had joined Paulo the second largest commercial heat treater in North America https://themonty.com/project/largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treats-august-2020/ We now have the official press release from Paulo. "We are proud to announce that our Nashville...
Energy Optimization Systems-An Idea Whose Time Has Not Yet Come in North America
High Electrical costs in Europe have prompted virtually every captive and commercial heat treater in Europe to install an energy optimization system on their electrically heated furnaces. All electrical bills are comprised of several components, chief among them being the actual amount of...
Jake Verdoux Named Production Manager at McLaughlin Furnace Group
"McLaughlin Furnace Group based in Avilla, Indiana, USA is pleased to announce that they recently appointed Jake Verdoux as Production Manager. Jake brings with him many years of experience working with other furnace builders in the US and this experience will help grow the McLaughlin Furnace Group...
Super Systems Inc. Employee Promotions
"Super Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Oakes from Vice President of Business Development to President. Jim has been with SSi for 15 years with various responsibilities, but has always been focused on positioning SSi as a leader of sensors, controls and software in the heat...
The Industry Is Losing an Experienced Man-Brian Babcock
Brian Babcock has spent the last 39 years in the commercial heat treating industry, working for two of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America. He started with FPM back in 1982 and after 21 years there he moved on to Bluewater Thermal where he worked for 17 years retiring with the...
Damn! Furnaces North America To Go Virtual
To the surprise of no one and the disappointment of all Furnaces North America, FNA 2020 will go to a virtual format this year. FNA, the largest heat treatment show in North America in 2020 was to have been held in Louisville, Kentucky, USA September 30th to October 2nd but the actual live portion...