Where Are They Now? Markus Hildebrand
In the European commercial heat treat market few have as much experience with such a wide variety of companies as Mr. Markus Hildebrand. Over the years Markus has worked in sales positions with some of the largest firms in Europe such as Bodycote, Oerlikon Balzers, Hauck, Härtha and now Hanomag...
German Firm Reports Strong Sales of Salt Recovery Systems
Amidst a slowdown in the German heat treat industry, ROHDE Schutzgasöfen GmbH of Hanau, Germany, a supplier of furnaces and salt recovery systems is reporting very strong sales. Natasha Rohde of the company had this to say; "We are very fortunate that while others in the industry are seeing a...
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]
“HIP” Supplier Appoints New CEO
According to this press release Quintus Technologies of Sweden, a supplier of "Hot Isostatic Press" systems has appointed a new CEO. "Johan Hjärne has been appointed as new CEO for Quintus Technologies July 1st, 2024. Johan Hjärne succeeds Jan Söderström who leaves the position as of June 30th,...
Ray Weidt 1929-2014
We regret to mention the passing of Mr. Ray Weidt, of commercial heat treater Lawrence Industries in Hastings, NE, USA. His family sent us the kindest note about Ray, we are happy to help in his legacy. "Ray Weidt, who passed away on June 7th, 2024, was born on July 30, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN,...
Carlos Torres, TORSA Group-The Interview
1) Today we are very pleased to be able to offer this interview with Mr. Carlos Torres, CEO of the TORSA Group and perhaps best known for his series of “Heat Treat Podcasts”. Carlos for those who might not know you could you please give us some background, the companies you are involved with and how...
Norman W. Sousa Jr., 1949-2024
Earlier this week we mentioned the passing of Mr. Norm Sousa of commercial heat treater "The Sousa Corp.", of Newington, CT, USA https://themonty.com/norm-sousa-sousa-corp-newington-ct-usa/. Details about commemorating Norm's life can be found...
Steel Distributor Increases Heat Treat Capacity
Perhaps this is quite not a first but pretty close to it-a Heat Treatment news item from Finland. According to this press release Sten Steel Oy, a firm in Finland who operates as a steel distributor and commercial heat treater recently added to their capacity in the form of a new "Atlas" sealed...
Vacuum Degreasing Source Wanted
A US company is looking for a source who could vacuum degrease small, stainless steel washers. The volumes are small as this is for testing only but successful testing would lead to an order for a new system. If you are able to help we will be glad to put you in touch directly. Please let Gord...
Can-Eng Furnaces Commissions 6,000 Pound Per Hour Mesh Belt Furnace Line
According to this press release Canadian furnace builder Can-Eng Furnaces recently started up a 6,000 pound per hour mesh belt furnace line; Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd., recently commissioned a 6,000-pound/hour mesh belt furnace to a supplier of safety-critical automotive fasteners. The...
Canadian Thanksgiving Monday, October 12 2020
Monday October 12th us Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. Consequently the offices of "The Monty Heat Treat News" will be closed with regular heat treatment news updates resuming Tuesday October 13th. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty. ...
ECM ECO Furnace-What the Heck is It?
Last week furnace builder ECM issued a press release about an ECO furnace, a furnace which they feel is a very interesting alternative to a batch IQ or Sealed quench furnace. The press release caught our attention and we asked Dennis Beauchesne General Manager of ECM USA a few questions-these are...
What’s It Worth-2 Bar Quenching Horizontal Vacuum Furnace
From time to time we play the "what's it worth" game about the value of a used heat treat furnace, today we look at quite an unusual item. What we are looking at is an unused horizontal vacuum furnace with working dimensions of 36" X 48" X 30", an operating temperature of 2500F, a diffusion pump, 2...
Wickert Press Quenching-An Interview with Mr. Hans-Joachim Wickert
Press Quenching (also known as fixture hardening) has long been known as a technology to reduce distortion in parts and is typically found in captive heat treating departments of gear or bearing manufacturers. Today we speak with Mr. Hans-Joachim Wickert, Managing Director of Wickert Maschinenbau...
Heat Treating in Mexico vs; The USA
Hector Ibarra has been involved in both captive and commercial heating in Mexico and the USA, most recently he worked with ALD Thermal Treatment, one of the largest commercial vacuum carburizing companies in the world. In this article he talks about the differences between heat treating in the two...