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...
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]
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...
DeKalb Blowers. Yorkville, IL, USA
Recently Gord Montgomery of "The Monty Heat Treat News" had the opportunity to visit DeKalb Blowers in Yorkville, IL., who we know of as a supplier of high temperature fans for the heat-treating industry. Our host was Mr. Eric Johansen, President of the company and it was obvious that he has a...
Heat Treat Appoints General Manager
Aberfoyle Metal Treating in Aberfoyle, Ontario, Canada is without a doubt one of the most unusual commercial heat treaters we have ever come across. Why? Because their largest furnace is 82 ft (25.0 m) long by 21.5 ft (6.6 m) wide by 23 ft (7.0 m) high, with a weight capacity of 400 tons and a...
Vacuum Furnace Builder Has Record Sales
According to this press release Italian furnace builder TAV had record breaking sales in 2023-good for them, very impressive. To go with this press release we have this photo taken in 2023. In it we see a new a new TAV installation at Standard Motor Products in Greenville, SC. Standing in front of...
Solution Heat Treat Furnace Available-Free!
"The Monty Heat Treat News" has always been known to have some of the best prices in the industry for quality heat treat equipment. Now here is an offer impossible to beat-a solution heat treat furnace available for the price of removal. If you have an interest please let Jordan Montgomery know,...
FNA 2020 Virtual Show
As we speak the Furnaces North America (FNA) 2020 virtual heat treat exhibition is in full swing and we have been checking it out. At 96 exhibitors it is substantially smaller than in past years which is no surprise but having said that the organizers have done a very good job of making this an...
The Monty Heat Treat News Magazine Is Now Available Online
“The Monty Heat Treat News”, October 2020 Magazine is Now Available Online. The world’s largest heat treat industry news source has just published the October issue. Please click the link below to get caught up on all the latest heat treat news world wide. www.themonty-october.com Did you like this...
Don Longenette, A+ Heat Treating Services LLC.
Not long ago we told you how long time heat treater Don Longenette was opening up a company by the name of A+ Heat Treating Services LLC,, now it becomes apparent why this came about. Don just contracted (October 1, 2020 to be exact) with KGO and Stange to support sales, service, startup and spare...
Launch of the new ECO Furnace from ECM Technologies
"ECM Technologies announces the release of a new furnace system which will replace current sealed quench (SQ) or integral quench (IQ) style furnaces. The system offers cleaner, safer and greater performance in comparison to traditional SQ or IQ furnace on the market today. When developing this new...
IVR Industrial Furnaces Approved by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
IVR, a large furnace manufacturer in Italy recently became an approved furnace supplier to FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). The company recently delivered to FCA a continuous chamber furnace designed to stress-relieve and temper heat treat crankshaft motor parts. IVR offers a wide range of furnace...
Firearm Heat Treating/Heckler & Koch/Glock
Recently we had several news items talking about how the firearms industry is booming these days and consequently the heat treating associated with it. Germany based firearm manufacturer Heckler & Kock is known around the world as a top end gun manufacturer and most or all of their locations...