Large Heat Treat Furnace Auction Concluded
In May of 2021 it was announced that the Eaton Vehicle Group facility in Hastings, Nebraska, USA would by closing by July of 2022 as you can see in this press release; "Cara Klaer, senior manager of communications for Eaton's vehicle group, said in an email May 19 that members of Eaton's management...
European Furnace Builder Insolvent
In Germany we find furnace builder Artur Nolzen Industrieofenbau, a furnace manufacture with a history which goes back over 100 years English - Nolzen Industrieofenbau Very unfortunately the company was recently declared insolvent which means that the company will remain in business with wages being...
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]
What is the Value of a Commercial Heat Treat? An Interview with Ryan Murphy of KAL Capital Markets
We are excited to be speaking today with Mr. Ryan Murphy Co Founder of KAL Capital Markets of Long Beach, CA, USA a firm which advises entrepreneurs and private equity groups on liquidity events, recapitalizations and capital raises. Ryan this is the first time we have interviewed an individual with...
SBS Corp. Receives Order For 12 Sludgebusters
SBS Corp., of Sarasota, Florida, USA is pleased to announce that they are preparing to ship 12 sand and scale removal systems to a foundry in Egypt. The systems will be used to remove casting sands and metal slag from water tanks at a continuous flow rate of 1,200 GPM each. About SBS Corp; SBS...
Furnacare/TAV Vacuum Furnaces, Spartanburg, SC, USA
In Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA "The Monty Heat Treat News" recently had the opportunity to visit "Furnacare" a division of TAV and TAV Engineering of Italy. TAV is one of the largest vacuum furnace builders in the world while TAV Engineering offers service, support and aftermarket assistance....
German Heat Treater Enters Bankruptcy Protection
Very unfortunately one of the larger German commercial heat treaters, HTU Härtetechnik GmbH https://www.htu-haertetechnik.de/ in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany entered insolvency proceedings February 17, 2023. Plans are that the company will remain in business, pay employees and suppliers and continue...
Aalberts surface technologies-Garlington facility
Recently "The Monty Heat Treat News" profiled two Aalberts surface technologies HIP | braze | heat treatment locations in the Greenville, SC, US area, including the Pelham Road and Fairforest (formerly Ionic Technologies) facilities. Today we move on to a third location in the area, Aalberts Surface...
Industrial Automation Firm to add SECO/WARWICK Furnaces
An international organization in the field of industrial automation has ordered a SECO/WARWICK heat treatment system with the goal of establishing a captive hardening plant within their machine park. This comprehensive technological line for hardening applications will consist of two Vector® vacuum...
Solar Atmospheres Employees Recognized by MTI
“Hermitage PA, October 30, 2019 – Solar Atmospheres, Inc. has long been a model of innovation and leadership in the heat treating industry. As long-time members of the Metal Treating Institute (MTI), Solar employees are actively involved in the many programs available through the Institute....
Ipsen Expands Aftermarket Coverage in North America
"Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (October 30, 2019) – Ipsen USA announces the completion of an initiative to expand aftermarket services across the United States and Canada. Five Regional Sales Engineers (RSEs) were hired over the last six months to assist customers with replacement parts, retrofits,...
Every Picture Tells a Story Don’t It?
Each of the four photos below has a heat treating story behind it, whether it is about a captive heat treater, commercial heat treater, furnace manufacturer or cleaning system specialist and we will tell you each story over the next few days.
Mike Tristano Obituary
Yesterday we mentioned the passing of Mike Tristano, his full obituary can be found below. "Michael J. Tristano, 76, died at his residence Sunday, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Chicago, IL, July 4, 1943, son of the late Chester and Francis (Nee:...
The Heat Treatment of Tool Steels By David Pye
The heat treatment of Tool steels is in reality, very similar to the treatment of alloy steels. However, the difference in the treatment methods necessitate great care in the selection of the process methods in terms of: Process temperature uniformity. This is a critical subject in terms of having...
Gasbarre Nitriding Furnace
Going back almost exactly one year we asked Ben Gasbarre, of US furnace manufacturer Gasbarre if he could confirm rumors that his company was getting the nitriding business, his answer is further down. Now we have this photo of a completed Gasbarre unit being shipped. We are not sure who end...