“ITAR” Compliance an Important Accreditation For Commercial Heat Treaters
“ITAR” Compliance an Important Accreditation For Commercial Heat Treaters June 23rd, we had this story about “Texas Heat Treating” becoming “ITAR” registered earlier this year; ” USA Heat Treater Now “ITAR” Registered “. As it turns out “Texas Heat Treating” is the second commercial heat treater in the state to become “ITAR” Registered, “Lark…
MTI’s 2028 YES Leadership Development Program Sells Out in Just Five Days
MTI’s 2028 YES Leadership Development Program Sells Out in Just Five Days The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) has announced that its 2028 YES (Young Executives Society) Leadership Development Program sold out in just five days after registration opened on July 1, making it one of the fastest-selling classes in the program’s history. 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]
World’s Largest Single Location Commercial Heat Treater
World’s Largest Single Location Commercial Heat Treater Questions? We get Questions. For instance, on a regular basis the team at “The Monty Heat Treat News” gets asked what is the size of the captive and commercial heat treat market in North America and Europe? Who is the largest in-house heat treaters in North America? Who are the largest…
Ask the Heat Treat Recruiter (Q3 – 2024)
Ask the Heat Treat Recruiter (Q3 – 2024) The Monty Heat Treat News has worked closely with International Search Partners ( a US search firm known for being the only recruiting firm in the world working exclusively in heat treat ing) , for over 20 years. That relationship has blossomed into a regularly featured article, “Ask the Heat Treat…
Where Are They Now? Markus Hildebrand
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 where his…
German Firm Reports Strong Sales of Salt Recovery Systems
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…
“HIP” Supplier Appoints New CEO
“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, 2024…
Ray Weidt 1929-2014
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, and played a pivotal role in…
Metal Expert, Poland/Nitrex
Metal Expert, Poland/Nitrex “Metal Expert Sp. z o.o. started production last year with the new Nitrex system for nitriding stainless steel turbine components. The addition of the Nitrex system to the company’s heat treating operations allows Metal Expert to improve process reliability and meet exacting standards for complex turbine applications…
Solar Manufacturing Joins Forces with MetalPro Resources
Solar Manufacturing Joins Forces with MetalPro Resources Solar Manufacturing is pleased to announce that MetalPro Resources will assume the role of Sales Representative for the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. MetalPro Resources consists of three extraordinarily qualified individuals in the field of thermal processing and metallurgy. Jim…
Protolabs Doubles Down on Metal Additive Manufacturing With World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer (and adds another vacuum furnace)
Protolabs Doubles Down on Metal Additive Manufacturing With World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer (and adds another vacuum furnace) As metal additive manufacturing grows so to will the heat treating associated with it. In this case Protolabs in Minneapolis, MN, USA needed to expand their in house heat treating department as they added to their…
Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America
Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America Our upcoming list of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America will include one company which demonstrates how closely knit the worldwide heat treating industry is. No we are not referring to the Bodycote, rather Hauck, a division of Aalberts Industries which is based in the…
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Appoints Melissa Gruszka as Quality Manager
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Appoints Melissa Gruszka as Quality Manager “Solar Atmospheres of Western PA (SAWPA) is p leased to announce the addition of Melissa Gru s zka to our team as Quality Manager . Melissa has over 20 years of experience in all levels of manufacturing including Aerospace, Automotive and the Navy Nuclear sectors. Under…
Heat Treating In Texas
Heat Treating In Texas Perhaps this item should be entitled “How Real Men Heat Treat”. As we research the largest commercial heat treaters in North America we are coming across some fascinating stories and some interesting photos. These photos are from a commercial heat treat in Texas who will be making our list. While this installation might…