“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]
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…
Carlos Torres, TORSA Group-The Interview
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 they…
Norman W. Sousa Jr., 1949-2024
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…
Kevin Cyrulik Appointed Quality Assurance Manager at Solar Atmospheres, Inc.
Kevin Cyrulik Appointed Quality Assurance Manager at Solar Atmospheres, Inc. Kevin Cyrulik was just appointed Quality Assurance Manager for commercial heat treater Solar Atmospheres, Greenville, SC, USA. Solar is one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America and will be appearing in our updated list of the largest commercials in…
Baker Furnace Provides Solution for Handling Infectious Medical Waste During COVID-19 Pandemic
Baker Furnace Provides Solution for Handling Infectious Medical Waste During COVID-19 Pandemic “Brea, CA – April 16th, 2020 – Baker Furnace, a leading supplier of pollution control equipment, is excited to announce an incineration solution for infectious medical waste. As more and more people are treated for COVID-19, the amount of infectious…
Monday Morning Briefing
Monday Morning Briefing We mentioned previously that Poclain Hydraulics a manufacturer of hydrostatic transmissions and in house heat treater in Wisconsin, USA is planning on discontinuing carburizing at this location in favor of other technologies. This means their 3 cell ECM vacuum carburizing system will be available sometime in the future,…
COVID-19 Images
COVID-19 Images The COVID-19 situation is generating photos about the heat treating industry which we never thought we would see. Some examples include the ones below. If you have a funny or interesting photo you would like to share we would be happy to post it for you. Plasma Nitriding Furnace manufacturer Ion Heat posted this photo of a…
GRUPO ETSA, Mexico
GRUPO ETSA, Mexico We welcome our most recent advertiser, GRUPO ETSA of Mexico whose banner ad can be found on the right hand side of this page. Founded in 1979, Especialidades Termicas, S.A (ETSA Group) is one of the two largest commercial heat treaters in the country with 6 locations, Guadalajara, Celaya, Aguascalientes, San Juan del Rio and…
Why Aerospace Heat Treating is Going to Slow Down
Why Aerospace Heat Treating is Going to Slow Down From the Wall Street Journal comes the summary below about current and future aircraft sales for Boeing and Airbus. For the captive and commercial heat treating industries this could perhaps be more aptly entitled “Why Aerospace Heat Treating is Going to Slow Down” . To date many of the heat…