“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]
“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…
Steel Distributor Increases Heat Treat Capacity
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
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 Montgomery know;…
Plasma Nitriding/Modern Metals India
Plasma Nitriding/Modern Metals India From Mr. Ankit Gupta, Director of commercial heat treater Modern Metals India we have this article about Plasma Nitriding, where and how you use it. In the first photo we see Gord Montgomery, Ankit and Rakesh, Gupta at the Thermprocess show in Dusseldorf, Germany June 2019. The second photo shows a typical…
Captive Heat Treater John Hassal Inc., Closes-Equipment to be Auctioned
Captive Heat Treater John Hassal Inc., Closes-Equipment to be Auctioned Back in June of 2019 it was announced that custom fastener manufacturer in Westbury, NY, would be closing the plant by the end of the year (a news report is below). It has now been announced that the equipment will be auctioned June 30 of this year. Included in the auction…
Heat Treat Industry Market Reports
Heat Treat Industry Market Reports Not a day goes by at “The Monty” that we don’t receive an e mail offer promoting the most recent heat treat industry report. Examples from this week include; “ Informative Report On Vertical Vacuum Furnaces Market 2020 With Key Players Ipsen, Tenova, IHI Machinery and Furnace etc.”, “ Automotive Heat Treatment…
Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters
Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters Since 1999 “The Monty” has regularly put together a list of the largest commercial heat treaters operating in North America, our 2019 list can be found at https://themonty.com/project/largest-north-american-commercial-heat-treats-august-2019/ We are in the process of putting together our list for…
Gasbarre Delivers Custom Batch Tempering Furnace
Gasbarre Delivers Custom Batch Tempering Furnace “Gasbarre Thermal Processi ng Systems recently delivered a custom built batch tempering furnace to a commercial heat treating co mpany located in the heart of the Aerospace industry on the West Coast of the United States. With a working load size of 168” wide, 48” deep, and 48” tall, coupled with a…
Delta Heat Services, Belgium Moves to New Location
Delta Heat Services, Belgium Moves to New Location Delta Heat Services based in the Netherlands has 5 locations in Europe and 1 in the Caribbean offering annealing, stress relieving and induction heat treating services. Just a week ago the company proudly announced that they had moved into a brand new facility in Antwerp. The photo below shows…