USA “Alloy” Supplier “Alcon” Appoints New VP Sales & Supply Chain
Alcon Industries of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, one of the largest North American suppliers of high temperature, cast alloy components for the heat treatment industry has appointed a new "Vice President Sales & Supply Chain". "Mr. Justin Henderson" recently assumed this position, taking over from "Mr....
Changes at Ipsen India
(Editors Note; Ipsen is one of the globe's largest furnace builders. According to this press release the CEO, of Ipsen, India, Mr. Shubhendra Pansee will shortly be stepping down). "(December 16, 2025) – Ipsen Technologies Pvt Ltd. CEO Mr. Shubhendra Panse has announced his decision to leave 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]
End of the Year to Bring Heat Treat Facility Closure
Earlier this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" had this story about an upcoming commercial heat treat closing in Michigan, USA; "US Company to Exit Commercial Heat Treating". As an update to this story we can say that the closure will go ahead 12/21/2025 and unless something changes in the very...
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Earns Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status for heat treating and brazing—an honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance. With this...
Heat Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert
In our humble opinion "Mr. Bob Fincken", Sales Manager for controls company "SSi" is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the entire heat treat industry when it comes to furnace control. We are honored to be able to share his knowledge today in the form of this interview. "Bob Fincken" in...
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven
Wisconsin Oven is pleased to announce the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Standard Draw Batch Oven (SDB Series) to a United States Military Base. This industrial oven will be used for heat treating various aerospace components. This equipment is engineered to meet the critical safety...
Substantial USA Heat Treat Acquired by Venture Capital Group
In an apparent sign of the times another long-time commercial heat treater in the USA, "Pinson Valley Heat Treating" of Birmingham, Alabama, USA has been acquired by a venture capital group. It has been widely known for quite some time in the heat-treating community that the company was for sale so...
Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops In North America Closing Down-Further Thoughts
One of our most popular stories of the year was entitled;"Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops in North American Closing Down"?The story prompted so many thoughts and comments that the team at "The Monty" felt is well worthwhile to elaborate on the reasons why commercial heat treat shops appear to be...
In an Inflationary World One Item Remains Constant for Heat Treaters
While it might seem like everything to do with heat treating is increasing in cost by leaps and bounds these days one very important item for all heat treaters has remained relatively constant for some time now-high temperature alloy components. Virtually every single component and fixture in a...
Turbine Manufacturer Adds Vacuum Furnace
"Siemens Energy Global, a renowned manufacturer of heavy duty gas turbines, has chosen the SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace with screen insulation and molybdenum heating elements. The furnace will be used mainly for brazing gas turbine hot path parts like blades & vanes. Vector – Low Heat Loss and...
AMETEK Hughes-Treitler-a Story of Vacuum Aluminum Brazing
The Aerospace Industry is built on the ability to deal with extremes. For example, at cruising altitudes, in the thinner air between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, the atmosphere outside of a commercial airplane can range from -20 °F to -67 °F. Meanwhile, well-maintained aircraft jet engines running near...
Bob Wyland, Rex Heat Treat Oct. 2, 1973 – July 1, 2025
Our paths had crossed with Bob's several times over the years, our hearts go out to his family. "Robert A. “Bob” Wyland, 51, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly late Tuesday night at UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Gerald F. and Linda A. (Adams) Wyland. In 1999, he...
New Titanium Drop Bottom Furnace Installation Underway
The foundation is now in place at Solar Atmospheres of Western PA for the installation of a state-of-the-art titanium drop bottom water quench furnace. Engineered for precision and performance, this new furnace is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 1850°F ±10°F and is designed to process...
New Director of Sales for SECO/WARWICK USA
"We are pleased to announce that Tom Hart has been promoted to Director of Sales for North America at SECO/WARWICK, USA. With over two decades of experience serving the precision manufacturing and heat treatment technology sectors -- underscored by his leadership in industry groups, including the...