Diffusion Group Expands Heat Treating Platform with Acquisition of Hi-Tech Steel Treating- “MONTY EXCLUSIVE”
Diffusion Group Expands Heat Treating Platform with Acquisition of Hi-Tech Steel Treating- “MONTY EXCLUSIVE” “Hi-Tech has built a strong reputation in the Michigan manufacturing community over many decades. Our responsibility is to protect that legacy, support the team, and invest in the future.” — Tim Thompson, Diffusion Group Saginaw, Michigan…
Vacuum Furnace Builder Reports Record Sales
Vacuum Furnace Builder Reports Record Sales “Centorr Vacuum Industries (CVI), based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, has reported revenue of $18 million for the first half of 2026. The company attributed this performance to demand from the nuclear, hypersonics and Additive Manufacturing sectors. CVI reported orders for multiple vacuum induction…
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 an Era for Vacuum Furnace Builder/Commercial Heat Treater
End of an Era for Vacuum Furnace Builder/Commercial Heat Treater “For more than six decades, the Pritchard family has been closely connected to the story of VAC AERO.In 1959, following the cancellation of Canada’s iconic Avro Arrow program, 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 turned a moment of uncertainty into opportunity. Drawing on his experience at Orenda…
Aircraft Engine Manufacturer Orders Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace
Aircraft Engine Manufacturer Orders Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace “A European aircraft engine manufacturer has purchased a VIM furnace from the vacuum metallurgy segment of SECO/WARWICK . The system ordered is a two chamber 50 kg VIM induction furnace designed for equiaxed (EQ) casting. The furnace features a non standard design in which the…
USA Vacuum Furnace Builder Moving to Employee Ownership
USA Vacuum Furnace Builder Moving to Employee Ownership “ADAMSVILLE, PA — Signature Vacuum Furnaces, a company that originated in a breakfast meeting between two friends and co-founders, with the first order prosecuted in one partner’s kitchen and the second partner’s basement, is now partially owned by its employees through a structure new to…
International Fastener Manufacturer Enlarges Heat Treat Department
International Fastener Manufacturer Enlarges Heat Treat Department A fully automated, electrically heated “Ipsen” chamber furnace line (size M) has been installed at fastener manufacturer “Hassmann S.A.” in record time. The system consists of two complete, chamber (sealed quench) furnace lines. The furnaces have been installed with commissioning…
“HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater-Still no Conclusions
“HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater-Still no Conclusions Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” reported an explosion of a “Hipping” furnace (an abbreviation for hot isostatic pressing) at a commercial heat treater in Canby, Oregon, USA-the story can be found at ” Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater” . While…
Furnace builder talks about 2025 and 2026 forecast
Furnace builder talks about 2025 and 2026 forecast “AICHELIN Group holds its ground in a challenging environment in 2025 – strong growth expected for 2026 Stable annual result despite volatile market environment NITREX integration on track – positioning as a full-service provider progressing International expansion: new locations in India and…
Space Industry Leads to Large Vacuum Furnace Investment
Space Industry Leads to Large Vacuum Furnace Investment Carbon and Graphite advanced materials supplier “Americarb” in Niagara Falls, New York, USA is in the process of scaling up production of critical materials for the Space industry. Part of this “ramp up” of production includes the addition of two bottom load vacuum furnaces. This photo…
Coatings Company/Commercial Heat Treat to Close Alabama, USA Location
Coatings Company/Commercial Heat Treat to Close Alabama, USA Location (Editors Note: While “Oerlikon Balzers” is best known as a coatings company they do also get involved in commercial heat treating. In this case their Pell City, Alabama location also offers nitriding services.) “BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Eight people will soon be out of…
Auto Parts Supplier to Install Isothermal Annealing Line
Auto Parts Supplier to Install Isothermal Annealing Line “An international, multi-billion-dollar corporation at the forefront of drivetrain technologies has awarded NUTEC Bickley the contract for a complete isothermal annealing line, due to be delivered in Q1 2026. This prestigious heat treat project is highly customized and the system has been…
Polymer Company Commits to New Vacuum Furnace
Polymer Company Commits to New Vacuum Furnace “SECO/WARWICK India has signed a contract to supply a vacuum furnace to the renowned precision components manufacturer, Bhuj Polymers. This is an exceptional event for the SECO/WARWICK Group – the single-chamber VECTOR vacuum furnace will be built locally in India under the Made in India program….
Ipsen Secures ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Reaccreditation for Calibrations Lab
Ipsen Secures ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Reaccreditation for Calibrations Lab Ipsen USA announces the successful ISO/IEC 17025:2017 reaccreditation of its Calibrations Lab, ensuring continued certification of inspection equipment used by Ipsen field service engineers to calibrate heat-treating systems across the U.S. and worldwide. The reaccreditation…
USA Captive Heat Treater Changes Ownership
USA Captive Heat Treater Changes Ownership (Editors Note; Milwaukee Forge has a substantial in house heat treating department with the ability to offer Normalizing, Annealing, Quenching & Tempering in a wide variety of furnaces) “Milwaukee Forge , a 112-year-old company in Bay View , is being sold to a politically-connected ownership group…