Somebody’s in Trouble! Navistar Recall Due to Bad Heat Treating
According to this press release Navistar has been forced to recall over 5600 buses because hex flange lock nuts in the steering and suspension systems were not heat treated properly. Once again it is proven that heat treating is a crucial component of almost all types of manufacturing. "Navistar...
North American Manufacturer Invests in New Quench & Temper System
“Can-Eng Furnaces International Limited was recently contracted to engineer and commission a Continuous Quench and Temper Furnace System for a North American producer of mining, construction, and materials handling products. The purchase of this equipment is part of a larger plant expansion and...
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]
European Mint Invests in New Vacuum Furnaces
“Two Vector® vacuum furnaces are scheduled to be delivered to a national Mint in Europe. This is the eighth mint to choose SECO/WARWICK solutions. The Vector furnaces will be used to harden the dies necessary for the production of coins for both circulation and collector series. Vector vacuum...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Speaks with Mr. Simon Powell of Fluke Process Instruments
In this months home page interview Gord Montgomery of “The Monty Heat Treat News” speaks with Mr. Simon Powell, Business Unit Manager at Fluke Process Instruments. One of our topics of converstion is about a brand new Acoustic Imaging system just being introduced by the company. And what may you ask...
Ipsen Japan Strengthens Customer Service Team with New Director
"Ipsen Japan is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Masakazu Kanaka in the role of Customer Service Director. In this newly created role, Kanaka san is responsible for the growth of all Ipsen Japan customer service business, which includes retrofits, parts and service. As a member of Ipsen...
Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Closes Doors-Outsources Heat Treating
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA we find a reasonably large Captive/Commercial heat treater by the name of Treat All Metals, a division of Regal Rexnord Corp., a manufacturer of electric motors and power transmission components headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin. For many years Treat All offered a...
Captive Heat Treater Closes Down-Throws Heat Treat Furnaces on the Used Market
Back in early 2020 it was announced by the Timken Company that their recently acquired Diamond Chain Company division in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA would be permanently closed by 2023 with operations moving to other Timken facilities; “FEBRUARY 4, 2020. The 102-year-old Diamond Chain...
Is Commercial Heat Treating Profitable?
The obvious answer to this question is that yes commercial heat treating can be quite profitable, however it can also be a very difficult way to make a living. Lets look at a real life example. The listing below is for a North American commercial heat treater currently on the market which “The Monty...
Largest European Commercial Heat Treaters/February 14 2019
From heat treat industry expert Thomas Wingens (whose profile can be viewed at the bottom of this page) we have this summary of the 10 largest commercial heat treaters in Europe based on annual sales volume. To this list we have added some comments of our own.Bodycote; It can be no surprise to...
Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc. names new President
“Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc. of Meadville, PA and McKean, PA is pleased to announce that Mr. Andrew S. Wilkosz has been named President of the company. Andy Wilkosz has been with Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc. for nearly four years. Wilkosz was previously acting as the Vice President of Operations,...
10 Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in Europe
Over the years we have created lists for the 10 Largest Furnace Manufacturers In The World, 10 Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America, 10 Largest Captive Heat Treaters In The World and plenty more-you get the picture, basically "The Monty" loves putting together lists about the worldwide...
Verdoux Named Manufacturing Manager of Gasbarre Industrial Furnace Systems
“Plymouth, MI – Gasbarre is pleased to announce the promotion of Jake Verdoux to Manufacturing Manager for Gasbarre Industrial Furnace Systems (IFS). IFS, formerly known as J.L. Becker, is located in Plymouth, MI and falls under Gasbarre’s Thermal Processing Systems division. Verdoux started with...
SISTEMAS AUTOMOTRICES DE Mexico Installs Pusher Line
While pusher lines are not a popular as they once were they certainly still have their place as we can see here. Transmission components manufacturer SISTEMAS AUTOMOTRICES has just completed the installation of a brand new 3 row pusher at their facility in Northern Mexico. The line was provided by...
ECM Grenoble, France
Just last week we had an interview with Mr. Laurent Pelissier, CEO of furnace manufacturer ECM with headquarters in Grenoble, France. During our interview with Laurent we took the opportunity to tour the plant and the results are these photos. [bsa_pro_ad_space...