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]
MTI Educational Foundation Extends Scholarship Application Deadline to May 15, 2026
The Metal Treating Institute Educational Foundation has announced an extension of its 2026 scholarship application deadline to May 15, 2026, providing additional time for students and industry professionals to take advantage of valuable educational funding opportunities. $123,000 will be awarded in total scholarships. The MTI Educational…
Vacuum Aerospace Heat Treating/Singapore
Vacuum Aerospace Heat Treating/Singapore With an estimated 450-500 vacuum furnaces in an area of less than 300 square miles it is doubtful that there is any other region on the planet that is as densely populated with vacuum furnaces as Singapore-virtually every one of which is dedicated to the aerospace industry. (Editor’s note; this estimate of…
Mexico Heat Treat Market Through the Eyes of an Expert
Mexico Heat Treat Market Through the Eyes of an Expert Last week “Gord Montgomery” of “The Monty Heat Treat News” had a chance to spend some time with “Mr. Salvador Alvarado”, General Manager of furnace controls company SSi during the “ASM Heat Treat Mexico” exhibition in Monterrey, Mexico. Very few individuals have seen as much of the heat treat…
“Heat Treat Exclusive” Aerospace Heat Treating-Singapore
“Heat Treat Exclusive” Aerospace Heat Treating-Singapore This past week “Gord Montgomery” of “The Monty Heat Treat News” had the opportunity to visit the absolute “Mecca” of vacuum heat treating-the city/state of “Singapore” which boasts an astonishing 450-500 aerospace vacuum furnaces in a tiny 900 square kilometer area. Next week we will have a…
USA Furnace Builder Partners With Western USA Rep Firm
USA Furnace Builder Partners With Western USA Rep Firm (Editor’s Note; “The Monty” has had several stories over the past number of months about USA furnace builder AFC-Holcroft-Aichelin Americas changing the direction of their sales force ” Furnace Builder Continues to Change North American Sales Direction” . This press release mentions another…
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Announces the Appointment of Jamie Kuriger as Chief Revenue Officer
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Announces the Appointment of Jamie Kuriger as Chief Revenue Officer Bluewater Thermal Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Kuriger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), reporting to Patrick McKenna (CEO). In this role, Jamie will lead Bluewater’s revenue strategy across sales, marketing, and commercial…
Oven Company Lands Record Breaking Order
Oven Company Lands Record Breaking Order “Carroll, OH – October 2025 – Phillips Corporation, Federal Division, in partnership with DELTA H® Technologies, has been awarded a significant U.S. Air Force (USAF) contract to deliver 38 dual-chamber aerospace heat-treating systems that will enhance mission-critical aircraft maintenance capabilities at…
“Heat Treat 2025”-Things You Have to Know
“Heat Treat 2025”-Things You Have to Know The North American heat treatment event of the year “Heat Treat 2025” is being held in Detroit, Michigan, USA this week, October 21, 22 & 23 to be exact. “Gord & Jordan Montgomery” of “The Monty Heat Treat News” will be in attendance along with every major industry supplier and…
“The Monty” Re Visits USA Carbon/Carbon Supplier
“The Monty” Re Visits USA Carbon/Carbon Supplier Last year under the title ” Now That’s a Furnace-Americarb” , Gord Montgomery of “The Monty Heat Treat News” visited “Americarb” in Niagara Falls, NY, USA (the original article can be found below). To refresh your memory “Americarb” is a supplier of Carbon/Carbon Composites for Hot…
Chicago Area Heat Treater Hires Plant Metallurgist
Chicago Area Heat Treater Hires Plant Metallurgist “Metals Technology Corporation” a commercial heat treater in Carol Stream, Illinois, USA recently appointed “Mr. David Zawis” as Plant Metallurgist. David brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the heat treat industry. Previous to this he was a Metallurgist with another commercial heat…
Aerospace Giant Adding Vacuum Heat Treat Capacity
Aerospace Giant Adding Vacuum Heat Treat Capacity “Safran S.A.” is a French multinational aerospace, defence and security corporation which operates manufacturing facilities around the world, many of which include in-house heat treating capacity. The firm’s “Safran Blades” division recently commissioned a brand new facility in Belgium which…
Will “Boronizing” Providers Need a New Source for “Boron Powder”?
Will “Boronizing” Providers Need a New Source for “Boron Powder”? This is how “Wikipedia” describes Boronizing; “Boriding , also called boronizing , is the process by which boron is added to a metal or alloy . It is a type of surface hardening . In this process boron atoms are diffused into the surface of a metal…