Why Heat Treatment Partnerships Matter in Aerospace by “Vanessa Pfeiffer”
Why Heat Treatment Partnerships Matter in Aerospace by “Vanessa Pfeiffer” (About the author; Vanessa Pfeiffer is Director of Strategic Market Development for Aerospace & Defence at Bodycote. She is responsible for identifying and accelerating strategic growth opportunities across the aerospace and defence sector, working closely with…
USA Heat Treater Now “ITAR” Registered
USA Heat Treater Now “ITAR” Registered ( Texas Heat Treating is a family owned commercial heat treater which will be on “The Monty’s” list of the “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters” which will be published the week of June 29th) “June 2026; Texas Heat Treating is pleased to announce that the company is now registered with 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]
Aerospace Industry Continues to Invest in Thermal Processing Equipment
Aerospace Industry Continues to Invest in Thermal Processing Equipment “SECO/WARWICK Secures Repeat Order from Major Thai Aerospace Manufacturer” “A producer of engine blades for aircraft has chosen SECO/WARWICK` as the supplier of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace for the second time. SECO/WARWICK’s modern technology will support the…
ECM USA Strengthens Sales Team with Marco Möser as Senior Sales Engineer to Support Western U.S. Demand
ECM USA Strengthens Sales Team with Marco Möser as Senior Sales Engineer to Support Western U.S. Demand ECM USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Möser to Senior Sales Engineer for the Western U.S., reinforcing our dedication to meet increasing demand for advanced vacuum furnace technology across the United States. With more than 25…
Solar Atmospheres Expands California Operations with New 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace
Solar Atmospheres Expands California Operations with New 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace Solar Atmospheres is pleased to announce the installation and full commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Fontana, California facility, further expanding the company’s high-pressure vacuum heat treating capabilities in the western United States. The…
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? In early 2024 “The Monty Heat Treat News” published an article entitled ” Metlab HT Closing Giving Gear Suppliers “Headaches” -fast forward to 2026 and that closing still has gear suppliers reaching for the aspirin bottle. “Metlab Heat Treat” in Wyndmoor, PA, USA at…
Premier Aircraft Manufacturer Places Multiple Furnace Order
Premier Aircraft Manufacturer Places Multiple Furnace Order One of the world’s best known aircraft manufacturers recently placed an order for multiple vacuum furnaces. This multi-million-dollar order has been placed with a North American vacuum furnace builder with delivery expected towards the end of 2026. There will be a formal announcement at…
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Trevor Jones/Solar Manufacturing
Vacuum Furnace Technology-Trevor Jones/Solar Manufacturing Today “The Monty Heat Treat News” digs deep in our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives to find one of our most popular discussions. In this episode our host “Carlos Torres” speaks with “Mr. Trevor Jones”, President of one of the largest vacuum furnace builders in North America “Solar…
Darius Szczekocki-“Celebration of Life”
Darius Szczekocki-“Celebration of Life” August of this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” posted an obituary about a very well loved individual in the North American heat treat industry, “Mr. Darius Szczekocki, owner of “Hestia Heat Treat” in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. A “Celebration of Life” will be held for Darius, October 4th of this…
Avion Manufacturing Acquired
Avion Manufacturing Acquired ‘We should point out that this press release has nothing to do with “Avion Europa” a company which we have mentioned numerous times over the years. While the two firms were related in the past that is no longer the case.” Delamin Nitriding Salts (DNS), a subsidiary of Parker Netsushori Kogyo of Japan, is pleased to…
Solar Atmospheres Expands Western Region Team with Addition of Eric Cavenee
Solar Atmospheres Expands Western Region Team with Addition of Eric Cavenee “Solar Atmospheres of California is thrilled to welcome Eric Cavenee to our Western Region Outside Sales team! In this role, Eric will support customers across the western United States with world-class thermal processing solutions for aerospace, defense, medical,…
MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 17 Students
MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 17 Students The MTI Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 outstanding students have been awarded scholarships totaling $80,000 to support their pursuit of education and careers in materials science, metallurgy, engineering, and related industrial and technical fields….
Heat Treat Fixturing-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
Heat Treat Fixturing-“The Heat Treat Podcast” For several years now “The Monty Heat Treat News” has been featuring “The Heat Treat Podcast” in conjunction with our witty, knowledgeable and enthusiastic host Mr. Carlos Torres. One of our most popular podcasts featured “Mr. Jim Wilbur” of “Wm Wright & Associates” one of North…
Reader Question-“Does Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces Still Exist?”
Reader Question-“Does Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces Still Exist?” We always appreciate reader’s questions about the heat treatment industry and are happy to provide answers if we can. In this case a reader posed this question; “I am looking at a used car bottom furnace which appears to be in quite good condition and reasonably priced….