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]
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales
Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales Job Title: Vice President of Sales Location: Remote-based, with enterprise-wide responsibility for revenue performance across all BWTS operations, including the Houston, TX facility and six (6) additional industrial facilities in PA, MI, IN, and IL. Role Overview The Vice President…
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems
Turbine Manufacturer Invests in Vacuum Induction Melting Systems “Retech, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, has announced the sale of two customized Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) casting systems to a long-standing overseas partner supporting power generation turbine manufacturing. The two systems, engineered to support equiaxed (EQ) and…
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market
Acquisition in the UK Heat Treatment Market Recently “The Monty Heat Treat News” has had several news items about the UK heat treatment market, unfortunately many of them have been rather depressing as they mention tales of closures and bankruptcies. However this item is more positive in that it announces the acquisition of a commercial heat…
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales
Ipsen USA Appoints VP of Sales Vacuum Furnace Builder Ipsen USA based in Rockford, IL has appointed Mr. Matt Clinite VP of Sales. For almost 12 years Matt has worked with Ipsen in a variety of sales positions. Very recently Matt was appointed to the top sales position with the company, VP of Sales a position in which we at “The Monty” believe he…
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit
Additive Manufactured Components Firm Completes Nadcap Audit “Burloak Technologies Inc, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has completed its most recent Nadcap audit, supporting the use of the company’s heat treatment capabilities in demanding sectors. Burloak’s Ontario facility also offers standalone specialized thermal processing, including: Hot…
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be)
Heat Treat Events Not to be Missed in 2026 (and some that should be) Listed below, alphabetically below are the largest heat treatment events around the world for 2026. “The Monty Heat Treat News” has attended many of these events over the years and have found some to be worthwhile and others a waste of time. Read on for our recommendations; …
Bodycote Opening New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Bodycote Opening New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA August 19th, 2025 “The Monty” had this news item about a new USA location for commercial heat-treating giant Bodycote; “Bodycote to Open New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA”. At the time of posting details were in short supply but we did promise updates as they became available, that…
Midwest US Firm to Install Massive Vacuum Furnace
Midwest US Firm to Install Massive Vacuum Furnace A recent article by “The Monty Heat Treat News” focused attention on a Michigan, USA commercial heat treater by the name of “Darby Metal Treating” – “Profile of a Thriving North American Heat Treater-“Darby Metal Treating” In that article we suggested the firm might be installing a very…
Philip Reese, “Reese Hardening” Talks Heat Treating of Large Parts
Philip Reese, “Reese Hardening” Talks Heat Treating of Large Parts Today we are very pleased to be speaking with Mr. Philip Reese, Co-Owner of commercial heat treater “ HÄRTEREI REESE” of Germany. Philip right off the bat I have to say that my German is non-existent, am I correct in saying that “Reese” is pronounced “Razor”? That is…
How Do I Get a Consistent Linear Leak Rate Measurement? By Jim Grann Ipsen Technical Director and Janusz Kowalewski Ipsen Sales Director for Southeast Asia
How Do I Get a Consistent Linear Leak Rate Measurement? By Jim Grann Ipsen Technical Director and Janusz Kowalewski Ipsen Sales Director for Southeast Asia “There is no such thing as a perfect vacuum. Even outer space has a few stray atoms and molecules floating around. A linear leak rate measures the rate at which gas atoms or molecules enter…
USA Heat Treater Sets Torrid Pace in 2025
USA Heat Treater Sets Torrid Pace in 2025 Over the years we have had reason to mention Texas commercial heat treater “Robert Gutierrez” and his Houston company “Worldwide Heat Treat” several times-most recently February of this year (Further down). Robert is gracing “The Monty Heat Treat News” yet again for all the right…
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! Due to the Labor Day Holiday, Monday, September 1, 2025 the offices of WG Montgomery Ltd., (“The Monty Heat Treat News”) will be closed. Regular news updates will resume Tuesday September 2. Did you like this article? Click here to subscribe to The Monty . View our recent magazines and podcasts by clicking the following…