PROENERGY Orders Four Ipsen Furnaces for Houston Operation
PROENERGY, a vertically integrated manufacturer of power generation equipment and services, has placed an order for four Ipsen vacuum furnaces to help meet growing demand for new fast-start gas turbines and lifecycle maintenance. PROENERGY selected three Ipsen TITAN furnaces and a TurboTreater for...
USA Bearing Manufacturer Invests in LPC Technology
According to this very interesting press release a substantial USA bearing manufacture has invested in two new LPC (Low Pressure Carburizing) systems from SECO/WARWICK USA, although at the time of this posting "The Monty" is unsure of who the end customer is. Further down read the claimed advantages...
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]
USA “Alloy” Supplier “Alcon” Appoints New VP Sales & Supply Chain
Alcon Industries of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, one of the largest North American suppliers of high temperature, cast alloy components for the heat treatment industry has appointed a new "Vice President Sales & Supply Chain". "Mr. Justin Henderson" recently assumed this position, taking over from "Mr....
Changes at Ipsen India
(Editors Note; Ipsen is one of the globe's largest furnace builders. According to this press release the CEO, of Ipsen, India, Mr. Shubhendra Pansee will shortly be stepping down). "(December 16, 2025) – Ipsen Technologies Pvt Ltd. CEO Mr. Shubhendra Panse has announced his decision to leave the...
End of the Year to Bring Heat Treat Facility Closure
Earlier this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" had this story about an upcoming commercial heat treat closing in Michigan, USA; "US Company to Exit Commercial Heat Treating". As an update to this story we can say that the closure will go ahead 12/21/2025 and unless something changes in the very...
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Earns Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status for heat treating and brazing—an honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance. With this...
Heat Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert
In our humble opinion "Mr. Bob Fincken", Sales Manager for controls company "SSi" is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the entire heat treat industry when it comes to furnace control. We are honored to be able to share his knowledge today in the form of this interview. "Bob Fincken" in...
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven
Wisconsin Oven is pleased to announce the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Standard Draw Batch Oven (SDB Series) to a United States Military Base. This industrial oven will be used for heat treating various aerospace components. This equipment is engineered to meet the critical safety...
Captive Heat Treater Offering Batch IQ Furnaces-Free
Precision investment casting firm "Signicast" finds themselves in the position of having to clear out an older heat treat department at a facility in Wisconsin, USA. The heat treat department consists of a number of 36 X 48 X 38 Abar-Ipsen batch IQ furnaces with top cool option and all ancillary...
German Heat Treat Treater Adds Sealed Quench Furnace Line
With 10 locations around Germany "Hot Group" ranks as one of the largest commercial heat treaters in all of Europe. Very recently the firm invested in a new "Sealed Quench" (Batch IQ for our North American readers) line provided by "Ipsen" of Kleve, Germany. The line consists of a hardening furnace...
Furnace Builder Makes Changes to North American Operations
"As part of the SECO/WARWICK Group's strategy for 2023–2026, the Group is merging its two American companies: SECO/VACUUM Technologies (SVT) and SECO/WARWICK (SWC). Both entities, located in Meadville, will now operate under one brand – SECO/WARWICK. Piotr Zawistowski, the current president of...
North American Heat Treater Acquired
There is certainly a raft of changes happening in the North American commercial heat treatment industry these days-a quick search of our pages reveals that over 10 shops have closed in the past year with at least a half dozen acquisitions in just the past few months. The most recent acquisition...
Furnacare (TAV Vacuum Furnace) Appoints New Sales Manager
Furnacare, the North American division of TAV Vacuum Furnaces of Italy, responsible for Sales and Service in the USA, Canada and Mexico has just appointed Mr. Jay Jefsen as Director of Sales replacing Mr. Jan Massholder who is no longer with the company. Jay Jefsen brings with him a world of...
Acquisition in the Mexican Heat Treat Industry
Earlier this week, Monday June 2 to be exact "The Monty Heat Treat News" in an industry exclusive announced that one of the largest commercial heat treaters in Mexico had made a "Very Significant Acquisition". "Especialidades Termicas, S.A" (ETSA Group) is a family owned commercial heat treater...