AICHELIN Americas Appoints Wm. Wright & Associates as Regional Representative
AICHELIN Americas Appoints Wm. Wright & Associates as Regional Representative (Editors Note; Wm. Wright & Associates has represented AFC-Holcroft in their US Midwest territory for many years. What is new is that they will now also be representing some of the other companies under Aichelin’s banner including Nitrex, G-M and UPC-Marathon)….
Tool Manufacturer Overhauls “ECM” FLEX Vacuum Furnace
Tool Manufacturer Overhauls “ECM” FLEX Vacuum Furnace Longstanding ECM USA customer, Andis (Sturtevant, WI family-owned professional grade electric hair clipper/handheld grooming tools manufacturer), recently successfully finalized their FLEX vacuum furnace system PLC upgrade with a top-of-the-line processor and communication network. This 3-cell…
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]
Are Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Accidents Common?
Are Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Accidents Common? Yesterday we had a news item about an explosion in a “HIP” furnace at a location in the USA “Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater” , this story prompted us to look into the history of any accidents in the “Hipping” industry. “Wikipedia” describes the process thusly; ” Hot…
Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater
Massive “HIP” Explosion at USA Commercial Heat Treater “KATU2 News” in Oregon, USA is reporting a massive explosion at commercial heat treater “Kittyhawk Products” in Canby, Oregon, USA. (Editors note: “The Monty Heat Treat News” reports that Kittyhawk” is one of the “52 Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America”. The…
Manufacturing Acquisition Creates Heat Treat “Titan”
Manufacturing Acquisition Creates Heat Treat “Titan” Just last week “The Monty Heat Treat News” presented the 2026 list of the “15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America”. Included on the list were “Dauch Corp.” , (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico and “GKN Driveline” , Newton, North…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” February 2026 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” February 2026 Edition This will make your day-the February 2026 Edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News” , for 30 years the largest heat treat industry news source in the world is now available! In this 95 page edition you will find these top stories and lots more; In a Heat Treat Industry Exclusive we…
Michigan Auto Parts Supplier Closure Leads to Furnace Auction
Michigan Auto Parts Supplier Closure Leads to Furnace Auction In 2025 Japanese auto parts supplier “Nippon Piston Ring Company Ltd.”, announced that they would be closing their Grand Haven, MI, USA facility “NPR of America Inc.” The closure is proceeding and the company announced that they would start auctioning the equipment off early February,…
“15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America”
“15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America” In 2022 we published what was then and still is a heat treatment industry exclusive-a list of the “10 Largest Single Location Captive Heat Treats in North America”. We have continued this tradition and are proud to present what is now the “15 Largest Single Location North American…
European Heat Treater Invests in New Vacuum Furnace
European Heat Treater Invests in New Vacuum Furnace Commercial heat treater “Trattamenti Termici Nervianesi” (T.T.N.) of Italy is known for their ability to handle extremely large parts, however in addition the firm offers vacuum hardening, Plasma Nitriding, LPC and Gas nitriding for a wide variety of smaller part-vacuum hardening is our focus…
Midwest Commercial Heat Treater For Sale
Midwest Commercial Heat Treater For Sale ▪ Located in the US Midwest this privately owned commercial heat treat has been in business for over 40 years ▪ Serves a number of different industries ▪ Offers multiple different processes including carburizing, induction hardening, FNC and vacuum hardening ▪ CQI-9 Compliant ▪ Profitable ▪ Medium sized…
Acquisition in the Aerospace Industry
Acquisition in the Aerospace Industry The announcement about aerospace firm “Safran” acquiring “Collins Aerospace” was deemed worthy of being mentioned by “The Monty Heat Treat News” because both companies have substantial, “top end” in house heat treat facilities in many of their locations and indeed over the years a number of these…
Heat Treat Industry “Monday Morning Briefing”
Heat Treat Industry “Monday Morning Briefing” To start off your week in the global heat treatment industry, “The Monty Heat Treat News” is pleased to offer you these exclusive news items about the industry; “Mr. Mathew Boldman” was recently appointed Heat Treat Special Process owner at “GE Aerospace” in Springdale, Ohio, USA….
US Manufacturer Commissions New Mesh Belt Furnace Line
US Manufacturer Commissions New Mesh Belt Furnace Line A supplier in the energy sector in the USA very recently commissioned a new mesh belt furnace which will be incorporated into their manufacturing process. The line which was built and installed by “McLaughlin Furnace Group” of Avilla, Indiana has working dimensions of 48” wide x 180 feet…
In an Inflationary World One Item Remains Constant for Heat Treaters
In an Inflationary World One Item Remains Constant for Heat Treaters While it might seem like everything to do with heat treating is increasing in cost by leaps and bounds these days one very important item for all heat treaters has remained relatively constant for some time now-high temperature alloy components. Virtually every single…