Ipsen Launches ICON, the Next Generation of Vacuum Furnace Controls
Ipsen Launches ICON, the Next Generation of Vacuum Furnace Controls Ipsen USA is proud to announce the launch of ICON, its next-generation vacuum furnace control platform, now available on most standard Ipsen furnace models. Developed through extensive customer collaboration and real-world testing, ICON combines the proven strengths of Ipsen’s…
Heat Treat Furnace Causes Massive Issues in Dallas, Texas, USA
Heat Treat Furnace Causes Massive Issues in Dallas, Texas, USA In “lightweight” heat treatment news, we have this story about how a heat treat furnace managed to bring chaos to the roads of Dallas, Texas, USA. Apparently this 34,000 pound bell annealing furnace managed to escape from a transport truck on the Southbound Dallas North Tollway last…
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]
“Dana” Apodaca, Mexico Opens Their Doors to “The Monty”
“Dana” Apodaca, Mexico Opens Their Doors to “The Monty” If “The Monty Heat Treat News” ever puts together a list of the largest in-house heat treaters in the world auto and truck component supplier “Dana Corp.” will undoubtedly be on the list. Their captive heat treating facilities in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa rival any…
Surface Heat Treatment | Craig Zimmerman | THE HEAT TREAT PODCAST #57
Surface Heat Treatment | Craig Zimmerman | THE HEAT TREAT PODCAST #57 Who is the world’s acknowledged expert on Boronizing? Why “Mr. Craig Zimmerman”, Technical Director at “Bluewater Thermal Solutions” and today we dug through our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives and found this really excellent discussion with Craig. Read on and learn…
“Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” Update.
“Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” Update. March 22 of this year “The Monty” had an article entitled “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America” which prompted a great deal of feedback. The feedback has prompted us to say that yes, there is definitely a shortage of North…
European Service Provider to Add Second “HIP” Unit
European Service Provider to Add Second “HIP” Unit ” OWL GmbH” of Germany a provider of “Hot Isostatic Pressing” Services” (Hipping) will be adding a second Hip unit. The new system will have working dimensions of 500 mm (Diameter) X 1500 mm high. Max. Temp will be1350 degrees C with a maximum pressure of 140 MPa and will be NADCAP ready. This…
Ipsen USA Ships Record 14 Furnaces in Five Weeks Amid Strong Global Demand
Ipsen USA Ships Record 14 Furnaces in Five Weeks Amid Strong Global Demand The Ipsen USA Vacuum Technology Excellence Center announces a record-setting milestone, shipping 14 new vacuum furnaces between February 26 and March 31, 2026. This achievement comes as Ipsen reports a strong first quarter for new orders, with Q1 bookings for vacuum…
USA Heat Treater Expanding, Adding Furnace Line
USA Heat Treater Expanding, Adding Furnace Line (Editor’s note; AHT is one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America as ranked by “The Monty Heat Treat News”- “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters”) “WATERLOO, IA – April 16, 2026 – Advanced Heat Treat Corp.® (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services,…
And Speaking of Heat Treating in Greenville, SC, USA
And Speaking of Heat Treating in Greenville, SC, USA Just yesterday we had this news item; ” USA Captive/Commercial Heat Treat Adding More Equipment” which broke the story about the brand new “VAC AERO” facility in Greenville, South Carolina, USA adding the second of four vacuum heat treat furnaces. It is rather a coincidence that courtesy…
ECM USA discusses Robotics in the Heat Treat Industry
ECM USA discusses Robotics in the Heat Treat Industry Recently “ The Monty Heat Treat News ” had a series entitled; “Robotics & Automation in the Heat Treat Industry”-this series can be found at the links below-each of which features a different company. “ Robots in the Heat Treatment Industry-Wallwork Group ” “ Robots in the Heat Treatment…
USA Captive/Commercial Heat Treat Adding More Equipment
USA Captive/Commercial Heat Treat Adding More Equipment May 14th of this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” had a two part series about commercial heat treater and vacuum furnace builder “VAC AERO” opening their “First US Operation in Greenville, SC, USA” . As envisioned in the original plan this facility is continuing to expand with the…
USA Thermal Processing Equipment Supplier Acquired
USA Thermal Processing Equipment Supplier Acquired To this press release we need to add that the target of this acquisition “Lindberg Process Equipment” is a completely separate entity from well-known furnace builder “Lindberg MPH” in Riverside, Michigan, USA. “HOUSTON, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Relevant Industrial, LLC (Relevant), a…
Auto Parts Supplier Completes Installation of Brake Rotor Furnaces
Auto Parts Supplier Completes Installation of Brake Rotor Furnaces Earlier this year furnace builder “Nitrex” announced with great fanfare that they had received an order from a European provider of automotive brake rotors for a semi-continuous FNC furnace (the original story can be found below and at ” FNC of Brake Rotors-A New Approach”). We…
Furnace Builder Continues to do Well in Chinese Market
Furnace Builder Continues to do Well in Chinese Market “SECO/WARWICK, a global manufacturer of metal heat treatment and metallurgy solutions, has signed a new contract with a leading Chinese company from the advanced aviation technology sector. The partner is one of the global leaders in the production of engine components and structural parts…