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
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 second vacuum...
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 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 recognized...
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 can now say that the...
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 for...
Does “Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces” Still Exist? Reader Question
September 18th of this year a reader posed the question to us; "Does Sauder Furnaces Still Exist"? A reader pointed out that at least in Brazil the company still exists under the original name-read on; "'I read your article on furnace manufacturer SAUDER and would like to point out that the...
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 year,...
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...
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!
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...
Vacuum Furnace Investment for Medical Device Market
"Solar Atmospheres of Western PA is expanding our footprint in the medical device market with the addition of a brand-new Solar Manufacturing all-metal hot zone vacuum furnace, engineered specifically for the high-vacuum processing of critical medical components. To support this growth, our existing...
Robotics & Automation in the Heat Treat Industry
August 10th of this year we had a story entitled "Robots in the Heat Treatment Industry-Wallwork Group" which came from a UK heat treater who recently installed a robot to help with a vacuum braze line. The press release prompted us to look at other examples of automation and robotics in the global...
SECO/WARWICK Lands 9th Furnace Order from Gas Turbine Producer
SECO/WARWICK, a world leader in heat treatment technology, has signed another contract with a Global Partner from the energy industry for the delivery of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with gas cooling up to 6 bar abs. This is the ninth device delivered by SECO/WARWICK to this customer. It...
Auto Parts Manufacturer Reverses Course on Vacuum Carburizing
"McGard Industries" manufactures anti-theft devices like lug nuts, wheel locks, and marine security products, and is a leading manufacturer of mechanical anti-theft devices. The firm maintains a very large, clean and modern manufacturing facility in Orchard Park, New York, USA which is fitting as...