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]
“The Monty Heat Treat News” March 2026 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” March 2026 Edition “The Monty Heat Treat News” March 2026 Edition; Welcome to the March 2026 Edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News ” for over 30 years the heat treatment industry’s largest source of news and industry trends. Some “trends” and industry exclusive “news” headlines in this issue include…
AICHELIN Group: New Management Appointments at UPC and QMULUS in Germany
AICHELIN Group: New Management Appointments at UPC and QMULUS in Germany Mödling / Göppingen / Düsseldorf. As part of the integration of NITREX, the AICHELIN Group is strengthening the organization of UPC in Germany and further intensifying the integration of its expertise in plant engineering, process control, and digital solutions. With…
New UK Representative for Vacuum Furnace Builder
New UK Representative for Vacuum Furnace Builder Vacuum furnace builder “BMI” is known as the largest vacuum furnace builder in France although the bulk of their systems are delivered to customers as far afield as Taiwan. Recently they have been very aggressive at moving into new markets such as North America. This press release tells us how…
Robert “Bob” Struebing 1957-2026
Robert “Bob” Struebing 1957-2026 (Editors Note; Bob is well remembered by many long time USA heat treaters. Bob started at Metal-Lab in Sturtevant in 1979 before it was bought by Lindbergh and then Bodycote. He started in the heat treat world back when we still did pack Carburizing and used retorts. Bob was instrumental in the…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Speaks with “Ben Gasbarre”, E.V.P. Sales & Marketing for “Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems”
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Speaks with “Ben Gasbarre”, E.V.P. Sales & Marketing for “Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems” Ben we did an interview together a few years back, an interview which can be found at “Ben Gasbarre, President Gasbarre Industrial Furnace Division” so I very much appreciate the chance to see…
Grace Manufacturing Selects Ipsen TITAN H2 Vacuum Furnace to Expand Medical Production Capacity
Grace Manufacturing Selects Ipsen TITAN H2 Vacuum Furnace to Expand Medical Production Capacity Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2026) – Ipsen announces the sale of a TITAN H2 2-bar vacuum furnace to Grace Manufacturing, supporting the company’s continued growth in medical component manufacturing. Grace Manufacturing, located in…
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…
Turbine Manufacturer Adds Vacuum Furnace
Turbine Manufacturer Adds Vacuum Furnace “Siemens Energy Global, a renowned manufacturer of heavy duty gas turbines, has chosen the SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace with screen insulation and molybdenum heating elements. The furnace will be used mainly for brazing gas turbine hot path parts like blades & vanes. Vector – Low Heat Loss and Good…
AMETEK Hughes-Treitler-a Story of Vacuum Aluminum Brazing
AMETEK Hughes-Treitler-a Story of Vacuum Aluminum Brazing The Aerospace Industry is built on the ability to deal with extremes. For example, at cruising altitudes, in the thinner air between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, the atmosphere outside of a commercial airplane can range from -20 °F to -67 °F. Meanwhile, well-maintained aircraft jet engines…