Horizontal Retort Furnace Destined for Brazilian Heat Treater
"Another SECO/WARWICK industrial furnace will join the equipment in one of the most modern heat treatment plants in South America. The horizontal retort furnace will be used for high-temperature tempering and nitriding processes using ZeroFlow technology. The device will be integrated with the...
Vacuum Furnace Builder Receiving Order For Large Bottom Load System?
We believe this story to be true but aren't 100% sure which is why it falls in the "rumor" category. We have been told that a major OEM aircraft engine manufacturer has just placed an order for a Model VAV 7248 HV-6 vertical, bottom-loading vacuum furnace with North American vacuum furnace...
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]
Another UK Heat Treater “Bites the Dust”
(Editors Note; Times have not been good for commercial heat treaters in the UK for some time and this is yet another example of a UK heat treater being forced to close down). "A more-than-65-year-old business with a "rich history" has entered liquidation and made all of its staff redundant after...
USA Furnace Builder Appoints General Manager of Operations
Furnace builder AFC-Holcroft (part of the Aichelin Group) has promoted Mr. Jason Crook to the position of General Manager of Operations. Jason brings over 14 years of experience in industrial automation, engineering management, and operational leadership. Since joining AFC-Holcroft, Jason has...
New Vacuum Heat Treat Department in Michigan, USA Now Operational
(Also called; "Why does a manufacturer bring heat treating in house") Earlier this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" reported that "Exco" a supplier of dies, molds, components and assemblies for a number of different industries was making very substantial investments in their heat treat departments...
European Furnace Builder Declares Bankruptcy?
It was reported to "The Monty Heat Treat News" recently that furnace builder "Cremer Thermoprocess Systems GmbH" of Düren, Germany entered bankruptcy protection November of this year. Some diligent searching turned up the fact that the company was included on a list of "Insolvencies in North...
Bodycote “Optimise Programme” Leads to Changes at 10 French Locations
(Editor's note; "Bodycote" is the world's largest commercial heat treater. Details about the firm's "Optimize Programme" can be found at "Bodycote sees improving momentum as aerospace demand strengthens") "Macclesfield-based listed company, Bodycote, has completed the sale of ten non-core sites to...
USA Heat Treater “Bucks” Trend by Adding Mesh Belt Furnace Capacity
Earlier this year "The Monty" had an in-depth article entitled "Why are so Many North American Commercial Heat Treaters Closing?", the article can be found further down on this page. Included in our list of commercial heat treaters closing were four firms which specialized in large volume...
Walt Paluch 1956-2025
The North American heat treat industry has lost one of it's most "colourful" members ever. Walt Paluch spent most of his working career as a Metallurgical Engineer including a long stint at what was originally known as "New Venture Gear" in Syracuse, New York, USA. Originally this transmission plant...
Midwest USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Down Rotary Retort Furnaces
Going back a number of years Rotary Retort Furnaces were a common fixture in the heat treatment industry around the world-for a number of reasons the technology has largely fallen out of favor although in some applications they are still the technology of choice. As an example, automotive parts...
Ipsen Expands U.S. Service Network with New Texas-Based HUB
Ipsen announces the launch of its seventh regional Service HUB, strategically located to support customers in East Texas, as well as parts of Oklahoma and Louisiana. Officially launched in April 2025, the new HUB provides regional customers with a single point of contact for routine maintenance,...
Parts Discolored? Answer These Questions First – Written By Ipsen
One of the most frequently asked questions by vacuum furnace operators is “Why are my parts discolored?” While many customers may believe they’ve thoroughly tested and inspected their equipment before reaching out to us, there are often areas that might be overlooked during the inspection process. ...
Vacuum Furnace Manufacturer Sees Strong Aerospace Recovery
Nitrex’s G-M Enterprises division in Corona, California, USA continues to gain momentum with new vacuum furnace orders from both longstanding and new customers. Most recently, a long-time repeat customer—one of the top-tier suppliers in the aerospace industry—has placed an order for a 6-bar vacuum...
Solar Atmospheres Launches Testing Facility
"Solar Atmospheres of Western PA has taken a proactive step toward enhancing operational reliability and workplace comfort by constructing a new temperature-controlled environment around their critical Haas machining centers and Marvel saws. This strategic investment was driven by the upcoming...