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]
MTI Foundation to Award $123,000 in Scholarships
MTI Foundation to Award $123,000 in Scholarships Since 2007, the MTI Educational Foundation has awarded more than $455,000 in educational scholarships to attract and support young talent in the heat treating industry. Continuing this commitment, the Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2026 scholarship application process,…
15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America-JATCO
15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America-JATCO In a heat treat industry exclusive “The Monty Heat Treat News” regularly publishes a list of the “15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America”-the topic comes up today because “The Monty” team is in the process of updating our list for 2026. Our 2026 list will see some changes-as a matter…
Mark Hemsath Update
Mark Hemsath Update Just before Christmas, 2025 “The Monty” mentioned how one of the better known individuals in the North American heat treat industry, “Mr. Mark Hemsath” (formerly with firms such as UPC/Nitrex/GM Enterprises and SECO/WARWICK) had made a change and joined up with heat treat consulting firm “Wingens Consultants”. Mark provided…
AECO Corp. Announces Promotion of Maryann Remner to President
AECO Corp. Announces Promotion of Maryann Remner to President “Berea, Ohio — [Insert Date] — AECO Corp proudly announces the promotion of Maryann Remner to President , effective immediately. In her new role, Maryann will lead AECO Corp and its three operating subsidiaries — Alloy Engineering , Mach3 Machining , and Thermcraft — driving strategic…
Energy Pricing Putting UK Heat Treater in Jeapordy
Energy Pricing Putting UK Heat Treater in Jeapordy (Editors note; “Kepston Limited” is a 110 year old, Nadcap approved commercial heat treater in the UK. The managing director of the firm says that due to the shockingly high energy costs in the country their future is in jeopardy. Read the entire article at “Businesses say Britain’s ‘jam…
“The Monty” Talks Vacuum Furnaces & Hot Zones with “Max Stormo” of “Ipsen”
“The Monty” Talks Vacuum Furnaces & Hot Zones with “Max Stormo” of “Ipsen” We are indeed privileged today to be speaking with “Mr. Max Stormo”, “Ipsen Customer Service (ICS) Operations Manager”. In this interview Max shares with us details about how Ipsen Souderton, PA focuses on hot zone related…
“The Monty” Interviews “Jim Fairbairn”, “Bodycote” CEO
“The Monty” Interviews “Jim Fairbairn”, “Bodycote” CEO In an industry exclusive “The Monty Heat Treat News” had the very distinct privilege of interviewing “Mr. Jim Fairbairn” , CEO of the world’s largest commercial heat treater- “Bodycote” . GM; “Hopefully Jim is OK, we North Americans tend to be fairly…
Tom Flynn, Erie Steel Heat Treating 1948-2025
Tom Flynn, Erie Steel Heat Treating 1948-2025 “Thomas P. Flynn “Gentleman Mr. Flynn” “Johnny Fights” 76 of Temperance, Michigan , passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on October 24 1948, in Flint, Michigan, and was the son of Philip and Helen (Koval) Flynn. Tom was a 1966 graduate from Central Catholic…
Largest US Privately Held Heat Treater To Add Location
Largest US Privately Held Heat Treater To Add Location In a story coming from an independent source but verified by Mr. Bill Jones , CEO of “Solar Atmospheres” (the largest privately owned commercial heat treater in North America) “The Monty Heat Treat News” has learned that “Solar Atmospheres” will be adding a seventh US location. The…
Italian Company Adding More Heat Treat Capacity
Italian Company Adding More Heat Treat Capacity For over 30 years “CITT Trattamenti Termici” has been offering both captive and commercial heat treating. Located in the town of Usmate Velate the firm has been part Colombo Special Fasteners since 2019 and over the past two years has made substantial investments in additional equipment and a new…
Bruce Favors-The Industry Loses a Legend
Bruce Favors-The Industry Loses a Legend It is with great regret that we mention the passing of Mr. Bruce Favors, an individual who helped shape the heat treatment industry in North America. Bruce started in the commercial heat treatment industry in Michigan in his early years and later moved to South Carolina where he worked alongside his…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2025 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2025 Edition “The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2025 Edition is now available by clicking on the link below. This 95 page issue offers the most up to date news and trends in the global heat treatment industry. Some highlights in this issue include; Heat Treat Industry Acquisition-“Monty Exclusive”!…