Reports Suggest Bodycote Has Sold Their New Berlin, WI Facility
Reports Suggest Bodycote Has Sold Their New Berlin, WI Facility A report in the “Milwaukee Business General” is suggesting that commercial heat treating giant “Bodycote” has sold their New Berlin, Wisconsin facility. While details are scarce, the report says; “A longtime New Berlin industrial facility operated by Bodycote Thermal Processing has…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2026 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” May 2026 Edition Welcome to the May 2026 edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News” featuring over 100 pages of the most up to date heat treatment industry news and trends combined with updated surplus heat treat equipment listings. This issue features these stories and lots more; AI Data Centers Spiking New 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]
Wingens Consultants Welcomes Mark Hemsath
Wingens Consultants Welcomes Mark Hemsath “Mark Hemsath joins our team as a distinguished leader in aerospace heat treating and advanced furnace technologies. With more than 30 years of experience driving innovation in vacuum systems, nitriding processes, and high-performance thermal equipment, Mark has shaped the industry through both his…
Where Are They Now-Mark Hemsath
Where Are They Now-Mark Hemsath Over the years Mr. Mark Hemsath has held a variety of high-profile positions in the global heat treatment industry-making his a very well-known name in the industry. Most recently he was President, “Nitrex/UPC-Marathon/GM Enterprises” before parting ways with the company earlier this year after Austrian furnace…
New USA Heat Treat Officially Opens
New USA Heat Treat Officially Opens New Commercial Heat Treater located in Tennessee Vulcan Thermal has officially opened a new commercial heat treating operation in Surgoinsville, Tennessee, expanding capacity and shortening turnaround times for manufacturers across Northeast Tennessee and the surrounding region. The facility is located at 390…
Heat Treatment Names in the News
Heat Treatment Names in the News To start off one of the final weeks of 2025 lets look at some well known individuals in the global heat treatment industry who have been making career changes; Mr. Jamie Kuriger. Jamie has spent most of his working career involved in the North American heat treatment industry with many of those years spent with…
“Heat Treat “Quench” Issue Leads to Vehicle Recall”
“Heat Treat “Quench” Issue Leads to Vehicle Recall” “The Ford Motor Company is recalling certain heavy-duty pickups for right rear axle shafts that may have been improperly heat-treated by the supplier. According to Ford, the shafts may break unexpectedly, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power or a risk of rollaway…
European Furnace Builder Expanding in Asia
European Furnace Builder Expanding in Asia (Editors Note; To add to this story about furnace builder Aichelin expanding their Asian operations we can add this background. In the attached photo Mr. Christian Grosspointner who is quoted in this press release can be seen in the centre of this photo which was taken earlier this year when “The Monty…
“TAVENGINEERING” A Giant in Vacuum Furnace Servicing
“TAVENGINEERING” A Giant in Vacuum Furnace Servicing March 26th “The Monty Heat Treat News” looked closely at one of the larger vacuum furnace builders in the world “Furnace Builder “TAV” Lands Order# 1,001-“The Monty” Visits”. In this article we mentioned in passing their sister company “TAVENGINEERING”-we are now in a position…
ECM Mexico
ECM Mexico The Mexico heat treatment industry has a new vacuum furnace supplier entity – ECM Mexico, doing business as MEXVAC ECM, S.A. DE C.V., a subsidiary of ECM USA, Inc. The ECM Mexico team, consisting of Juan Cruz (Operations Manager Mexico), José López (Field Service & PLC Engineer), led by Pierre-Loic Rousset and Dennis Beauchesne,…
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks “Retrofits & Upgrades”
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks “Retrofits & Upgrades” Today our handsome and eloquent host “Mr. Carlos Torres” talks with a heat treat industry legend, “Mr. Don Longenette” . Don brings a lifetime of experience into his discussion about heat treat retrofits, upgrades and the importance of training the next…
“The Heat Treat Recruiter” Talks About Resumes in the Heat Treat Industry
“The Heat Treat Recruiter” Talks About Resumes in the Heat Treat Industry Once a quarter, Managing Recruiter, Josh Hale and/or Sr. Recruiter, Jessica Maier , will address questions that come up regularly from industry professionals (email questions for future editions to [email protected] ). Recently, Josh and…
More Manufacturers Bringing Heat Treat In-House-Comments
More Manufacturers Bringing Heat Treat In-House-Comments Friday, March 28th, 2025 we had an article entitled; “More Manufacturers Bringing Heat Treat In-House?” The article by ” Mr. Marco Baretti, Sales Area Manager, TAV VACUUM FURNACES SPA” proved to be of a great deal of interest to a number of our readers, as an example on LinkedIn alone it…
“The Monty” Talks Heating Elements With “Mr. Steve Bennett” of “Industrial Furnace Interiors & US Element”
“The Monty” Talks Heating Elements With “Mr. Steve Bennett” of “Industrial Furnace Interiors & US Element” We are very excited today to be talking heating elements with “Mr. Steve Bennett” , of “Industrial Furnace Interiors” of Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA. Steve, I understand that you are a…