Quiet USA Heat Treat Acquisition
In a very discrete, unpublished way it would appear that a Nadcap accredited captive heat treater in Phoenix, Arizona, USA by the name of "Joined Alloys" was recently acquired by a firm based in India. This is how "Joined Alloys" describes their heat treatment/brazing capabilities: "We...
Midwest US Firm to Install Massive Vacuum Furnace-“The Video”
September 3rd "The Monty" had the exclusive news story below about a Michigan, USA heat treater installing one of the "Largest Vacuum Furnaces in the US Midwest". As an update to this story we have these notes from "Darby Metal Treating" and this video. "Today, DMT took delivery of a new 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]
DMP “Cryo” The Team is Back Together
At the recent "Heat Treat 2025" exhibition in Detroit, Michigan, USA "Gord & Jordan Montgomery" of "The Monty Heat Treat News" ran across DMP of Texas a supplier of +1200 to -300 thermal processing systems. During our conversation we learned that Jim Wells, part of the original DMP team recently...
Furnace Builder “Meapforni” Speaks With “The Monty”
Today we speak with "Mr. Francesco Pieropan", CEO of Italian furnace builder "Meapforni". We are indeed fortunate today to have an interview with an individual who we have known for a number of years and one whom we have a very high opinion of, Mr. Francesco Pieropan, of furnace builder...
Where Are They Now-Jennifer McPeek
In the US Southeast everybody knows Jennifer because of her long association with the heat treatment industry. President of American Heat Treating, Alabama-check. Sales Manager Accurate Brazing-check. Business Development Manager, Bodycote-check. President Suncoast Heat Treat-check. Jennifer has...
Solar Atmospheres Increases Capacity with Additional All-Metal Hot Zone Furnace
"This installation marks the second all-metal hot zone vacuum furnace added to the climate-controlled processing area at Solar Atmospheres’ Hermitage, Pennsylvania facility. The new system significantly expands the company’s capacity to heat treat highly sensitive materials such as...
Acquisition in the Furnace Manufacturing Industry Leading to Changes
Earlier this year it was announced that Austrian furnace builder "Aichelin" was acquiring the NTS & UPC business divisions of NITREX ”Blockbuster Acquisition in the Global Heat Treat Furnace Industry" . Everybody in the heat treat industry knew that this would lead to changes in the structure...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” November 2025 Edition Now Available!
The November 2025 edition of "The Monty Heat Treat News" the world's largest source of news and trends in the heat treatment industry is now available. A few of our top stories include these; What Is Going on at One of North America’s Largest Commercial Heat Treaters? Aerospace Giant Adding Vacuum...
Ipsen USA Announces Dates for 2025 Ipsen U Training Program
Ipsen has announced the 2025 schedule for its comprehensive training course on vacuum furnace equipment. Ipsen U will take place on April 1-3, June 10-12, August 12-14, and October 7-9 in Cherry Valley, Illinois. This immersive three-day program offers detailed training on a wide range of...
Jeff McLaughlin-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
This week our witty and handsome host of “The Heat Treat Podcast”, Mr. Carlos Torres speaks with Mr. Jeff McLaughlin, founder and CEO of McLaughlin Furnace Group. Jeff is known as an opinionated and controversial figure in the heat treat industry but certainly nobody has ever questioned his...
Heat Treatment Industry Losing a Giant
Perhaps not literally but certainly figuratively the global heat treatment industry is losing a giant. Mr. Scott MacKenzie is one of the foremost experts in the world on quenchants and his retirement, as mentioned below will leave a "gap" in the industry. "I have decided to retire from my current...
Phoenix Heat Treating Expands Capacity and Capabilities with New Furnaces and Process Improvements
At Phoenix Heat Treating, we’re always striving to push the boundaries of what we can offer our customers. This month marks a significant step forward as we bring new furnaces online and continue to expand our process capabilities. Here’s a closer look at our latest updates and what they mean for...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” February 2025 Edition
The link below will take you to the February 2025 edition of "The Monty Heat Treat News" your source for the most up to date news and trends in the global heat treatment industry. Some of the stories you will find include these; US Defence Supplier Increases Heat Treat Capacity Fastener Manufacturer...
Acquisition in the North American Commercial Heat Treat Industry
We promised our readers we would mention a small acquisition in the North American commercial heat treat industry which we knew would happen early in 2025, we can now share the details. February 1, 2025 "Atlantic Heat Treating" in Ajax, Ontario, Canada acquired "All-Source Heat Treating" in St....