Furnace Builder Continues to do Well in Chinese Market
"SECO/WARWICK, a global manufacturer of metal heat treatment and metallurgy solutions, has signed a new contract with a leading Chinese company from the advanced aviation technology sector. The partner is one of the global leaders in the production of engine components and structural parts for...
Does “Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces” Still Exist? Reader Question
September 18th of this year a reader posed the question to us; "Does Sauder Furnaces Still Exist"? A reader pointed out that at least in Brazil the company still exists under the original name-read on; "'I read your article on furnace manufacturer SAUDER and would like to point out that 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]
Darius Szczekocki-“Celebration of Life”
August of this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" posted an obituary about a very well loved individual in the North American heat treat industry, "Mr. Darius Szczekocki, owner of "Hestia Heat Treat" in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Darius, October 4th of this year,...
Avion Manufacturing Acquired
‘We should point out that this press release has nothing to do with “Avion Europa” a company which we have mentioned numerous times over the years. While the two firms were related in the past that is no longer the case.” Delamin Nitriding Salts (DNS), a subsidiary of Parker Netsushori Kogyo of...
Solar Atmospheres Expands Western Region Team with Addition of Eric Cavenee
"Solar Atmospheres of California is thrilled to welcome Eric Cavenee to our Western Region Outside Sales team! In this role, Eric will support customers across the western United States with world-class thermal processing solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, additive manufacturing, nuclear,...
MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 17 Students
The MTI Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 outstanding students have been awarded scholarships totaling $80,000 to support their pursuit of education and careers in materials science, metallurgy, engineering, and related industrial and technical fields. This year’s recipients were...
Heat Treat Fixturing-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
For several years now "The Monty Heat Treat News" has been featuring "The Heat Treat Podcast" in conjunction with our witty, knowledgeable and enthusiastic host Mr. Carlos Torres. One of our most popular podcasts featured "Mr. Jim Wilbur" of "Wm Wright & Associates" one of North America's...
Reader Question-“Does Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces Still Exist?”
We always appreciate reader's questions about the heat treatment industry and are happy to provide answers if we can. In this case a reader posed this question; "I am looking at a used car bottom furnace which appears to be in quite good condition and reasonably priced. However the nameplate...
Leo Whitlow, Trojan Heat Treat
Even though Leo Whitlow, founder of commercial heat treater Trojan Heat Treat in Joplin, MO, USA retired from the industry some time ago we at "The Monty Heat Treat News" have fond memories of Leo as a very colorful individual. His son David continues on in in his footsteps. "Leo Whitlow was born...
Nitrex Heat Treating Appoints Regional Sales Manager
Commercial heat treater Nitrex who consistently makes our list of the 50 Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America has appointed Mr. Mark Stein as Regional Sales Manager; "With over 40 years of experience in the heat treat industry, Mark Stein joins us with extensive expertise in sales,...
Powermax Lands Another Furnace Order in Turkey
Those in the know in the global heat treat industry will know Mr. Andy Chen, formerly owner of furnace builder Powermax in Taiwan. Andy (a long time heat treat furnace rep in Asia) started furnace builder Powermax a number of years ago and partly through a partnership with AFC-Holcroft of the USA...
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Obtains Pratt & Whitney Approval
Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania is proud to announce that it has been awarded Pratt & Whitney, PWA 11, “Heat Treatments” approval. This significant milestone positions the Western PA facility as a top choice for customers requiring thermal processing that meets Pratt & Whitney's...
Changes in the Induction Heat Treating World
Induction heat treating supplier Inductotherm has made some changes in the top ranks of their management team-read on for the details. Inductotherm Group is proud to announce the appointment of Mick Nallen and Satyen Prabhu as Co‐Leaders, effective July 1, 2024. This strategic move is part of our...
World’s Largest Heat Treater Sees Small Revenue Gain
Bodycote, the world's Largest Commercial Heat Treater has just posted financial results for the 4 months ending October 2024. As reported in this summary by "Market Watch" the company saw a small revenue gain in the past few months. All the details can be found at https://www.bodycote.com/. We...