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...
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]
Aerospace Supplier Adds Heat Treating Capability
(Editors Note: commercial heat treater "Aremac Heat Treating" was originally based in the western USA but back in 2017 moved to Eastman, Georgia. One of their larger customers has been "Kencoa Aerospace LLC" also in Eastman. According to this press release "Kencoa" recently bought "Aremac" and has...
New Ownership For USA Commercial Heat Treater
(Editors Note; Earlier this year we had this news item about Ohio commercial heat treater P&L Heat Treating & Grinding being sold to the original founder of the company, we now have further details about the transaction; "What Is Going on at One of North America’s Largest Commercial Heat...
Space Industry Leads to Large Vacuum Furnace Investment
Carbon and Graphite advanced materials supplier "Americarb"in Niagara Falls, New York, USA is in the process of scaling up production of critical materials for the Space industry. Part of this "ramp up" of production includes the addition of two bottom load vacuum furnaces. This photo shows the...
Coatings Company/Commercial Heat Treat to Close Alabama, USA Location
(Editors Note: While "Oerlikon Balzers" is best known as a coatings company they do also get involved in commercial heat treating. In this case their Pell City, Alabama location also offers nitriding services.) "BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Eight people will soon be out of work after Oerlikon...
Auto Parts Supplier to Install Isothermal Annealing Line
"An international, multi-billion-dollar corporation at the forefront of drivetrain technologies has awarded NUTEC Bickley the contract for a complete isothermal annealing line, due to be delivered in Q1 2026. This prestigious heat treat project is highly customized and the system has been designed...
Polymer Company Commits to New Vacuum Furnace
"SECO/WARWICK India has signed a contract to supply a vacuum furnace to the renowned precision components manufacturer, Bhuj Polymers. This is an exceptional event for the SECO/WARWICK Group – the single-chamber VECTOR vacuum furnace will be built locally in India under the Made in India program....
“The Monty” Partners with “Heat Treat Depot” for Savings
"HTD offers New, Surplus Inventory and Used Products at competitive prices! With thousands of products from hundreds of manufacturers, these products are in stock and ready to be shipped. HTD was designed to create a resource for buyers, that they can refer to when they need a part or a piece of...
Oldest Continuously Running HT in North America Now Has Single Owner
Earlier this week "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a news item entitled “Heat Treat 2025”-Things You Have to Know". This news item featured a number of trivia points about the heat treatment industry which every heat treater worth their salt should know. A reader responded with a question addressed...
MTI Technical Standards Committee Advances Industry Initiatives at Nadcap Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA
The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Technical Standards Committee met in conjunction with the Nadcap meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to discuss critical issues shaping the future of technical standards and audit compliance across the heat-treating industry. The meeting provided a collaborative...
Heat Treat 2025 Detroit, Michigan, USA
As we enter the third and final day of the largest North American heat treat event of 2025-"Heat Treat 2025" we have these photos from Day Two. Thermtech; On the gear side of the show we found one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America-"Thermtech". Left to Right; Mike Sweeney,...
Commercial Heat Treater to Add Third SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace
"Shital Vacuum Treat, one of India's leading metal heat treatment service providers, has ordered their third vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This time, the company has opted for a standard, high-pressure quench vacuum furnace, manufactured locally under the "Made in India" program. The new vacuum...
Heat Treat 2025-Detroit, Michigan, USA October 21-23
The ASM Heat Treat 2025 Exhibition being held in Detroit, Michigan, USA is now in "full swing" and Gord and Jordan Montgomery of "The Monty Heat Treat News" are in attendance. This 3 day event has started off with a "bang" with what would appear to be a record number of exhibitors and impressive...