Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News”
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News” On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” informs the industry about individuals in the industry making career changes-promotions, retirements, changes in direction-these are the individuals who make our headline for Friday, June 19th 2026; Steven Sumner Retiring; Steven has spent most of his…
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” had an in-depth article entitled; “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” . The story provoked such an avalanche of interest that we are providing regular updates on this…
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]
“The Monty Heat Treat News” June 2026 Edition
“The Monty Heat Treat News” June 2026 Edition Welcome to the June 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 industry exclusive stories and lots more; European Furnace…
“Aalberts Surface Technologies” Appoints “Director of Operations”
“Aalberts Surface Technologies” Appoints “Director of Operations” Commercial heat treater “Aalberts Surface Technologies” recently appointed “Mr. Mike Harrison” , Director of Operations” for their Livonia, Michigan, USA facility. Mr. Harrison, brings a great deal of experience to this position, having worked with firms such as “Engineered Heat…
Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Stays “On Top” of HT Technology
Captive/Commercial Heat Treater Stays “On Top” of HT Technology Far too often “in house” heat treaters fail to realize that a “great” heat treat department requires constant upgrades in terms of technology and maintenance and become rather complacent when it comes to keeping their equipment up to date-such is certainly not the case with “Snyder…
Wall Colmonoy Expands Vacuum Brazing Capacity with New Ipsen Furnaces
Wall Colmonoy Expands Vacuum Brazing Capacity with New Ipsen Furnaces Wall Colmonoy Corporation announces the continued expansion of vacuum heat-treating capabilities with the addition of new Ipsen TITAN H6 vacuum furnaces at its Oklahoma City and Cincinnati facilities.The Oklahoma City location, which manufactures heat exchangers and other…
Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of SECO/WARWICK Group-The Interview
Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of SECO/WARWICK Group-The Interview Recently “Gord Montgomery” of “The Monty Heat Treat News” had the opportunity to pose a number of questions to “Mr. Sławomir Woźniak”, CEO of “SECO/WARWICK Group” . The result was this very open, insightful and thoughtful interview; 1) We have been privileged to have had several interviews…
Ipsen Strengthens Southeast Support Network with New Regional Service HUB
Ipsen Strengthens Southeast Support Network with New Regional Service HUB Ipsen announces the launch of its newest regional Service HUB,strategically located to support customers throughout Alabama and Georgia. Officially launched in June 2026,the new HUB provides regional customers with a single point of contact for routine maintenance,…
A Last Look at Heat Treating in Mexico (For the Moment)
A Last Look at Heat Treating in Mexico (For the Moment) As a result of the recent “ASM” heat treat event in Monterrey, Mexico “The Monty Heat Treat News” has had a number of stories about the booming heat treat market in Mexico including these; Mexico Heat Treat Market Through the Eyes of an Expert Heat Treater Has Great 2025-Starts Expansion…
The Evolution & Future of Furnace Controls | Bob Fincken | The Heat Treat Podcast #59
The Evolution & Future of Furnace Controls | Bob Fincken | The Heat Treat Podcast #59 We reached deep into our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives and pulled out this “oldie but goodie”. In this episode our charming host, “Mr. Carlos Torres” speaks with industry legend, “Mr. Bob Fincken” of controls company “SSi” for a discussion about where…
Fire at a Heat Treat Leads to Furnace Auction
Fire at a Heat Treat Leads to Furnace Auction April 29th there will be an auction in San Antonio, Texas featuring some older vacuum furnaces, coating systems, machining centers and metal working equipment. The equipment is located at the “Meyer, MT, Texas” location, the site of a large fire August of 2025; ” Massive fire near San Antonio Airport…
European Furnace Controls Firms Announces Partnership
European Furnace Controls Firms Announces Partnership According to this press release two of the larger European furnace controls companies will be working together more closely in the future. This press release is quite vague and provides few if any details beyond the fact that “Stange” and “Demig” feel it necessary to work together more closely…
MTI Educational Foundation Extends Scholarship Application Deadline to May 15, 2026
The Metal Treating Institute Educational Foundation has announced an extension of its 2026 scholarship application deadline to May 15, 2026, providing additional time for students and industry professionals to take advantage of valuable educational funding opportunities. $123,000 will be awarded in total scholarships. The MTI Educational…
Vacuum Aerospace Heat Treating/Singapore
Vacuum Aerospace Heat Treating/Singapore With an estimated 450-500 vacuum furnaces in an area of less than 300 square miles it is doubtful that there is any other region on the planet that is as densely populated with vacuum furnaces as Singapore-virtually every one of which is dedicated to the aerospace industry. (Editor’s note; this estimate of…