Advanced Heat Treat Corp. Achieves 24-Month Nadcap® Merit Status for Heat Treatment
"Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services and metallurgical solutions, announced that it has renewed its Nadcap® accreditation in heat treating – a recognition held since 2013. The renewed status is valid until November 30, 2027. Under its Nadcap accreditation, AHT...
Chain Manufacturer Close to Completing New HT Dept
In mid 2024 chain manufacturer "Renold Jeffrey" in Morristown, TN, USA set out on an ambitious project, to expand and modernize their in-house heat treat department, in particular the firm was looking for more batch IQ furnace capacity. The search eventually led the company to 4 late model gas...
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]
Where Are They Now-Logan Glines
"Logan Glines" is a true Sales Professional having worked with a number of different companies in the steel/heat treating industries. We understand that Logan just joined commercial heat treater "Bluewater Thermal" with the title of New Business Development Manager effective September 8, 2025. Logan...
Don’t You Hate Seeing Good Furnaces “Scrapped Out”
July 30th "The Monty" had a news item about a "Timken Bearing" facility in the US "Auctioning Heat Treat Furnaces", in August we had a follow up to this story "Bearing Company Auctioning HT Furnaces-Call in The Scrap Guys!" in which we suggested that most likely most of these items would be...
Bodycote Opening New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA
August 19th, 2025 "The Monty" had this news item about a new USA location for commercial heat-treating giant Bodycote; "Bodycote to Open New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA". At the time of posting details were in short supply but we did promise updates as they became available, that became today....
Midwest US Firm to Install Massive Vacuum Furnace
A recent article by "The Monty Heat Treat News" focused attention on a Michigan, USA commercial heat treater by the name of "Darby Metal Treating"- "Profile of a Thriving North American Heat Treater-“Darby Metal Treating” In that article we suggested the firm might be installing a very substantial...
Philip Reese, “Reese Hardening” Talks Heat Treating of Large Parts
Today we are very pleased to be speaking with Mr. Philip Reese, Co-Owner of commercial heat treater “HÄRTEREI REESE” of Germany. Philip right off the bat I have to say that my German is non-existent, am I correct in saying that “Reese” is pronounced “Razor”? That is almost correct, the last “E” is...
How Do I Get a Consistent Linear Leak Rate Measurement? By Jim Grann Ipsen Technical Director and Janusz Kowalewski Ipsen Sales Director for Southeast Asia
"There is no such thing as a perfect vacuum. Even outer space has a few stray atoms and molecules floating around. A linear leak rate measures the rate at which gas atoms or molecules enter the vacuum furnace when it’s isolated from the pumping system over time. In the U.S., it’s usually expressed...
Ipsen Works Closely with “Siemens AG” On New Furnace Projects
"The modernization of Ipsen’s VHFC high-vacuum furnaces for Siemens AG is not only a technical success, but also a milestone in our joint mission to promote sustainability and efficiency. In this specific application, we are supporting the strategic expansion of the energy infrastructure, including...
Furnaces North America (FNA)-The Conclusion
With the "Furnaces North America" (FNA) show now concluded we have reached the end of major heat treat exhibitions for 2024 which for many industry suppliers brings a sigh of relief. FNA was a top-notch show and the general consensus by visitors and exhibitors was that it was well worthwhile...
Nitrex Heat Treating Services Appoints Business Development Manager
"Nitrex Heat Treating Services, based in Montreal, Canada, has announced the appointment of Daniel Sonnenberg to the role of Business Development Lead for North America. In his role, Sonnenberg will focus on identifying and cultivating relationships with potential customers who seek immediate...
SSi “SuperGen”-Things we Learned at FNA
At the "Furnaces North America" (FNA) heat treat exhibition in Columbus, Ohio, USA earlier this week we learned lots of things including that Mr. Steve Thompson, President of Super Systems Inc., (SSi) of Cincinatti, Ohio, USA is really, really excited these days about a new product...
Shooting at a USA Commercial Heat Treat Shop
From "Hometown Life" we have this tragic story about a shooting in a commercial heat treat shop in Michigan; "FARMINGTON HILLS — A workplace dispute boiled over into violence Tuesday morning, Farmington Hills police said, with one person hospitalized after a shooting in a factory parking lot. ...
Agricultural Firm Invests in Heat Treatment Department
Located in Perry, Iowa, USA, Osmundson Mfg., is a fifth generation supplier of "ground engaging wear parts", parts destined entirely for the agricultural industry. The firm recently made a major investment in their in-house heat treating department by buying 7 mesh belt heat treat lines from...