(Background; "The Monty Heat Treat News" rates commercial heat treater "Solar Atmospheres" as the largest privately owned commercial heat treater in North America, "52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters". The "Solar Atmospheres of Western PA" facility which is the topic of this press release, operates one of the largest commercially available vacuum furnaces in North America-a 48' long horizontal vacuum furnace. These photos show the May 6/2026 open house with two of the pictures including "Bob Hill", President of "Solar Atmospheres" along with "Jordan Montgomery" of "The Monty Heat Treat News").

"Solar Atmospheres of Western PA marked a major milestone with an inspiring 25th anniversary event that brought together employees, customers, partners, and community members.

We were honored to welcome more than 160 guests for a day of reflection, connection, and looking ahead. The event featured speakers highlighting the company's growth and achievements over the past 25 years, along with exciting insight into what's next.

Attendees enjoyed lunch, facility tours, and discussions around the NEO oil quench vacuum furnace and upcoming investments including a water quench furnace scheduled for installation this summer.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and to all who have been part of the journey. Here's to the next 25 years!"