ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS

Tenaris OCTG Production Restarts In-House Heat Treating

/ ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS, QUENCHING NEWS, TEMPERING NEWS

Global pipe manufacturer Tenaris has reactivated quenching and tempering operations at its Koppel, Pennsylvania facility, restoring a critical stage of in-house heat treating capacity that supports domestic oil country tubular goods (OCTG) production for the U.S. energy sector. The restart reinforces supply chain reliability for clients requiring high-performance steel pipe.

Guillermo Moreno
President
Tenaris U.S.

The reactivation follows Tenaris’s broader investment in its Pennsylvania operations and coincides with the reopening of the adjacent steel mill. “Reopening the heat treatment and finishing lines in Koppel reinforces the strength of our domestic production capabilities for our clients across the U.S.,” says Guillermo Moreno, Tenaris U.S. President. “Koppel remains a cornerstone of our U.S. operations, allowing us to deliver high-quality steel products that support U.S. energy and industrial needs.”

Tenaris operates an integrated steel pipe manufacturing system across Pennsylvania and Ohio. At the Koppel facility, steel billets are produced in an electric arc furnace and shipped to Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where they are rolled into seamless OCTG to client specifications. The pipes are then returned to Koppel for quenching and tempering, followed by finishing, nondestructive testing, and inspection.

In the final stage of production, the pipes are sent to Tenaris’s Brookfield, Ohio, facility for threading and final inspection before shipment to oil and gas clients across the United States. With the Koppel heat treatment lines back online, Tenaris strengthens its U.S. production capabilities and continues delivering high-performance steel products for energy and industrial applications.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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PROENERGY Expands Heat Treatment Capacity

/ ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS, VACUUM FURNACES NEWS

PROENERGY, a manufacturer of power-generation equipment and services, has ordered four vacuum furnaces to support operations at its new Houston Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care. The 455,000-square-foot facility will serve fast-start gas turbine overhauls, maintenance, and onsite repair services, expanding capacity for the power industry.

TITAN vacuum furnaces | Source: Ipsen USA
PE6000 LPC Case | Source: PROENERGY
PE6000 | Source: PROENERGY
John Spilker
Senior Vice President of Operations
PROENERGY

PROENERGY has selected three TITAN series vacuum furnaces and one TurboTreater system supplied by Ipsen USA to equip the Houston operation. “As we expand production of the PE6000 aeroderivative engine, we also needed additional vacuum furnace capacity,” said John Spilker, senior vice president of Operations at PROENERGY.

Ipsen USA will deliver and install one TITAN H2 2-bar vacuum furnace with an 18 x 18 x 24-inch work zone and a 1,000-pound capacity, two TITAN H6 2-bar vacuum furnaces, each with a 36 x 36 x 48-inch work zone and a 3,000-pound capacity, and one TurboTreater model H6672 featuring a 48 x 48 x 72-inch work zone and a 3,500-pound capacity. “Ipsen furnaces have served us well for years in both manufacturing and repairing turbine parts. Based on the accuracy and reliability of these furnaces, we worked closely with the Ipsen team to meet operational requirements, optimize cost, and minimize lead time,” said Spilker.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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ArcelorMittal to Boost Electrical Steel Output

/ ANNEALING NEWS, ATMOSPHERE AIR FURNACES NEWS, AUTOMOTIVE HEAT TREAT NEWS, ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS

ArcelorMittal is advancing a major expansion in electrical steel production that includes a preparation line, a continuous annealing and varnishing line, and a slitting line — developments that reflect ongoing job growth and investment in industrial heat treating processes worldwide. The project has already mobilized more than 300 external contractors, with 175 employees now dedicated to the new lines and staffing expected to reach approximately 200 as the next phase of work progresses. Phase 2, currently underway, includes construction of an annealing-pickling line and a reversible rolling mill, with all five planned production lines scheduled to be operational by 2027.

Entry zone of the continuous annealing and varnishing line
Source: ArcelorMittal France
Bruno Ribo
Managing Director
ArcelorMittal France

ArcelorMittal France announced that the first three lines of its new electrical steel production unit at the Mardyck industrial site will enter into operation by the end of 2025. The project, representing a €500 million investment and described as the largest undertaken by the Group in Europe over the past decade, marks a significant expansion in the production of electrical steels, complementing the company’s existing output at Saint-Chély-d’Apcher and bringing the company’s total European output to approximately 295,000 metric tons annually.

Bruno Ribo, managing director of ArcelorMittal France, emphasized the significance of the development for both the site’s workforce and the broader market. “Creating new production lines is an exceptional experience in the life of an industrial site. It is just as exceptional for our employees who have been involved in the development of the lines, from the project phase to the operational phase. I, like them, will be very moved to see the first of the 155,000 tons of electrical steel that we will eventually deliver annually roll off the lines,” he said.

Annealing and varnishing line control cabin
Source: ArcelorMittal France

The electrical steels produced at Mardyck — ultra-thin rolled steels engineered for specific magnetic and mechanical properties — are used in all types of electric motors. ArcelorMittal notes that the new unit will support the electrification of applications in both industrial and automotive sectors. As global demand grows for these specialty steels, capacity developments of this scale create benchmarks for manufacturers across regions, including North America, as companies assess long-term sourcing strategies and material availability for high-efficiency motor components and transformer systems.

The project is supported in part by a €25 million contribution from the French State under the France 2030 program.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Tube Annealing Furnace for Stainless Steel and Special Alloys Manufacturer

/ ANNEALING NEWS, ATMOSPHERE AIR FURNACES NEWS, ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS

Alleima, a manufacturer of steel components and special alloys, will receive a new tube annealing furnace. The electric atmospheric furnace line is intended for bright annealing of high-alloy tubes and will be used in the production of nuclear applications components.

SECO/WARWICK is providing the furnace as their 5,000th device.

The tube annealing system
Source: SECO/WARWICK
Piotr Skarbiński
Vice President of Aluminum and CAB Products Segment
SECO/WARWICK
Magnus Mellberg
Production Unit Manager
Alleima
Source: LinkedIn

“Our partnership with SECO/WARWICK has lasted for many years. We are delighted that we could celebrate it in a special way, as our impressively large tube annealing line (over 140 meters long – 460 ft) happens to be the 5,000th SECO/WARWICK device. We feel that together we are creating not only a remarkable history, but also the future as this solution will help us spread our wings,” said Magnus Mellberg, production unit manager at Alleima.

“The furnace was created specifically for this partner’s needs. It will allow them to increase production capacity…This is important as the demand for high-alloy components in this market has increased. It is an unusual construction, verified through analysis and simulations, and implemented in reality. It offers very good technological results after the annealing process,” explained Piotr Skarbiński, vice president of the Aluminum and CAB Business Segments at the SECO/WARWICK Group.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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2 CAB Furnaces Commissioned for Auto Manufacturer

/ ATMOSPHERE AIR FURNACES NEWS, AUTOMOTIVE HEAT TREAT NEWS, BRAZING NEWS, ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS

Two EV/CAB lines will be installed for a major manufacturer of heat exchangers for trucks, passenger cars, and new energy technologies. The furnaces are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the automotive industry for the production of components for commercial vehicles and to ensure long-lasting and reliable operation in demanding industrial conditions.

SECO/WARWICK, a supplier of controlled atmosphere brazing technology and more with North American locations, will deliver the two EV/CAB lines: one installation will occur in Mexico and the other in China for the Chinese manufacturer’s in-house heat treat operations.

Piotr Skarbiński
Vice President of Aluminum and CAB Products Segment
SECO/WARWICK

Both lines are modern aluminum brazing solutions dedicated to the production of key cooling system components for electromobility and classic automotive applications. One line has a belt width of 1900 mm, destined for the Chinese location, and was designed for battery cooling plate production, while the Mexican line is 1800 mm wide and will be dedicated to the production of automotive heat exchangers.

“We are proud that one of the leaders in automotive thermal management consistently chooses SECO/WARWICK technology. Our CAB lines…[fulfill] future requirements regarding automation, efficiency and ecology,” commented Piotr Skarbiński, vice president of the Aluminum and CAB Product Segments at SECO/WARWICK.

The two CAB lines ensure temperature distribution uniformity in the brazing process of wide components. The furnace designs involved a convection preheating chamber, radiant brazing furnace, and cooling zones with air jacket and final cooling.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Bluewater Thermal Solutions Ships First Production for Energy Producer

/ ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS, HARDENING NEWS

Bluewater Thermal Solutions has announced its first production order of Hard-Corr™ tubing to a Texas-based energy producer. The order contains 12,000 feet of tubing and will be installed during well operations commencing this month.

The product is 2-7/8-inch diameter, 32-foot long, Grade L80 1% chromium steel production tubing treated with Bluewater’s proprietary Hard-Corr surface technology. The process imparts enhanced corrosion, wear, and erosion resistance to both the inner and outer surfaces of the tubing, making it ideal for annular and annulus production wells.

Craig Zimmerman
Technical Director
Bluewater Thermal Solutions
Source: Bluewater Thermal Solutions

“Our customers have relied on boronized tubing for years to combat corrosion and wear inside wells. Hard-Corr builds on that success offering enhanced protection compared to untreated tubing, plus added benefits and flexibility, at a lower overall cost,” said Craig Zimmerman, technical director for Bluewater Thermal Solutions.

While boronized tubing remains the established premium standard for inner-surface protection, Hard-Corr™ is engineered as a complementary, lower-cost alternative that maintains the mechanical integrity and strength of L80-grade steel. This allows operators to deploy it as a full-string solution from bottom to top while also gaining additional protection for the exterior surfaces.

The company is the largest supplier of boronized products and services to oil and gas producers in the Bakken and Permian shale plays.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Vacuum Furnace for 3D Printed Aerospace Components

/ AEROSPACE HEAT TREAT NEWS, ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS, HARDENING NEWS, STRESS RELIEVING NEWS, VACUUM FURNACES NEWS

A vacuum furnace is being supplied for the heat treatment of 3D printed metal components used in the aviation and energy industries. The furnace will meet the requirements of stress-relieving processes for large components produced using additive technology and highly controlled hardening processes.

Maciej Korecki
Vice President of Business of the Vacuum Furnace Segment
SECO/WARWICK

SECO/WARWICK, a furnace provider with North American locations, will provide the new equipment. The furnace has a working space of 900 x 900 x 1200 mm and an advanced vacuum system which enables clean processes.

“The new investments of our partner in 3D printing are among the most dynamic undertakings in the field of precision metalworking … Our device is a key element in the chain of post-processing technology and has been designed to perfectly respond to the needs related to annealing and stress removal in additively manufactured elements,” commented Maciej Korecki, vice president of the Vacuum Segment at SECO/WARWICK.

The vacuum furnace is equipped with an efficient high vacuum system (HPGQ) based on two SV300 Leybold pumps, a Roots WH2500 pump, and an HS-32 AGILENT diffusion pump, allowing for vacuum in the 10⁻⁴ mbar range. The device also features a partial pressure system for technical gases, which counteracts the sublimation of alloying elements and contamination of the hot zone. An important addition is the dew point sensor, which protects against moisture condensation in the heating chamber and minimizes the risk of oxidation of the batch surface.

SECO/WARWICK Vector furnace produced image
Source: SECO/WARWICK

The recipient plans to use the device primarily for post-3D printing stress-relief processes, but also for hardening turbine and engine system components.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Vacuum Furnace Supports Gas Turbine Components Manufacturing

/ ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS, VACUUM FURNACES NEWS

A vacuum furnace was commissioned for the global energy industry. The furnace is equipped with a large working space (900 x 900 x 1200 mm) and a rapid cooling system at pressures up to 6 bar for the production of gas turbine components.

Maciej Korecki
Vice President of Vacuum Segment
SECO/WARWICK
Kamil Siedlecki
Sales Manager
SECO/WARWICK
Source: LinkedIn

“This Partner is responsible for generating about 30% of the world’s electricity today, and their activities play a key role in the energy transition,” said Maciej Korecki, vice president of the Vacuum Segment of the SECO/WARWICK Group, which will provide the furnace.

The furnace is the ninth device delivered to this partner. It provides a high level of vacuum, convective heating up to 850°C, improved efficiency in lower temperature ranges, the capability of using three process gases (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen), precise partial pressure control to minimize alloy losses and ensure process purity, and consistent temperature distribution.

“This furnace is a response to the growing production needs of the client and the requirements related to the processing of a new type of gas turbine component. Our solution will increase process efficiency while maintaining the highest quality and process purity,” says Kamil Siedlecki, sales manager of SECO/WARWICK.

It is predicted that the value of the global gas turbine market for power generation will grow at an average growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2025–2034. This is driven by the energy transition and demand for efficient, environmentally friendly energy solutions.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Walking Hearth Furnace for Vinton Steel

/ ATMOSPHERE AIR FURNACES NEWS, ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS

Vinton Steel, headquartered in Vinton, Texas, has commissioned a new walking hearth reheating furnace. The furnace will be engineered for high-carbon steel billets used to manufacture large-diameter grinding media, a high demand product for the mining sector.

This addition is intended to operate alongside a new initiative to increase Vinton Steel’s rebar production capacity up to 400,000 tons per year. The initiative is called Green CityMill™ Flex, which represents an efficient and sustainable long products production platform.

Francesco Memoli President & CEO Tenova Inc.

“This project is part of the strategic expansion of Kyoei Steel in the vital North American market and a clear demonstration of our long-term commitment to the State of Texas,” said Masahiro Kitada, board director & executive managing officer for Kyoei Steel Group and chairman of Vinton Steel. “With this additional project, we contribute even more to the continued growth of the El Paso region.”

Francesco Memoli, president and CEO of Tenova Inc., added: “We are honored that Vinton Steel continues to place its trust in Tenova’s technologies. This new reheating furnace will be the most advanced of its kind, equipped with sophisticated control systems and our proprietary low-NOx burners.”

The reheating furnace is scheduled for commissioning in parallel with the Green CityMill™ Flex startup in the first half of 2027.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Atlas Acquires EVRAZ North America; Forms Orion Steel

/ ENERGY HEAT TREAT NEWS, FORGING NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

Atlas Holdings has announced the formation of Orion Steel following the completion of the acquisition of EVRAZ Inc. North America and EVRAZ Inc. NA Canada with their respective subsidiaries. The newly formed Orion Steel will be led by former U.S. Steel executive, Doug Matthews, who will serve as chief executive officer. Orion Steel is poised to become a central player in the North American steel market due to its focus on engineered steel products intended for rail, energy, infrastructure, and industrial.

Atlas announced the agreement in June of 2025 to acquire EVRAZ North America, a leading producer of engineered steel products in the United States and Canada for rail, energy, infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The new company, Orion Steel, includes Rocky Mountain Steel Mills in Pueblo, Colorado; Oregon Steel Mills in Portland, Oregon; and Interpro Pipe and Steel in Regina, Saskatchewan, and locations across Alberta, Canada.

Orion Steel’s website
Source: Orion Steel

Collectively, Orion Steel employs 3,400 skilled associates across two electric arc furnace steel facilities, 12 steel product mills, and 17 scrap recycling facilities. They have a steelmaking capacity of 2.3 million tons and a finished steel capacity, including tubular products, of 3.5 million tons. Orion Steel products regularly contain more than 98% recycled scrap material, and Rocky Mountain Steel is the world’s largest solar-powered steel mill and the largest rail supplier in North America.

“As a well-capitalized strategic supplier, Orion Steel is poised to become a central player in the North American market, helping to ensure economic and security interests of the United States and Canada are advanced through significant, local production,” said Doug Matthews, CEO of Orion Steel. “I’ve been in this business for three decades and I am completely energized by this unique opportunity. This is a historic operation heading into a bold new chapter.

“I’ve seen the look in steelworkers’ eyes when they push an operation to new heights. We are going to see that same look from our team members across all Orion Steel facilities as we write the next chapter of this essential North American steelmaker,” added Matthews.

“Doug offers more than just decades of experience in operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain management. He brings a forward-thinking, hands-on approach that helped transform U.S. Steel’s commercial strategy and operations, and he has the deep belief that the heart of this business is the people on the ground, running the mills day in and day out — and he works to empower them to perform at their best.” Atlas Partner Sam Astor commented. “This is a critical time in the global steel market. We’re ready to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities, and we are excited to be playing a role in ensuring the long-term future of strategic steel production in the United States and Canada.”

Matthews began his 33 years with U.S. Steel rising through the ranks from plant leadership in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to operations leadership as a member of the executive team.

Former CEO of EVRAZ, Skip Herald, will continue his service as a member of the Orion Steel Board of Directors.

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