Founded in 1975, this Mexico-based furnace manufacturer has 50 years of expertise in thermal processing equipment and has delivered more than 2,000 units across 48 countries. Heat Treat Today’s Industry Company Highlights is dedicated to shining a light on major players within the heat treatment industry.
In today’s edition, learn more about ceramics, proprietary technologies, and technical services that set NUTEC Bickley apart. Read to the end to catch a unique interview of NUTEC Group CEO Daniel Llaguno by Heat Treat Today Publisher Doug Glenn.
With a mission to provide industrial kilns and furnaces to North American and international markets, NUTEC Bickley is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a company. Through its 50 years of growth NUTEC has made a global impact and continues to look ahead with a vision of wide-reaching impact, including strategies and initiatives which prioritize efficiency in industrial heat treatment.
NUTEC Bickley designs and manufactures kilns for the ceramic industry, furnaces for steel, aluminum and specialty alloys, ovens and dryers, combustion and control systems, and preheaters and dryers. They service the automotive, aerospace, sanitaryware, refractories, abrasives, and steel industries, and are known for their aluminum heat treating furnaces.
The company has several proprietary technologies, including:
- ECOmbustion™: An advanced combustion control system that reduces fuel usage and carbon emissions
- IMPS™ (Integrated Monitoring & Pulse System): A control technology that enhances process precision and uniformity
- Jointless® Insulation Modules: A patented ceramic fiber design that extends furnace lifespan and reduces heat loss
- Energy Recovery Systems: Solutions that maximize fuel efficiency by reusing residual heat.
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In July 2025, NUTEC Bickley announced an exclusive manufacturing license in North America for Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers through a strategic alliance with Spain-based Kalfrisa. This partnership enhances its environmental technology offerings and expands its North American footprint.
Alberto Cantú, NUTEC Bickley’s vice president of Ceramics and New Business Development, said, “The effective and safe removal of VOCs is vital for a wide range of industries and is something we are asked to address on a regular basis. Kalfrisa is a highly respected name in emissions treatment and control and so I’m delighted that we have been able to announce this new collaborative agreement. There is strong potential for the deployment of high-performance RTOs in the North American market, and I’m very excited about working closely with Kalfrisa to deliver the best available technology.”
The company continues to invest in R&D with recent innovations including a high-precision shuttle kiln for ceramic core sintering and advanced drop-bottom furnaces for aluminum heat treatment. These developments will be featured in upcoming events like UNITECR 2025 in Cancún and the FIA Light Alloy Conference.
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Doug Glenn, publisher at Heat Treat Today, interviewed NUTEC Group CEO Daniel Llaguno for the 50th anniversary of the company and discussed its current operations and future plans.
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US Dollar and Pesos (00:01): Daniel discusses how the strength of the U.S. dollar and the Peso relate for the sale of NUTEC’s thermal processing equipment. He shares why “a strong U.S. dollar is very beneficial for us.”
Increasing Capacity at Charlotte Facility to Mitigate Tariffs (3:00): The effects of the current economic and political situation between the United States and Mexico directly impact NUTEC’s business. However, to mitigate tariff impacts, Daniel shares how they are increasing capacity at their Charlotte facility with a goal that 90% of their fiber division production may occur within the United States.
The Path Forward For NUTEC’s Divisions (9:10): NUTEC’s R&D is split across the U.S. and Mexico, and they partner with a research center in Spain; they are pro-active in developing new technologies. Daniel believes that furnaces have to be smarter and more helpful to the client, and the company is geared toward improving efficiency. Daniel adds that NUTEC primarily specializes in customized furnaces.
Inaugurating AI Technologies (13:38): Daniel commented on how NUTEC is in the early stages of exploring applications of AI in their products and business. They currently see many applications on the business side and are actively discerning how to apply it to their furnace technologies.
