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Heat Treat Radio #53: Spotlight on 40 Under 40 Leaders (Part 2 of 3)

In a special Heat Treat Radio series, 40 Under 40 winners from the class of 2020 respond with their stories and insights of their life and work in the heat treat industry. This episode features the stories of Kelly Peters, Bryan Stern, and Andy Muto.

Below, you can listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio play button and read a few excerpts from this episode.

 


 


Kelly Peters

Kelly Peters, Vice President of Operations, ALD Thermal Treatment

“I thought that this gig would buy me some time to figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up. Turns out, I grew up here in the plant, and here I am today.”

“There is so much uncertainty and less opportunity in our business at the moment. Major consumers of heat treat are at crossroads: Will the automotive industry go electric, hybrid, stay with engines, or what, and when?...So how do I run a business and plan for the future in so much uncertainty?... Just like any family, will face the challenges together and be better for them.”

“Give those favors time to mature and develop. You never know where they’ll lead unless you give them a chance.”


Bryan Stern

Bryan Stern, Advanced Development Engineer, Solar Manufacturing

“Working at Solar Manufacturing [it’s been] very fulfilling; with the vacuum equipment there’s pressure vessel design, fluids, the design of the water systems, thermodynamics going into that, heat transfer, structural analysis… There’s just a lot of depth and really because it’s, in many cases, a fairly homegrown movement, there’s a lot of room for improvement.”

“From what I’ve seen with almost the disconnect between a customer and what a piece of equipment could do for them if it was applied correctly: There’s a lot of room to bring value to a customer for their process in ways that haven’t really been imagined before.”


Andy Muto

Andy Muto, Operations Manager, Paulo

“I originally was planning on doing my own thing after college in logistics, and did so for a number of years, but in 2014 I decided to move back home and work for Paulo.”

“What really intrigues me in the heat treatment industry is how many different applications require some form of heat treating in order for parts to perform to the necessary level that they need to in the field.”

 


To find other Heat Treat Radio episodes, go to www.heattreattoday.com/radio so see all of the episodes.

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What a Heat Treater Loves Most…sort of

OCHeat Treat Today is grateful for your support and we love to make available information on the topics that you are most interested in. For this Valentine’s Day weekend, we are sharing a few thoughts on what professionals in the industry “love” or find intriguing and interesting in heat treat. Happy Valentine’s Day!

These messages are taken from two upcoming Heat Treat Radio episodes featuring the 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.


Alberto Cantú
VP Combustion, Control and Services
Nutec Bickley

Alberto Cantú, VP Combustion, Control and Services, Nutec Bickley

[blockquote author=”Alberto Cantú” style=”2″]One of the things I find most intriguing about the heat treating industry is that even though it is based on hard science…the industry still relies on many ‘rules of thumb’ for operations.[/blockquote]

This winner has also contributed to this publication. Read his article here.

Scott Cumming, Sales Manager, CAN-ENG

[blockquote author=”Scott Cumming” style=”1″]I cherish the relationships that I’ve made with the people who I have met; the heat treat community is full of amazing and knowledgeable people.[/blockquote]

Nathan Durham, Engineered Components Group Manager, Ipsen

[blockquote author=”Nathan Durham” style=”2″]I’m truly motivated by the diversity and resilience of our industry.[/blockquote]

Andy Muto, Operations Manager, Paulo

[blockquote author=”Andy Muto” style=”1″]What really intrigues me in the heat treat industry is how different applications require some form of heat treating in order for the parts to perform to the necessary level that they need to in the field.[/blockquote]

Kelly Peters
Vice President of Operations
ALD Heat Treat

Kelly Peters, Vice President of Operations, ALD Heat Treat

[blockquote author=”Kelly Peters” style=”2″]We resemble a family – both within ALD and within the industry… You can really see that at any trade conference, industry exhibit, or technical committee meeting.” [/blockquote]

[blockquote author=”Kelly Peters” style=”2″]Watching the technology evolve is fascinating.[/blockquote]

Bryan Stern, Advanced Development Engineer, Solar Atmospheres

[blockquote author=”Bryan Stern” style=”1″]My favorite thing about the heat treating industry is the equipment itself, especially when it comes to vacuum heat treating furnaces[/blockquote]

Luke Wright
Senior Engineer
JTEKT North America Corporation

Luke Wright, Senior Engineer, JTEKT North America Corporation

[blockquote author=”Luke Wright” style=”2″]The thing I find most interesting or intriguing… I didn’t really know much about it, and coming into it on the job, I was really pleasantly surprised that it was this interesting mix of chemistry and mechanical properties.[/blockquote]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2019 Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Honorable Mention

The privilege of unveiling the Heat Treat Today 40 Under 40 Class of 2019 comes with the disappointment that not every one of the nominees could be included in the final count, even though each young, up-and-coming, talented heat treating professional whose name was submitted is making a significant difference in their field. We will be back next year looking for candidates for the 40 Under 40 Class of 2020, and in fact, you can begin the process right now. Click here to nominate the young professional you have in mind who is not listed among the finalists or honorable mentions.

Consider this list a preview:

The 2019 Honorable Mentions

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Andy Muto,
Paulo Heat Treating

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Hiram Martinez,
Inductotherm HWM

Judith-Levermann

Judith Levermann,
SMS Elotherm GmbH

Mitchell-Kaltenbaugh

Mitchell Kaltenbaugh,
Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc.

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Ryan McLaughlin,
McLaughlin Furnace Group

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Tee Rassieur,
Paulo Heat Treating

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William Rassieur,
Sales Leader,
Paulo Heat Treating

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Vadims Geza,
Chief Product Officer,
CENOS LLC

The individuals pictured are those we acknowledge in 2019 with an Honorable Mention for their contribution to their company, their dedication of service to their customers, their commitment to pursue skills and knowledge about their field. You should know that we at Heat Treat Today are rooting for you and have already rolled the names of any qualified Honorable Mentions into the nominations for the Class of 2020.

Heat Treat Today encourages the rest of you to keep your eyes open for young professionals you encounter within your heat treating sphere, especially in the captive heat treatment industry, who deserve recognition and encouragement to stick to the path that will take the industry to greater heights of technology, quality control, standards, and leadership.

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