Southwest Metal Treating Corp Expands Capabilities with New Cryogenic System

November 24, 2025 / AEROSPACE HEAT TREAT NEWS, ATMOSPHERE AIR FURNACES NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS, VACUUM FURNACES NEWS

Southwest Metal Treating Corp (SWMT), an AS9100D/ISP 9001:2015 and Nadcap-accredited facility specializing in providing precision heat treating services, announces the addition of a new cryogenic processing system. This enhancement will further support SWMT’s ability to serve its aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing partners with high-quality heat treating and cryogenic processing solutions.

“The TRU-CRYOTHERM expands our thermal processing capabilities and strengthens our ability to meet demanding specifications with precision and reliability,” said Ryan Fussell, CEO of Southwest Metal Treating Corp. “As we continue to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, our goal remains the same — to provide our customers with unmatched quality, turnaround, and technical excellence.”

Ryan Fussell
CEO of Southwest Metal Treating Corp (SWMT)
Source: MTI

The new unit, provided by the McLaughlin Furnace Group, is now currently installed as part of SWMT’s ongoing expansion of its Integral Quench (IQ) department. Its design, advanced temperature control, and uniformity standards make it an ideal complement to SWMT’s growing IQ and vacuum processing operations. With this addition, SWMT continues to set a higher standard for metallurgical performance and process consistency across its full range of services.

Press release is available in its original form here.

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Furnace Expansion for Portland Heat Treater

July 21, 2025 / ANNEALING NEWS, ATMOSPHERE AIR FURNACES NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

Stack Metallurgical Services has added a new furnace to their Portland facility. The furnace adds significant capacity for stress relieving, sub-annealing, and high-temperature annealing, under protective atmosphere.

The furnace has a working zone of 48″ W x 96″ L x 36″ H, it can handle up to 12,000 lbs, and is certified for temperatures up to 1650°F.

Jeff McLaughlin, owner of McLaughlin Furnace Group, was on-site to help commission the new equipment. Stack also partnered with Super Systems, Inc for charting, testing, and running simulated loads.

Kimberly Chaussee
General Manager
Stack Metallurgical Group

“We are very happy to partner with McLaughlin Furnaces to add this new equipment to Stack’s Portland facility. We’ve always taken a proactive approach to expanding our capabilities and capacity to stay ahead of our clients’ evolving needs. I want to thank Jeff McLaughlin and his team for designing, building, and commissioning this equipment on schedule — it’s been a seamless collaboration,” shared Kimberly Chaussee, general manager at Stack Metallurgical Group.

Stack plans for other significant short-term and long-term investments in both equipment and facilities. They are anticipating additional major announcements later this year. These ongoing investments reflect their commitment to meeting the needs of their clients.

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Furnaces North America (FNA) Registration Announced

January 23, 2024 / UNCATEGORIZED

Renowned for its dynamic trade show environment, FNA 2024 brings together the foremost experts, suppliers, decision makers, and buyers from around the globe. This year’s event is set to continue the tradition of offering an engaging technical conference alongside the bustling trade show floor.

The excitement takes off on the first day of the trade show with a unique gaming opportunity. During the Day 1 Trade Show Floor Reception, one lucky attendee will be selected to participate in a thrilling game at the heart of the expo, standing a chance to win $500, $1,000, or a staggering $100,000!

With exhibit booths in high demand and an anticipated sellout, prospective exhibitors are urged not to hesitate in securing their spots. Registration for attendees will open on May 1, 2024.

Mark your calendars and prepare to be a part of the industry’s most awaited event. Stay tuned for more details and visit www.FurnacesNorthAmerica.com for the latest updates.

Furnaces North America 2024 is excited to unveil its lineup of Title Sponsors for the upcoming trade show and technical conference, scheduled for October 14-16, 2024. Produced by the Metal Treating Institute in collaboration with Heat Treat Today, the event will be hosted in Columbus, OH — a hub of manufacturing innovation.

The roster of Title Sponsors includes:

Can-Eng Furnaces
McLaughlin Furnace Group
Super Systems
Surface Combustion
Wirco
GeoCorp
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems
RoMan Manufacturing

Corporate Sponsors are:

Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry
Honeywell
Williams Industrial Service

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2019 Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Honorable Mention

October 4, 2019 / UNCATEGORIZED

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

Andy Muto,
Paulo Heat Treating

Hiram Martinez,
Inductotherm HWM

Judith Levermann,
SMS Elotherm GmbH

Mitchell Kaltenbaugh,
Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc.

Ryan McLaughlin,
McLaughlin Furnace Group

Tee Rassieur,
Paulo Heat Treating

William Rassieur,
Sales Leader,
Paulo Heat Treating

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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Indiana Furnaces Manufacturer Breaks Ground on Expansion

September 6, 2019 / FEATURED NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

Source: The Journal-Gazette

A rendering of McLaughlin Furnace Group’s new facility in Avilla

A heat treating equipment manufacturer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently broke ground on an expansion that will nearly triple the size of its existing facility.

McLaughlin Furnace Group celebrated the groundbreaking at its new site in Avilla, Indiana, in a new industrial park north of Fort Wayne. The $3 million expansion, from 17,500 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft, will allow more space for the company to design and manufacture atmosphere and vacuum processing furnace products, including car-bottom furnaces, nitriding furnaces, temper furnaces, and endothermic gas generators.

Photo credit: McLaughlin Furnace Group Linked In

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McLaughlin Furnace Group