A British foundry technology center is adding a large-scale vacuum furnace to expand its annealing capabilities for oversized titanium castings used in the aerospace and energy sectors. The system will increase capacity for large components requiring high process cleanliness and uniform temperature distribution while relieving existing heat treatment equipment at the facility.
SECO/WARWICK, a global manufacturer of industrial heat treatment equipment with operations in North America, will supply its Vector vacuum furnace with a work zone measuring 1,600 x 1,500 x 2,000 mm (63 x 59 x 79 in). The furnace is designed to accommodate oversized parts and new types of castings being developed by the client.
The system features a round heating chamber with additional heating elements installed in the door and rear wall to support temperature uniformity. It also includes gas cooling up to 6 bar and a high-vacuum system consisting of two mechanical pumps, a Roots blower, and a diffusion pump.
Grzegorz Głuchowski Sales Manager SECO/WARWICK
“The system was designed for heat treating large, demanding cast components. A key advantage of the furnace is its spacious work zone and very good temperature distribution in the heating chamber — achieved in part thanks to additional heating elements installed in the door and the rear wall of the chamber,” said Grzegorz Głuchowski, sales manager at SECO/WARWICK.
The furnace also incorporates dew point control to prevent water vapor condensation and a partial pressure system designed to limit the evaporation of alloying elements during vacuum processing. These features support process stability and help protect hot zone components from contamination.
The equipment will be used for processing large titanium castings, which require high process cleanliness because titanium can react oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen at elevated temperatures. Vacuum heat treatment helps prevent surface oxidation and material degradation during processes such as annealing.
The new system will be the second furnace supplied by SECO/WARWICK to the British company, which develops material technologies and produces castings for the aerospace, energy, and heavy industry sectors. The additional furnace will increase its production capabilities for advanced metal castings.
Press release is available in its original form here.
Heat TreatToday offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Catch up on these 21 news items, including IperionX’s expansion of titanium sintering capacity, RevoCast Aluminum Billets’ launch of production at a new aluminum remelting facility in British Columbia, Stack Metallurgical Group’s successful Nadcap audit, and more!
Equipment
1. Hybar LLC, a U.S. steel producer, is adding a second continuous minimill supplied by SMS group at its Osceola, Arkansas, operation that will integrate electric arc furnace (EAF) melting, ladle refining, continuous casting, induction equalization, and rolling to increase reinforcing bar production by 630,000 short tons annually.
2. U.S. Steel is planning a new hot strip mill at its Mon Valley Works Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, as part of a multi-billion dollar investment aimed at modernizing steelmaking operations, reducing energy consumption, and expanding production capabilities for automotive and other high-value markets.
3. IperionX has begun commissioning an HSPT™ sintering furnace at its Titanium Manufacturing Campus in South Boston, Virginia, expanding downstream thermal processing capacity for near-net-shape titanium components.
4. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in partnership with A.J. Tuck Company, have developed a hybrid manufacturing process that combines 3D printing and electroforming to produce complex, leak-free HIP cans. The sealed containers are used in powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP), where metal powder is consolidated under high heat and pressure to form fully dense components.
5. SECO/WARWICK will supply a tenth single-chamber vacuum furnace to a global energy technology manufacturer. The system will expand production of next-generation gas turbine components that help stabilize energy systems incorporating renewable power.
6. Metallus, a U.S. specialty steel manufacturer, has commissioned a bloom reheat furnace, roller furnace, and supporting equipment at its Gambrinus facility in Canton, Ohio, to expand production capabilities for critical defense materials.
7. Lyntris Inc., a defense technology manufacturer, has added in-house vacuum brazing as part of a vertically integrated production line for passive thermal-management hardware used in military seekers, sensors, and mission electronics.
8. An aluminum profile manufacturer has order a gas nitriding furnace from SECO/WARWICK to treat extrusion dies, improving their wear resistance and extending service life. The investment will support production stability and finished profile quality.
9. IperionX received a second U.S. Army task order to expand domestic titanium component manufacturing, including the development and installation of continuous HSPT and dehydrogenation furnaces and equipment for in-house fastener production. The investment will scale U.S. titanium processing capacity for defense components, with the goal of shortening lead times, reducing reliance on external processing, and potentially lowering production costs.
10. Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design and supply a high-temperature austenitizing furnace system for processing large, heavy wear components used in ground-engaging equipment. The walking-beam system is designed to support consistent metallurgical performance and high production throughput while minimizing distortion during heat treatment.
11. SECO/WARWICK will supply a universal CAB batch furnace and supporting equipment to a U.S. cooling systems manufacturer, bringing aluminum brazing capabilities in-house at its Pennsylvania plant. The system will primarily braze large plate-and-bar heat exchangers for the heavy-duty segment and aftermarket.
The Hybar facility in Osceola, ArkansasSintering furnace at IperionX’s Titanium Manufacturing CampusORNL’s Dr. Vanshika Singh holding a 15.7-pound solid nickel component produced using the leak-free HIP can
Single chamber vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICKRibbon-cutting ceremony held at Metallus’ Gambrinum facility in OhioZeroFlow nitriding furnace from SECO/WARWICKCan-Eng austenitizing furnace systemUniversal CAB batch furnace from SECO/WARWICK
Company & Personnel
12. DUNGS, a combustion technology supplier with U.S. operations in Blaine, Minnesota, has acquired IBS Industrie-Brenner-Systeme GmbH, a German manufacturer of industrial burner systems headquartered in Hagen, Germany. The addition expands DUNGS’ offering beyond combustion controls, gas trains, and safety components to include complete industrial burner systems for high- and low-temperature process applications.
13. RevoCast Aluminum Billets Ltd., a manufacturer of recycled aluminum billets, has begun production at a new aluminum remelting facility in British Columbia, adding more than 80,000 tons of annual billet capacity to serve the North American extrusion market.
14. Cleveland-Cliffs is investing $1 billion to modernize its Middletown Works steelmaking facility in Ohio, including upgrades and a planned rebuild of the site’s blast furnace as part of a broader project focused on production efficiency and emissions reduction.
15. Plibrico has acquired F.S. Sperry, combining the refractory supplier’s regional service expertise with Plibrico’s manufacturing, engineering, and technical resources. The acquisition expands support for high-temperature operations in the aluminum, steel, and minerals industries, helping clients address refractory challenges, improve equipment reliability, and reduce unplanned downtime.
16. Outokumpu appointed Matthieu Jehl president of its Europe business area, effective August 1, 2026, while Rolf Schencking will leave the company; Jehl will continue reporting to president and CEO Kati ter Horst. The leadership change supports a combined structure for Stainless Europe and Advanced Materials intended to improve efficiency, strengthen client focus, and accelerate growth in high-nickel alloys.
17. Aalberts surface technologies appointed Adam Tabor vice president of operations, effective August 3, 2026, reporting to president Steve Wyatt. Tabor will oversee manufacturing and quality management, focusing on process optimization, product quality, client satisfaction, and growth across the company’s thermal processing operations.
18. Electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production has resumed at Algoma Steel on August 29, 2026, following a temporary suspension caused by an unplanned power generation outage. The restart restores steelmaking operations at a facility that transitioned fully to EAF production earlier this year.
Bernard Machovsy of IBS (left) and Daniel Dungs of DUNGS (right)Cast aluminum billetsCombustion unit sourced from Plibrico
Outokumpu’s recently appointed president of its Europe business area, Matthieu JehlAalberts surface technologies’ newly appointed vice president of operations, Adam Tabor
Kudos
19. W.H. Kay Company is celebrating its 90th anniversary in the heat treating industry. Founded in 1936, the company is now led by third-generation president Michael Kay.
20. The Solar Atmospheres family of companies has achieved final CMMC Level 2 status across all facilities, validating compliance with all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security requirements. Josh Isaak, vice president of information technology and security, said the certification strengthens the company’s ability to protect sensitive information and provide compliant thermal processing services to the aerospace and defense industries.
21. The Stack Metallurgical Group Portland team successfully passed their latest Nadcap audit, maintaining both Nadcap Aerospace Quality System and Nadcap Aerospace Heat Treating certifications.
Michael Kay posing with a vacuum furnaceSolar Atmospheres’ Final CMMC Level 2 StatusStack Metallurgical Group’s Nadcap certification for Heat Treating
A U.S.-based cooling systems manufacturer is adding in-house aluminum brazing capabilities for the production of large heat exchangers, a move designed to increase production flexibility, shorten response times to market needs, and reduce dependence on external suppliers.
Image Credit: SECO/WARWICK
SECO/WARWICK will supply its universal CAB batch furnace and supporting equipment to the manufacturer’s plant in Pennsylvania. The system will primarily be used for aluminum brazing of large plate-and-bar heat exchangers for the heavy-duty segment and aftermarket.
The new line will include the universal CAB batch furnace for aluminum brazing, a dryer, a final cooling chamber, and an external transport system. A continuous thermal degreasing furnace will also be supplied to prepare components before fluxing and brazing.
The configuration will allow the brazing process to be carried out in a controlled nitrogen atmosphere with repeatable process parameters. The system incorporates convection heating and cooling, high nitrogen atmosphere purity, temperature uniformity, and a control system designed to support heat exchanger production.
“For many heat exchanger manufacturers, investing in their own aluminum brazing capabilities means moving to an entirely new level of process control. This partner will gain technological independence, greater production flexibility, and the ability to respond faster to market needs,” said Piotr Skarbiński, vice president of the Aluminum and CAB Products Segment at SECO/WARWICK.
The furnace is designed primarily for brazing large plate-and-bar heat exchangers in the recommended vertical position. Its design also allows for brazing standard fin-and-tube heat exchangers and plate heat exchangers, giving the manufacturer the ability to process different product geometries on the same system.
The universal CAB batch furnace can also be upgraded from a batch system to a semi-continuous configuration to increase production capacity as requirements change. Supporting equipment will cover successive stages of the production process. The continuous thermal degreasing furnace will prepare components before fluxing, while the dryer will prepare the load before brazing. The final cooling chamber will stabilize the final stage of the process, and the external transport system will move products between stages of hte line.
The contract was completed through cooperation among SECO/WARWICK’s U.S. operation, Retech, and SECO/WARWICK engineers in Poland.
Press release is available in its original form here.
An aluminum profile manufacturer has ordered a gas nitriding furnace to treat extrusion dies, improving their wear resistance and extending service life. The investment will support production stability and finished profile quality.
SECO/WARWICK, a global supplier of heat treating equipment with operations in North America, will supply the furnace, equipped with its ZeroFlow controlled gas nitriding technology.
Image Credit: SECO/WARWICK
The furnace will measure approximately 40 x 40 x 60 in (1,000 x 1,000 x 1,500 mm), accommodate a maximum gross load of approximately 5,500 lb (2,500 kg), and provide temperature uniformity of ±9°F (±5°C). The technology controls the structure and properties of the nitrided layer while reducing process gas consumption and post-cycle emissions.
The purchase supports the development of a new production site in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. The manufacturer selected the supplier after comparing available equipment and evaluating ten years of performance from its existing SECO/WARWICK furnace.
The equipment will be the largest nitriding furnace of this type delivered by SECO/WARWICK China. The project combines local manufacturing with support from the group’s European headquarters, with both teams responsible for design, manufacturing, commissioning, and operational support.
Press release is available in its original form here.
A global energy technology manufacturer is expanding its vacuum heat treatment capacity to produce high-performance gas turbine components for modern energy stability by ordering its tenth single chamber vacuum furnace. The large-format system will support growing production and the heat treatment of next-generation gas turbine blades, flow-path elements, and other components designed to withstand extreme temperatures, material fatigue, and oxidation.
SECO/WARWICK, an industrial heat treatment equipment supplier with operations in North America, will supply the Vector vacuum furnace. The unit has a working space measuring 47.2″ x 47.2″ x 70.9″, allowing it to accommodate large gas turbine components.
The furnace can operate with hydrogen, argon, and nitrogen as process gases. Argon and nitrogen can also be used for cooling, allowing cooling parameters to be adjusted according to process requirements. The system’s round heating chamber provides temperature distribution of ±5°C (±9°F).
Kamil Siedlecki Sales Manager SECO/WARWICK
“High vacuum, temperature stability, and the ability to operate with various process gases are key here,” said Kamil Siedlecki, sales manager at SECO/WARWICK. “Thanks to its large working space and refined heating system design, the unit enables the processing of oversized components while maintaining very high process cleanliness.”
This capability supports the clean vacuum conditions required to heat treat gas turbine blades and flow path elements. The furnace will support growing production and the processing of a new generation of components used in gas turbines, which can operate at temperatures exceeding 1300°C (2372°F). These turbines also play a key role in the energy transition by helping to stabilize energy systems powered by renewable energy sources.
Press release is available in its original form here.
Kalírna Desire is opening a new commercial heat treat facility in a region that has so far lacked local infrastructure for vacuum hardening. The investment establishes the company’s first vacuum heat treatment operation, supporting both in-house production and a new line of commercial services for nearby manufacturers. It reflects continued demand for regional commercial heat treating capacity as companies seek shorter lead times, greater process control, and more localized supply chains.
Image Credit: SECO/WARWICK
Kalírna Desire, a Czech machining company, is establishing the operation using a Vector single-chamber vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK, a global industrial furnace manufacturer with operations in North America. The decision followed years of relying on a commercial heat treater located farther from its plant, resulting in longer lead times and additional transportation costs.
The furnace is configured with 15-bar absolute high-pressure gas quenching and is designed to process a range of tool and structural steel grades. Additional features include convection heating to improve low-temperature heating efficiency, directional cooling to help minimize distortion of complex parts, an isothermal quenching function for greater control of cooling profiles, and a low-pressure carburizing (LPC) option that enables surface hardening within a single integrated vacuum cycle.
Maciej Korecki Vice President of the Vacuum Segment SECO/WARWICK
“Our collaboration with Kalírna Desire is an excellent example of how vacuum technology can become a growth engine for ambitious small and mid-sized companies,” said Maciej Korecki, vice president of the Vacuum Segment at SECO/WARWICK. He added that the standard Vector furnace, configured to the client’s requirements, offers broad process capabilities while providing an accessible entry point into vacuum heat treatment.
According to a representative of Kalírna Desire, the new unit will provide greater control over a key stage of the company’s CNC machine manufacturing process while improving production planning flexibility and shortening lead times. The representative also noted that the region lacks modern vacuum hardening services, creating an opportunity to provide commercial heat treating for nearby metal processing companies and component manufacturers.
The investment highlights the importance of bringing heat treating in-house: having an in-house heat treat department gives a company a range of advantages that go far beyond cost savings on outsourced services. It provides greater process control and more flexibility to respond to client demand.
Press release is available in its original form here.
A titanium casting manufacturer is expanding its vacuum melting capacity with the installation of a vacuum arc remelting consumable casting furnace, increasing capacity for near-net-shape titanium components serving the aerospace industry. The investment is intended to improve production lead times while supporting growing demand for titanium castings used in high-performance applications.
Castings Technology chooses Retech VAR. | Image Credit: SECO/WARWICK Group
Castings Technology, the United Kingdom’s only commercial titanium casting specialist, selected a VAR Consumable Caster (VAR-CC) furnace from Retech, a global vacuum metallurgy company within the SECO/WARWICK Group based in North America. The furnace will be installed at the company’s new 18,000-square-meter facility, where it will be used to cast titanium ingots into ceramic molds.
Richard Cook Managing Director Castings Technology
“The delivery of the new VAR furnace will help us fulfill the growing needs of our exacting client base,” said Richard Cook, managing director of Castings Technology. “Due to dynamic growth and significant constraints within our current facility, we are in the process of relocating to a new site of about 18,000 square meter just a short distance away. The relocation is on plan, with a period of parallel operation continuing throughout 2026 to fully mitigate any risk to our clients’ programs.”
The new furnace is expected to support increased demand for titanium, especially from the aerospace sector, where backlogs have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Titanium’s high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance have made it a widely used material across many sectors, including aerospace, motorsport, medical prosthetics, restorative dentistry, and high-duty rotating equipment. Near-net-shape titanium casting also provides mechanical properties comparable to forged or wrought material while increasing fatigue resistance.
Press release is available in its original form here.
A commercial heat treater is expanding its vacuum heat treating capabilities for gas turbine components with the addition of a high-performance vacuum furnace designed to support annealing, aging, brazing, and high-pressure gas quenching. The investment will increase the company’s ability to process precision metal components for the energy, medical, automotive, and industrial machinery sectors.
Image Credit: SECO/WARWICK
The furnace will be supplied by SECO/WARWICK, a global manufacturer of thermal processing equipment with operations in North America. The system is being installed at a Japanese company specializing in the heat treatment of metals and the manufacture of precision components.
Designed for demanding applications, the single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace features a working zone measuring 40 x 40 x 60 inches, allowing for the heat treatment of large and oversized components. It provides temperature uniformity within ±5°C (±9°F) and is equipped with additional heating elements in the door and rear wall to improve heat distribution throughout the chamber.
The furnace also includes a high-vacuum pumping system with partial-pressure capability and a 6-bar gas quench system, enabling processing of components that require fast, controlled cooling while maintaining structural quality. “This order will support the production of components for gas turbines, which play a key role in improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions,” said Maciej Korecki, vice president of Vacuum Segment at SECO/WARWICK.
With this new furnace, the client will gain the ability to carry out more demanding heat treatment processes, take the load off existing equipment in their internal hardening shop, and serve a growing production volume.
Press release is available in its original form here.
We’re celebrating getting to the “fringe” of the weekend with a Heat TreatFringe Fridayinstallment: the completion of a strategic investment project at a U.S. vacuum metallurgy facility highlights ongoing efforts to expand plasma gas atomization (PGA) and advanced materials processing capabilities. The project reflects continued investment in the infrastructure behind high-performance manufacturing.
While not exactly heat treat, “Fringe Friday” deals with interesting developments in one of our key markets: aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, or general manufacturing.
A strategic investment in vacuum metallurgy and advanced materials processing capabilities has been completed in the U.S., expanding capacity for plasma gas atomization and manufacturing operations serving aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and specialty materials sectors.
SECO/WARWICK concludeds Retech’s Strategic Investment Project in the U.S. | Image Credit: Retech
SECO/WARWICK and Retech marked the completion of the project during a ceremony at Retech’s facility in Buffalo, New York. Attendees of this milestone event to commemorate the expansion of Retech’s capabilities included representatives from PFR TFI, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Congress.
The event program included presentations on the growth of the SECO/WARWICK Group, the company’s operations in the United States, Retech’s technological capabilities, and the results of the investment project. Participants also toured Retech’s laboratories and technological facilities, where the Group’s U.S. company presented its processes and solutions. The investment expands Retech’s infrastructure, research, and technology base to support client needs across industrial markets.
Earl Good Managing Director Retech Systems, LLC Source: Retech
“This project is strategically important for Retech. It enables us to expand our technological capabilities, develop our laboratory resources, and respond even more effectively to the needs of [clients] operating in the most demanding industries. Buffalo is an important point on the U.S. industrial map, and Retech, as part of the SECO/WARWICK Group, combines American engineering expertise with the organization’s global potential,” emphasized Earl Good, managing director of Retech.
The project was co-financed by the Foreign Expansion Fund 2 FIZ AN. As part of the cooperation, Retech secured a long-term $10 million loan from the Fund for the development of metal powder production technology, including the development and installation of plasma gas atomizer (PGA) furnaces and the expansion of manufacturing and assembly operations. The investment was undertaken to support continued growth in advanced metallurgical technologies and related markets.
Image Credit: SECO/WARWICK Group
Press release is available in its original form here. Main image shows the shop floor at Retech’s headquarters in Buffalo, New York. Image Credit: Retech
Heat TreatToday offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Enjoy these 20 news items, including Solar Atmospheres’ addition of new vacuum heat treating and titanium processing capacity, Airtech Advanced Materials Group’s partnership with Evergreen Additive Manufacturing, Aalberts surface technologies’ Nadcap accreditation for coatings and thermal spray processes, and more!
Equipment
1. ITP Co. Ltd. has installed a new hot isostatic pressing (HIP) system supplied by Quintus Technologies to strengthen production capabilities for precious metal equipment used in glass manufacturing, supporting improved densification, product consistency, and manufacturing efficiency for precious metals.
2. New strip casting systems for rare-earth magnet manufacturing, supplied by Retech, are expected to support thermal processing operations tied to neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnet production in the U.S., serving industries including energy, electronics, automotive, and defense. The systems are designed for vacuum metallurgy applications involving high-temperature melting and casting processes used in advanced materials manufacturing.
3. Created by Metacarpal, the GEM prosthetic hand uses a fully mechanical design to deliver durability and functionality without batteries, sensors, or electronics. The device showcases how precision machining, Aluminum 7075, and surface engineering contribute to lightweight, wear-resistant systems, highlighting the rolse of materials and thermal processing technologies in advancing prosthetic performance while improving reliability for users in demanding environments.
4. IperionX has commissioned a 300-ton, six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press to expand U.S. titanium component manufacturing capacity, supporting the production of near-net-shape parts for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. The technology forms titanium preforms that can be sintered and forged into finished components, increasing production flexibility and supporting high-volume manufacturing pathways.
5. Solar Atmospheres has expanded its vacuum heat treating and titanium processing capabilities with the commissioning of a new vacuum furnace designed for hydriding and dehydriding (HDH) of titanium as well as a range of thermal processing applications. The addition is expected to increase capacity for titanium processing and vacuum heat treating operations, including annealing, stress relieving, solution treating, and aging.
6. Rio Tinto has begun commissioning a major expansion of its AP60 aluminum smelter technology in Quebec, increasing primary aluminum production capacity and supporting North American supply for transportation, construction, electrical, and consumer goods markets. The project centers on aluminum smelting, a high-temperature thermal processing operation that converts alumina into primary aluminum through electrolytic reduction.
7. Wall Colmonoy has expanded its vacuum brazing capacity with the addition of two new TITAN H6 vacuum furnace supplied by Ipsen to support the production of aerospace and defense components. The investment is expected to increase capacity for vacuum brazing and vacuum heat treating operations involving stainless steel and nickel-alloy heat exchanger cores and other high-temperature assemblies.
8. Isostatic Toll Services (ITS) has opened a new hot isostatic pressing (HIP) facility in Ohio, expanding certified thermal processing capacity for aerospace, defense, additive manufacturing, and advanced industrial applications. The new operation adds HIP systems, manufactured by American Isostatic Presses, Inc. (AIP), to the company’s global network, supporting clients with additional capacity, scheduling flexibility, and supply-chain resilience.
9. Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has commissioned SMS group to modernize automation systems at its Butler, Indiana, hot strip mill through a controls upgrade that supports rolling operations and associated thermal processing functions within the facility. By updating the automation architecture that supports rolling and temperature-controlled manufacturing operations throughout the mill, the project is expected to help maintain stable production and support future operational requirements.
10. METEX Heat Treating Ltd. has expanded its ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited metallurgical laboratory capabilities by adding Tensile Testing (ASTM E8/E8M).
11. SSAB has awarded SMS group a contract to build a gas atomization plant at its Oxelösund, Sweden, site, enabling industrial-scale production of high-strength steel powders for additive manufacturing applications. The facility will use advanced melting, atomization, and powder-handling technologies to produce high-purity, spherical metal powders for 3D printing, helping meet growing demand across defense, industrial, and mobility sectors.
12. TZCO Chain Manufacturing has granted final acceptance to SMS group for a fully automatic MP 3150 closed-die forging press at its new facility in Jinzhong, China. It is designed to produce excavator track links at high volumes while reducing material waste, machining requirements, and production costs through advanced forging and automation technologies.
The QIH 286 URC® press for ITPStrip casting system supplied by Retech, a division of SECO/WARWICK GroupA fully mechanical GEM prosthetic hand from Metacarpal
SACMI powder press at IperionX’s titanium manufacturing campus in VirginiaSolar Atmospheres’ 12-foot furnaceRio Tinto’s AP60 smelter in Saguenay — Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec CanadaTITAN vacuum furnace at Wall ColmonoyThe shop floor at the ITS-Ohio facility in Mount Vernon, OhioThe first coil production with the modernized process automation scheduled for late 2026Tensile testing at METEXThe forthcoming gas atomization plant at SSAB’s Sweden siteThe new fully automatic MP 3150 eccentric closed-die forging press at TZCO’s new forging shop in Jinzhong, China
Company & Personnel
13. Airtech Advanced Materials Group and Evergreen Additive Manufacturing have entered into an exclusive partnership to expand large-format additive manufacturing solutions for maritime applications. By combining Airtech’s advanced materials portfolio with Evergreen’s manufacturing expertise, the collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of large-scale 3D-printed tooling and components, supporting more efficient and flexible production across the maritime industry.
14. Solar Atmospheres of Western PA marked a major milestone with a 25th anniversary event that brought together employees, clients, partners, and community members for a day of reflection, connection, and looking ahead.
15. Ipsen announced the launch of its newest regional service hub, strategically located to support clients throughout Alabama and Georgia. Officially launched in June 2026, the new hub provides regional clients with a single point of contact for routine maintenance, preventative service, and technical support.
16. SECO/WARWICK marked its 35th anniversary, highlighting the company’s evolution from a Polish-American partnership founded in 1991 into a global supplier of heat treatment and vacuum metallurgy technologies.
17. Hubbard-Hall has appointed Stephen Boyd as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing extensive financial and manufacturing experience to the company’s executive team.
Airtech and Evergreen maritime AM partnershipSolar Atmospheres’s 25th anniversary celebrationLocal support for clients throughout Alabama and Georgia
SECO/WARWICK’s 35th anniversaryStephen Boyd, the newly appointed CFO at Hubbard-Hall
Kudos
18. Aalberts surface technologies has achieved Nadcap accreditation for coatings and thermal spray processes at its Kalisz, Poland, facility. The milestone strengthens the company’s position in aerospace surface engineering and supports manufacturers that rely on high-performance thermal spray coatings and heat treatment technologies for critical components.
19. Norsk Titanium’s Plattsburgh, New York facility has earned Nadcap accreditation for additive manufacturing.
20. Aalberts surface technologies’ Wadsworth team continued their 24-month merit on the Nadcap certificate, achieving zero findings on both the heat treating and quality management system audit.
Nadcap accredited Kalisz facilityWadsworth team continuing their 24-month Nadcap merit
