Thermal Processing Magazine

Dr. Karl Busch, the Busch Group co-founder and co-owner, died on July 17, 2025. He was 96. The engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur was born on April 20, 1929, in Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, and grew up in Zell im Wiesental. In 1949, he began his mechanical engineering studies at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). There, he […]

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) has announced this year’s scholarship recipients. Since 1992, the Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program has provided financial awards to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing. The scholarships are awarded through the CCAI FEF, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt charitable […]

Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services, has completed a 6,000-square-foot expansion at its Monroe, Michigan, facility. The climate-controlled addition will free up production space, provide an area for additional equipment and services, and includes new office space and a modern breakroom. Groundbreaking for the project took place on November […]

Solar Manufacturing recently shipped a large, state-of-the-art vacuum carburizing furnace to a prominent aerospace company. The company is known for producing advanced, high-precision components for the global aviation and aerospace engine industry. Headquartered in North America, the company’s aerospace division has been a trusted supplier to the aeroengine sector for decades, with manufacturing operations spanning […]

Tenova has been selected as preferred technology supplier and awarded a contract to carry out the front-end engineering design for a direct reduced iron (DRI) pilot plant, a core component of the NeoSmelt project. Tenova is a leading developer and provider of technology solutions for the decarbonization of the metals industry. The project is an […]

ECM USA is celebrating a major milestone of vacuum furnace technology with one of its automotive parts manufacturing customers. Twenty years ago, the customer’s ECM FLEX vacuum furnace systems started processing loads 24/7. Recently, they surpassed the 1,000,000-load milestone. With the dedication of their exceptional heat-treat team, ECM is proud to put another customer on […]

ECM USA announced the retirement of William (Bill) Gornicki, effective June 2025, after an exceptional 35-year career in the heat-treat industry. Gornicki joined ECM USA in 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience and leadership in vacuum furnace technology and low-pressure carburizing (LPC). His prior roles at Diablo Furnaces, ALD Vacuum Tech-nologies, and Ipsen […]

A new Chinese company producing aircraft production parts has ordered a horizontal Seco/Warwick vacuum furnace. The device will be used to produce highly specialized cast parts used in the aviation industry. This partner ordered a horizontal Vector vacuum furnace with a graphite chamber and gas cooling system. The device dimensions are 900 x 600 x […]

Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc., a leader in vacuum heat-treating services, announced the addition of new, advanced air tempering and cryogenic equipment to its Chesterfield facility. These investments mark a significant step forward in expanding the company’s processing capabilities and enhancing customer support across various industries. The new equipment includes a 6’6” wide × 4’ […]

Hasçelik, a leading producer of specialty steel in Turkey, has successfully produced its first steel using Tenova’s advanced steel technologies at its next-generation steel mill in Bilecik, Turkey. Tenova, a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, was responsible for engineering and supplying of the new state-of-the […]

Nitrex/UPC-Marathon announced two promotions as the company reinforces its commitment to in- person customer engagement and deep technical support. Kurt Willms has been promoted to sales director, Americas and Asia, and Marcin Stoklosa has been promoted to sales director, Europe–Middle East. “These promotions are part of a larger effort to bring our most experienced people […]

Kanthal and Danieli will supply a pilot-scale electric process gas heater for installation at Emsteel’s direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to electrify a part of their existing heating system. The heater, scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026, is based on Prothal® DH technology and will be the first electric process gas […]

Fabtech is back at McCormick Place in Chicago from September 8–11. The event offers an opportunity to discover the latest technologies, exchange ideas, connect with industry professionals, and stay ahead of emerging trends in finishing and manufacturing. In its 16th year as a Fabtech partner, CCAI’s Finishing Pavilion and Conference continue to thrive and offer […]