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by Joseph

Number of New Vacuum Furnaces Sold

The Monty, August 2004 Issue Quite frankly our goal at "The Monty" is to know everything about the heat treating industry in North America (the whole world is our goal but that’s down the road a bit). Obviously we’re not there yet but we keep learning more and more with every day that goes by….

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Vac Aero Sells Two Vacuum Furnaces

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, February 16, 2004 Vac Aero International Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada, sold two vacuum furnaces and auxiliary systems to Siemens Westinghouse in Hamilton, Ontario. The equipment will be used for heat treating components used in gas turbines for power generation. In addition to the equipment, Vac Aero will provide turnkey installation and training…

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Vac Aero Receives Order from Siemens Westinghouse

The Monty, February 10, 2004 A very accurate source tells us that Vac Aero (new vacuum furnaces) has just received an order for two fairly big, front loading vacuum furnaces from Siemens Westinghouse in Hamilton, Ontario, a large manufacturer of turbine engines. My impression is that the order is worth well over $1 million bucks!…

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Bill Potts New Sales Manager at Vac Aero

The Monty, January Issue 2004 Now that 2004 is here I guess this means that Bill is now officially Sales Manager of this manufacturer of new vacuum furnaces with the recent retirement of Bob Connell. As a long time employee of Vac Aero I have no doubt but that Bill will do a good professional…

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Bob Connell Retires

The Monty, January 2004 Issue The note below tells how Bob Connell, a long time Vac Aero (new Vacuum Furnaces) employee is retiring. I will add that I’ve known Bob for a lot of years and he is an absolute top notch individual. I will also add that I wish I could show you the…

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Vac Aero Receives Vacuum Furnace Contract

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, December 3, 2003 Vac Aero International, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, received a second order from Tri-Industries in Terra Haute, Ind., for a front-loading vacuum furnace. The furnace has a work zone of 36 in. wide x 30 in. high x 48 in. deep, and is constructed of three layers of 0.5 in. thick…

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VAC AERO International Receives Second Order from Tri-Industries

The Monty, December 2003 Issue VAC AERO International Inc. has received a second order from Tri-Industries in Terra Haute, Indiana for a front loading vacuum furnace which is available with a shortened delivery. The furnace has a work zone of 36" w x 30" h x 48" deep, and is constructed of three (3) layers…

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Moog Aircraft Awards Furnace Contract to Vac Aero

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, November 10, 2003 Moog Aircraft Group awarded a contract to Vac Aero International, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, for a vacuum furnace to be supplied at its East Aurora, N.Y. facility. The system has a graphite felt lining with a hot face of reflective graphoil bonded on carbon composite and will be heated by…

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East Aurora, NY Moog Buys a New Vacuum Furnace

The Monty, December 2003 Issue A new order has been announced, this has Moog in East Aurora, NY buying a brand new Vac Aero Vacuum furnace. Our understanding is that it is a model VAH 3436 HV-2 with curved graphite elements, diffusion pump and complemented by a Dry Coolers Water System (had to slip that…

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Tri Industries Purchases Brand New Vac Aero Furnace

The Monty, August 2003 Issue I’ve been told that this captive heat treater in Terre Haute, Indiana has just purchased a brand new Vac Aero Furnace (new vacuum furnaces and heat treating). Sounds like it’s a bottom loader 72" X 72" with 2 bar pressure quenching capabilities. I know nothing about Tri Industries, however I…

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