by Joseph
Vac Aero, New South Korea Order
The Monty, September 8, 2004 We just received this note from Vac Aero about a new furnace order they just received. I’ll let them give you the details (below). "VAC AERO International Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada was awarded a contract to supply a 10 bar pressure quench vacuum furnace to Shin Poong Precision Specialty Steel…
by Joseph
Standard Aero Uses Vac Aero Furnaces
The Monty, September 2004 Issue Standard has just announced that they have signed a five year, $70 million (US) contract with the US Army to overhaul and repair helicopter engines. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba they just received their first 5 Rolls Royce engines last week fresh from the Middle East. Whether this means they will…
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….
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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!…
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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…