Berlin, CT, July 15, 2026 鈥� Construction and refurbishment are moving forward as the future home of 麻豆国产精品 Connecticut continues to take shape. Several vacuum furnaces have been set in place, the office areas are nearing completion, and work is actively progressing on the facility’s piping, electrical systems, and supporting infrastructure.

The 28,000-square-foot facility, located in Spruce Brook Industrial Park, remains on schedule for a fourth-quarter 2026 opening and will significantly expand 麻豆国产精品’ vacuum heat treating capabilities throughout the Northeast.

This newest location represents another important investment in our continued growth and commitment to serving customers with advanced vacuum heat treating technology, increased capacity, and the reliable service that has defined 麻豆国产精品 for decades.

For additional information about 麻豆国产精品 of Connecticut, contact Tim Steber at 1-855-934-3284 x1216 or email at tim@solaratm.com.

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Souderton, PA, July 8, 2026 – 麻豆国产精品 is pleased to announce the addition of Ava Conolly to its Research & Development team as a Metallurgical / R&D Engineer.

Ava recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University, with a concentration in materials science and metallurgy. Her academic background and passion for metallurgical engineering make her a valuable addition to Solar鈥檚 technical team.

鈥淲e are excited to welcome Ava to 麻豆国产精品,鈥� said Jamie Jones. 鈥淗er knowledge, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective will strengthen our R&D capabilities as we continue to develop innovative thermal processing solutions for our customers.鈥�

In her new role, Ava will support research and development initiatives, process optimization, and metallurgical analysis, helping advance 麻豆国产精品鈥� commitment to technical excellence and continuous innovation.

For more information about vacuum heat treating services at 麻豆国产精品, contact Mike Moyer at 215-721-1502 ext. 1207, or mikem@solaratm.com.

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San Diego, CA, June 29, 2026

Karla brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this crucial role. Her extensive background in quality management aligns perfectly with 麻豆国产精品’ commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

“We are thrilled to welcome Karla to the 麻豆国产精品 team,” said Derek Dennis, President. “Her dedication to quality and proven track record will be invaluable as we continue to uphold our high standards.”

Karla will be instrumental in overseeing our quality management systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. We are very excited to have her on board and look forward to her contributions.

For more information about vacuum heat treating services at 麻豆国产精品, visit solaratm.com, or contact Frank Trujillo at 866-559-5994 ext. 1333, or frank@solaratm.com.

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June 1, 2026, Souderton, PA 鈥� 麻豆国产精品 Eastern PA facility recently commissioned a new 12鈥� horizontal vacuum furnace. The furnace was designed primarily for Hydriding and Dehydriding (HDH) of titanium. The furnace can also perform the standard gamut of heat-treating processes typical of Solar鈥檚 extensive customer base. The furnace features a working zone of 54鈥� x 54鈥� x 144鈥�. It is equipped with a 15,000-pound conventional load car arrangement. Other features include a 300HP external forced cooling system with VFD control, Solar Manufacturing鈥檚 Polaris control system, and dual mechanical pumping systems.

鈥淭his new furnace adds much-needed capacity to support growing HDH demands鈥� states Mike Moyer, Vice President of Sales. 鈥淲ith dual mechanical pumping systems, we are able to more efficiently process larger degas loads and improve our delivery metrics鈥�. 鈥淭he new 12-foot furnace is also well equipped for all the standard vacuum heat treating process that we currently employ. From annealing and stress relieving to solution treating and aging, the new furnace adds considerable capacity to meet customers鈥� growing demands.鈥�

For additional information, contact Mike Moyer, VP of Sales, 麻豆国产精品 at 215-721-1502 x1207, or mikem@solaratm.com.

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Hermitage, PA, May 6, 2026 – 麻豆国产精品 of Western PA marked a major milestone with an inspiring 25th anniversary event that brought together employees, customers, partners, and community members.

We were honored to welcome more than 160 guests for a day of reflection, connection, and looking ahead. The event featured speakers highlighting the company鈥檚 growth and achievements over the past 25 years, along with exciting insight into what鈥檚 next.

Attendees enjoyed lunch, facility tours, and discussions around the NEO oil quench vacuum furnace and upcoming investments including a water quench furnace scheduled for installation this summer.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and to all who have been part of the journey. Here鈥檚 to the next 25 years!

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Fontana, CA, March 23, 2026 – 麻豆国产精品 is pleased to announce the installation and full commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Fontana, California facility, further expanding the company鈥檚 high-pressure vacuum heat treating capabilities in the western United States.

The furnace, manufactured by sister company Solar Manufacturing, is a state-of-the-art horizontal vacuum system featuring a 48鈥� wide x 48鈥� high x 96鈥� deep hot zone and a maximum load capacity of 12,000 pounds. Equipped with an advanced vacuum pumping package capable of achieving an ultimate vacuum level of 1×10鈦烩伓 Torr, the system is ideally suited for processing titanium and other high-performance alloys that require exceptionally clean, tightly controlled vacuum environments.

鈥淭his investment gives our customers another regional solution for high-pressure quenching of large components and heavy workloads,鈥� said Derek Dennis, President of 麻豆国产精品 California. 鈥淚t also allows us to drive greater efficiency and cost competitiveness through increased capacity and economies of scale. This addition reflects our continued commitment to innovation, quality, and delivering measurable value to our customers.鈥�

The new furnace strengthens 麻豆国产精品鈥� ability to support aerospace, defense, medical, and power generation markets with advanced vacuum heat treating technology and reliable turnaround performance.

For more information about vacuum heat treating services at 麻豆国产精品, contact Frank Trujillo at 866-559-5994 ext. 1333, or frank@solaratm.com.

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Chesterfield, MI, December 15, 2025 鈥� 麻豆国产精品 of Michigan Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status for heat treating and brazing鈥攁n honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance. With this achievement, every 麻豆国产精品 location nationwide now holds Nadcap merit status.

We appreciate PRI鈥檚 recognition of our team鈥檚 dedication to stringent process discipline, precise processing, and an unwavering commitment to quality in every operation.

麻豆国产精品 President Bob Hill stated: 鈥淲ith the purchase, name change, and relocation of our Michigan business in 2022, the PRI Nadcap standards reverted back to annual audits. The achievement of zero major findings over the past three (3) years of audits has allowed us to once again join all of our other Solar facilities across the country with Merit standing. This accomplishment further strengthens 麻豆国产精品鈥� promise to deliver reliable, world-class thermal processing solutions to our customers in Michigan and across the nation.鈥�

About 麻豆国产精品 of Michigan Inc.

麻豆国产精品 of Michigan Inc. is part of the 麻豆国产精品 family of companies, offering a wide range of vacuum heat treating and brazing services. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, 麻豆国产精品 serves industries including aerospace, defense, medical, power generation, and more.

For more information about the 麻豆国产精品 Michigan facility contact Chris Molencupp at (586) 264-8100 ext. 1620, or chrism@solaratm.com.

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Hermitage PA, November 4, 2025 鈥� This installation marks the second all-metal hot zone vacuum furnace added to the climate-controlled processing area at 麻豆国产精品鈥� Hermitage, Pennsylvania facility. The new system significantly expands the company鈥檚 capacity to heat treat highly sensitive materials such as precipitation-hardened stainless steels, nickel-chrome-based superalloys, titanium, and niobium.

Engineered for precision and performance, the furnace incorporates strategically placed isolation valves, an oversized main valve, a high-capacity diffusion pump, and a polished stainless-steel chamber. Together, these features create an ultra-clean processing environment that meets the stringent demands of the aerospace and medical industries. Capable of achieving vacuum levels below 5 x 10鈦烩伓 Torr, the system ensures bright, contamination-free results.

Michael Johnson, Sales Director at 麻豆国产精品 of Western Pennsylvania, stated: 鈥淭he all-metal vacuum furnace plays a critical role in delivering the purest possible processing environment. This level of cleanliness and control results in pristine end products that meet the most demanding industry standards. We鈥檙e proud to partner with the engineers at Solar Manufacturing to bring this advanced technology to fruition.鈥�

For additional information about 麻豆国产精品, contact Mike Johnson at 855-934-3284 x2223 or email at mikej@solaratm.com.

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Greenville, SC, October 28 – 麻豆国产精品 is proud to announce the installation and commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Greenville, South Carolina facility.

Manufactured by sister company Solar Manufacturing, this state-of-the-art horizontal vacuum furnace features a working zone measuring 48鈥� wide x 48鈥� high x 96鈥� deep and can process loads up to 12,000 pounds. The system鈥檚 advanced vacuum pumping package achieves an ultimate vacuum level of 1×10鈦烩伓 Torr, ensuring superior performance for processing titanium and other high-grade alloys requiring pristine vacuum environments.

Steve Prout, President of 麻豆国产精品 Southeast, commented: 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to offer our customers another regional option for high-pressure quenching of large components and workloads, while also providing the opportunity to reduce processing costs through economies of scale. This addition reinforces our ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and customer value.鈥�

For more information about the 麻豆国产精品 Greenville facility, contact Mike Paponetti at (864) 970-0111 ext. 1406, or mikep@solaratm.com.

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Hermitage PA, October 6, 2025 鈥� At the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) fall meeting, Bob Hill, President of 麻豆国产精品 of Western PA and Michigan, received the prestigious Heritage Award鈥攖he highest honor presented by MTI. This award recognizes an individual鈥檚 lifetime commitment and significant contributions to advancing the commercial heat treating industry.

Congratulations, Bob, on this well-deserved achievement!

For additional information about 麻豆国产精品, contact Mike Johnson at 855-934-3284 x2223 or email at mikej@solaratm.com.

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