News from Industrial Furnace Company, Thermcraft, Inc.

PRESS RELEASE

January 2012
Press release for immediate release

Thermcraft, Inc. has partnered with B.W.C.Technologies, Ltd., to further industrialize their patented LQF-technology.

The Liquid Quench Fluidization (LQF) process was engineered and developed by Thermcraft, Inc. The LQF technology is a patent-pending liquid quench technology used in the heat treatments of medium and high carbon wire products. The LQF is a Lead-free, environmentally friendly process replacing the molten lead, salt or fluidization media. The LQF process is precisely adjustable for each steel grade TT-curve and will result in a higher concentration of the desirable pearlitic structure.
Thermcraft has designed and built successful smaller scale production units. Together with B.W.C.Technologies, Ltd., full-scale production units will be built for the different product applications in the ferrous wire industry.

For further information, please contact Thermcraft at +1 336 784 4800 or
info@thermcraftinc.com or on the web at www.thermcraftinc.com

PRESS RELEASE

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
November 2011

Thermcraft, Inc. and Electrotherm Industry announce their joint partnership to better serve their customers throughout the United States and Canada.

Thermcraft, Inc. is an international leading manufacturer of high quality thermal processing equipment. Manufacturing laboratory and production furnaces, recirculating ovens, vacuum formed ceramic fiber heaters, cast heaters, heater coils, air heaters, ovens, kilns and diffusion heaters, for application temperatures up to 1700°C (3092°F). Thermcraft product categories range from standard quick-ship designs, to fully customized solutions. At Thermcraft, customer service is our number one priority.

Electrotherm Industry designs, develops, manufactures and markets precision forging and heat treatment furnaces for the Aerospace, Medical, and Energy industries. Electrotherm addresses the specific needs of each industry with dedicated solutions based on the common core of stringent precision process requirements meeting NADCAP quality standards and AMS-2750D. Our specialty is in providing turn-key solutions, including automation. With Electrotherm, you will find all pre-heat and heat treat solutions in one place.

The two companies have joined forces not only to provide you with the very best quality products, but also to provide customer support, service, and sales that are second to none.

In addition, the two companies announce that Scott Miller will join the team as Sales Manager in the US. With over 30+ years of manufacturing, engineering and sales experience, Scott is available at any time to discuss your equipment needs.

Scott will be located in St. Louis, MO. and can be reached by cell phone @ 314-726-4743 or via e-mail at smiller@electrotherm.co.il

Electrotherm Electrical & Metals Products Ltd.
Ramat Gabriel Ind. Park. POB 232
Migdal HaEmek 23101 Israel
T:+972 77 8660 631 F:+972 4 644 1433
www.electrothermindustry.com

40th Anniversary

SPECIAL SECTION/FIRING & DRYING: Thermcraft Celebrates 40 Years
by Teresa McPherson
February 1, 2011

Thomas M. Crafton, Thermcraft president.

Thermcraft Winston-Salem campus.

Thermcraft Inc. was founded on January 7, 1971, by current CEO Morris L. Crafton. The company began operations on the second floor of a downtown Winston-Salem building, but soon required additional space and moved to a larger facility the next year. Thermcraft currently operates in a state-of-the-art facility with 3600 square feet of office space and another 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The 12-acre tract of land provides additional space for future expansion.

Over the years, the company has made several investments to grow the business. In 1982, due to increasing demand for its heating equipment, the company added a high-bay area and a 10-ton bridge crane to the facility. At the same time, space for the manufacturing of diffusion heaters for the semiconductor industry was added. An off-site warehouse was built in 1989.

Heavy-gauge semiconductor diffusion heater department.

Several acquisitions were made thereafter, including the assets of Automated Technology Systems in 1990; in 1991, the assets of Marshall Furnace Co. were purchased. Two years later, Thermcraft purchased the assets of Accutherm Inc. and thus expanded its line to offer Accutherm-style furnaces. In 1996, Thermcraft purchased the assets of Lab-Temp Inc. and moved that company's operations to Winston-Salem, again increasing its product line offering. In 2000, the assets of Therm-Pro were purchased, moved into the Winston-Salem factory and merged into the Thermcraft line. Then in 2001, the Trans Temp Co. was purchased and its production line moved to the Winston-Salem facilities. This addition of the Transparent furnace line has helped build the complete Thermcraft product line with a focus on the company's customers' needs.

Custom manufacturing area with 10-ton bridge crane.

Last year, Thermcraft introduced the eXPRESS-LINE, a full new series of standard laboratory furnaces, ovens, and control systems, based on customer and market demands. The product offering includes a full line of both solid and split tube furnaces, as well a series of 1200°C (2000°F) rated box furnace and recirculating air box ovens for temperatures of 225°C (477°F) and 260°C (500°F). All of the eXPRESS-LINE equipment can be delivered within two weeks.

Box furnace manufacturing.

Thermcraft's mission statement, "Through a team approach, we are dedicated to providing quality, cutting edge heating solutions in an efficient and timely manner," has helped it to evolve into the company it is today, says Thomas M. Crafton, president. In addition, a diversity of markets and the ability to provide custom products specific to each customer have helped the company to thrive.

"Our success is from working with the customer to provide customized, specialized products for their processing requirements," Crafton says. "We've been very customer oriented when supporting our customers; we treat them the way we would want to be treated."

Teresa McPherson

Teresa McPherson is a Managing Editor at BNP Media.

Spirit of Christmas

PRESS RELEASE

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Holiday Season 2011

Thermcraft continues its tradition of giving this holiday season.

Thermcraft Incorporated of Winston-Salem North Carolina and the employees of Thermcraft bring holiday cheer to Forsyth County families in need. Working together with the Salvation Army, Thermcraft will donate sixty boxes of food this holiday season. Bell Ringer A number of Thermcraft employees have also volunteered time as bell ringers for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign. Public contributions to Salvation Army kettles enable the organization to continue its year-round efforts at helping those who would otherwise be forgotten.

"During these tough economic times when many families are in need, it is heartwarming to see our employees give donations of time, food and financial contributions to our community." Said Tom Crafton President of Thermcraft Incorporated.

Each box contains food staples that will help out families with meals for this holiday season. They will be distributed to Forsyth County families this December 2011.

The entire Thermcraft family joins together this Holiday Season in wishing you Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe and Happy New year!