As heat treating companies begin setting goals for 2027, many leadership teams are discussing the same challenges: market uncertainty, recruiting and retaining workers, experienced employees retiring, rising operational costs, and the fast pace of change. These challenges deserve a place in every... Continue Reading
MTI’s fourth quarter webcast series brings Members valuable insights into economic trends, leadership, artificial intelligence, and technical standards. As companies prepare for 2027, these sessions offer an opportunity to strengthen management teams and identify practical improvements... Continue Reading
Where are heat treating companies finding their strongest growth opportunities? A comparison of MTI Members’ responses with ITR Economics’ August 2026 forecast reveals meaningful alignment in aerospace and defense, along with differences that deserve attention as companies develop... Continue Reading
Furnaces North America 2026 is coming to Indianapolis October 12–14, and MTI Members have every reason to be there. If you plan to attend, book your hotel room by close of business September 25. The FNA room block closes tomorrow. FNA brings the heat treating industry together at a time... Continue Reading
Choosing a new ERP system is a major decision for any heat treating company. The system must support the way work moves through the plant, from quoting and scheduling to job tracking, quality documentation, invoicing, and reporting. With so much at stake, knowing where to begin can be a... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute will host its Annual Business Meeting during the MTI Fall Meeting, held in Conjunction with Furnaces North America 2026. The meeting will be held at 7:00 am on October 14 in room 125 in the Indiana Convention Center. During the business meeting, Nominating Chair, Paul... Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from an emerging technology to a practical business tool for commercial and captive heat treaters. The AI & Smart Manufacturing Track at Furnaces North America 2026, taking place on Wednesday, October 14, will show attendees how AI is already helping... Continue Reading
We do not have a one-size-fits-all economy in 2026; mild aggregate growth is masking uneven outcomes across consumer, industrial, and construction markets. These divergent outcomes are due in part to differing sensitivities to sticky long-term interest rates, inflationary pressures, and... Continue Reading
High-performing employees do not develop by accident. They grow when they have convenient access to knowledge, trusted information, industry experts, and a professional community that helps them succeed. Because employee engagement is a leading factor in the success of any heat-treat plant, MTI... Continue Reading
Putting the Knowledge Every Heat-Treating Plant Needs in the Palm of Your Hand The Metal Treating Institute is expanding its quarterly live webcast series with the addition of a NEW Artificial Intelligence Track. AI joins MTI’s existing webcast tracks focused on Leadership Development,... Continue Reading
The heat treating industry is entering a period of significant and permanent change. Labor shortages, artificial intelligence, increasing compliance requirements, evolving customer expectations, environmental pressures, and new technologies are reshaping how heat treaters operate and compete. The... Continue Reading
MTI CEO, Tom Morrison, interviewed Jay Owen, CEO of Business Builders. Jay is heavily involved in the AI revolution and has spoken at numerous MTI national events. Watch the full replay with your team by CLICKING HERE, or view on MTI’s mobile app, MTI Connect, under the “Artificial... Continue Reading
