Aichelin to acquire Nitrex Heat Treating Solutions and UPC-Marathon
The Aichelin Group, headquartered in Mödling, Austria, is set to acquire the Nitrex Heat Treating Solutions and UPC-Marathon business divisions of Nitrex, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces and advanced nitriding technologies based in Montreal, Canada.
Nitrex’s range of heat-treating solutions and technologies includes its Horizontal Vacuum Furnace series, designed for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and sinter-based Additive Manufacturing applications.
This strategic acquisition brings together two complementary portfolios, strengthening Aichelin Group’s position as a global heat treatment solutions provider. By combining Nitrex’s expertise in nitriding furnaces and process technologies with Aichelin’s extensive technology offering, the combined group will provide a comprehensive range of heat treatment systems, digital solutions, and worldwide service support.
“We are proud to welcome Nitrex into the Aichelin Group. Together, we are shaping the future of industrial heat treatment by combining decades of innovation, trusted brands, and customer-driven solutions,” said Christian Grosspointner, CEO of Aichelin Group. “This acquisition allows us to expand our global technology portfolio and better serve manufacturers with reliable, energy-efficient, and digitally connected heat treatment solutions.”
Nitrex services a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and general manufacturing sectors. In addition to its nitriding and vacuum furnaces, the company’s portfolio includes process controls (UPC-Marathon) and QMULUS.ai, enabling customers to optimise performance, efficiency, and cost of ownership.
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