In the North American heat treating industry, potential comes in many forms, and learning to utilize it is what can change the industry from mediocre to extraordinary. East Carolina Metal Treating, a North Carolina heat treater, has embraced the potential in their past and present heat treat equipment, new digital technologies, and their irreplaceable, diverse employees to unlock their status as a stand-out heat treater.
Since 1976 when they boasted only a single salt pot, East Carolina Metal Treating has increased the range of their heat treating equipment significantly. Today, the company has three cryogenic units (36 x 36 x 48 inches), five atmosphere furnaces (36 x 36 x 48 inches), and four inductions units — to name just a few. This array of equipment has enabled the company to serve a wide range of industries (including the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries) with quality service and a fast turnaround time with offerings including a metallurgical hardness testing lab.
Embracing all the potential modern equipment brings requires new monitoring and documentation technology. This new technology, in turn, provides additional potential for continual improvement. Integral to this improvement is Bluestreak, a provider of management solutions, which provides the company with a secure, organized place to process furnace charts, customer documents, and much more. Embracing this particular technology helps the company to achieve a high level of customization in their heat treating processes as no one process is the same.
This modern equipment and new technology would be a dead end were it not for a trained team to use and apply it. Because of this, East Carolina Metal Treating makes it a high priority to utilize the potential of their team. The company believes each team member brings a different perspective on how to approach the complex problems that arise in heat treating, from the production line to the accounting department. Unlocking the potential of this 95-person team has yielded a reputation for providing quality service and a strong customer base.
Harnessing the potential of equipment, technology, and people creates an even brighter future for East Carolina Metal Treating. In the next five to ten years, they plan to expand their range of equipment by adding aluminum quenching equipment. This will require an increase in the team’s technological capabilities, which they will address by training the 3rd generation of owner/operators, adding 20,000 square feet to their new facility in Lynchburg, VA, and creating a third facility in the southeast/mid-Atlantic region. With this ability to embrace a diverse team and new heat treat technologies, East Carolina Metal Treating is excited for a bright future.
East Carolina Metal Treating, Inc.
1117 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27603
United States
