Vac-Met, Inc., a heat treater in the Midwest for 41 years, has been acquired by a North American commercial heat treater.
The addition of Vac-Met within the Solar Family of Companies will increase the total commercial vacuum heat treating and brazing facilities to a total of five (5) plants across the U.S. Their goals of providing commercial heat treating, primarily in a vacuum environment, aligns with Solar’s mission.
Joseph White will continue to head the day-to-day operations of Vac-Met’s nine (9) vacuum furnaces, while leading a team that he has built over the years. Joseph will report to Robert Hill, president of Solar Atmospheres of Western PA. Robert Hill states, "We look forward to continuing to provide unparalleled vacuum thermal processing services to Vac-Met’s valued customers while expanding Solar’s footprint. Solar is excited to support a dedicated and loyal employee base and welcome them to the Solar Team. Together, we will grow the business with unwavering commitment to honesty as our core value."
(Pictured left to right in the image above: Bob Hill, President, Solar Atmospheres of Western PA and Vac-Met; William Jones, Owner/CEO, Solar Family of Companies; Joe White, Vice President of Operations, Vac-Met)
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