History

Our unsurpassed customer service, high quality standards, prompt turnaround, commitment to research and development, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology have led us to where we are today.

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2023

• AHT MidPort increases gas nitriding size capabilities
• Executive leadership team promotions include Joel Robinson (Human Resources), John Ludeman (Vice President, Operations) and Jill Manning (Controller)
• Recognized as an "Employer of Choice" for the sixth time

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2022

• Induction Hardening service added to another AHT location. Now available in Cullman, Alabama.
• Recognized as an "Employer of Choice"

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2021

• Added two new induction units at Burton Ave. location in Waterloo, Iowa
• Recognized as an "Employer of Choice"
• Added a new service: Cryogenic Treatment

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2020 

• Added gas nitriding to our Nadcap accreditation at our MidPort location (already accredited in ion nitriding)
• Recognized as "Employer of Choice"

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2019

• Our Burton facility in Waterloo, IA installed 2 new induction machines.
• Our MidPort facility (corporate headquarters) installed 3 new gas nitriding units and completed 15,000 sq. ft. building expansion. (READ MORE)
• Won multiple awards including Business of the Year and Family Business of the Year.

SEE OUR AWARDS

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2018

• AHT achieves the highest Nadcap merit status possible and breaks ground on a new 15,000 square foot expansion at its corporate headquarters!
• They also make the switch from ISO/TS to ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016.

SEE OUR CERTIFICATIONS

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2017

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. adds hot straightening to the list of services we offer.
• Mike Woods becomes president of AHT; Gary Sharp continues to be Owner/CEO.

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2015

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. invests in the future with three new pieces of equipment purchased and installed,
  expanding capacity at all locations and adding gas nitriding (FNC) and UltraOx® capabilities to Cullman, AL!

LEARN ABOUT ULTRAOX

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2013

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. receives Nadcap accreditation for ion nitriding and AQS at the MidPort Facility!

See our Certifications

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2012

• AHT trademarks its FNC and black oxidation process as UltraOx® and adds seven pieces of equipment to expand
  its service offerings.

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2011

• MidPort facility installs two 15 foot gas nitride units.

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2009

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. CEO Gary Sharp named one of the 25 Most Influential People in the Heat Treat Industry, according to The Monty.

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2007

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. reaches 150 employees.
• Burton facility expansion (25,000 square feet).
• Cullman, Alabama facility opens (40,000 square feet) and installs one of the world's largest UltraGlow® Ion Nitride units.

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2006

• Monroe facility installs first UltraGlow® Gas Nitride unit.
• Burton facility acquires three 3,000 pound batch furnaces.

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2005

• Monroe facility expansion (16,000 square feet).
• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. receives ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification.

See our Certifications

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2004

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. reaches 100 employees.

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2000

• AHT expands to include Carburizing and Carbonitriding services.

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1999

• Corporate Office and Service Center on MidPort Blvd. in Waterloo, IA opens - 40,000 square feet. MidPort facility
  designs and installs two new UltraGlow® Ion Nitride units.

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1996

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. becomes the first heat treat provider to be certified to ISO9002/QS9000 in the USA.

SEE OUR CERTIFICATIONS

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1995

• Monroe, Michigan facility opens.
• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. reaches 50 employees.

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1993

• AHT expands to include UltraGlow® Induction Hardening services.

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1992

• Additional Burton facility expansion in Waterloo, Iowa (6,000 square feet).

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1988

• Burton facility expansion in Waterloo, Iowa (6,000 square feet).

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1981

• Advanced Heat Treat Corp. is established by Gary Sharp on Burton Avenue in Waterloo, IA with 12 investors,
  two personnel and two UltraGlow® Ion Nitride units (3,200 square feet).