Abbott Furnace

What Abbott Furnace does

Abbott Furnace Company, founded in 1982 by Tom Schloder in St. Marys, Pennsylvania (originally as Abbott Control Systems), designs and manufactures custom-engineered continuous belt industrial furnaces for thermal processing applications including sintering, annealing, brazing, heat treating, tempering, hardening, controlled atmosphere brazing (CAB), metal injection molding (MIM), and additive manufacturing. The company operates a broad product portfolio spanning industrial furnaces, atmosphere generators (dissociated ammonia, endothermic gas, methanol control), and specialty add-on systems such as the proprietary Vulcan Delube System, Nautilus Delube System, VariCool Convective Cooling, and Quality Delube Processor (QDP), supported by exclusive North American manufacturing rights to Drever industrial annealing and bright annealing furnaces. With over 900 furnace installations across 15 countries, an in-house R&D team led by a Ph.D., ISO/IEC 17025 calibration accreditation held since 1992, and integration with major PLC/SCADA platforms (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, Citect, Wonderware, WinCC, RsView), Abbott provides engineered thermal process solutions to industries including powder metallurgy, battery production, ammunition, automotive heat exchangers, biomass energy, and defense.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time sales of custom-engineered capital equipment, complemented by recurring revenue from a dedicated spare parts division, scheduled maintenance and repair services, furnace retrofits and rebuilds, and accredited instrument calibration. Distribution is anchored by direct enterprise field sales, an 'Ask an Abbott Engineer' technical consultation channel, an annual Continuous Furnace & Brazing Symposium, tradeshow participation, bilingual webinars, and a regional operation in Mexico. Key customers include the U.S. Department of Defense and industrial manufacturers such as Metco Industries, with a March 2026 seven-zone continuous belt sintering furnace delivery representing a flagship installation of the company's latest in-house digital atmosphere control technology.

Name

Abbott Furnace

Legal name

Abbott Furnace Company

Website

https://abbottfurnace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Abbott Furnace Company is a private, U.S.-based manufacturer founded in 1982 that custom-engineers continuous belt industrial furnaces and atmosphere generators for thermal processing, serving powder metallurgy, battery, automotive, defense, and additive manufacturing customers across 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Furnaces & Thermal Processing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Treatment & Thermal Processing Furnaces (Hardening, Annealing, Induction) (IMAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial furnace manufacturing
• Continuous belt furnaces
• Thermal processing equipment
• Powder metallurgy sintering
• Controlled atmosphere brazing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Marys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Furnace Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom continuous belt industrial furnaces for various thermal processing applications including sintering, annealing, brazing, heat treating, tempering, hardening, and specialized processes. Furnaces are custom engineered to each customer's specific application requirements.
2. Spare Parts & Components: Supply of replacement spare parts and components for continuous belt furnace systems including thermocouples, heating elements, belts, muffles, control panel components, insulation materials, and custom fabrication of furnace components.
3. Repair & Maintenance Services: Industrial furnace repair services, component repairs, refurbishment of furnace muffles, and design/manufacture of new furnace muffles and coolers. Includes field service technicians and scheduled maintenance programs.
4. Instrument Calibration Services: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory services for temperature controllers and instruments. Includes atmosphere analysis, temperature profiling, and analytical services.
5. Furnace Upgrades & Retrofits: Industrial furnace upgrades including atmosphere panels, control systems, rebuilds and retrofits to extend lifespan and improve efficiency of existing furnaces.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Abbott Furnace Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered continuous belt industrial furnaces and specialty furnace products for thermal processing applications including sintering, annealing, brazing, heat treating, tempering, hardening, and steam treating. The company also produces supporting atmosphere generators, specialty add-on products, and provides spare parts, repair/maintenance, calibration, and custom metal fabrication services to industrial customers.

Product overview

Abbott Furnace Company is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered continuous belt industrial furnaces with over 40 years of experience and 900+ installations. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial furnaces including annealing, brazing, CAB, sintering, heat treating, hardening, tempering, high temperature, biomass, carbon felt, roller hearth, steam treatment, wire annealing, additive manufacturing, and specialty furnaces. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Industrial Furnaces (core products for thermal processing), Atmosphere Generators (supporting equipment including dissociated ammonia, endothermic gas, methanol control, and nitrogen moisturizing systems), and Specialty Furnace Products (add-on systems including Vulcan and Nautilus Delube Systems, VariCool Cooling, Vacuum Oil Impregnator, and maintenance/material systems). The company also provides full-service support including spare parts, custom muffles and fabrication, control systems, analytical services, instrument calibration (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited), repair and maintenance, rebuilds and retrofits, and research and development. Abbott holds exclusive North American rights to manufacture Drever industrial furnaces. All products are custom-designed and engineered for specific customer applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vulcan Delube System: Developed by Abbott Furnace Company to address lubricant removal challenges in powder metal component production. Uses precise atmosphere and temperature control for optimal lubricant extraction.
• Nautilus Delube System
• VariCool Convective Cooling System
• QDP (Quality Delube Processor)

Products and services

• Brazing Furnaces
• CAB (Controlled Atmosphere Brazing) Furnaces
• Annealing Furnaces
• Heat Treat Furnaces
• Sintering Furnaces
• High Temperature Pusher Furnace
• Biomass Furnaces
• Carbon Felt Furnaces
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Furnaces
• Molded Pulp Drying Ovens
• Roller Hearth Furnaces
• Steam Treatment Furnaces
• Tempering/Draw Furnaces
• Wire Annealing Furnaces
• Ammunition Heat Treat Lines
• Glass-to-Metal Seal Furnaces
• Hardening Furnaces
• Additive Manufacturing Furnaces
• Vulcan Delube System
• Nautilus Delube System
• Quality Delube Processor (QDP)
• VariCool Convective Cooling System
• Dissociated Ammonia Generator
• Endothermic Gas Generator
• Nitrogen Moisturizing System
• Furnace Spare Parts & Components
• Drever Industrial Furnaces & Spare Parts
• Furnace Repair & Maintenance Services
• Instrument Calibration Services
• Furnace Rebuilds & Retrofits
• Control & Software Systems
• Analytical Services
• Research & Development Services
• Furnace Muffles & Cooling Systems
• Custom Metal Fabrication & Repair Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Furnace construction with 6" walls for superior insulation and reduced equipment surface temperatures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments18 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Battery Machine Builders (US BMB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025US BMB is an initiative dedicated to fortifying the U.S. battery supply chain by encouraging adoption of American-made machines and equipment. Abbott Furnace is united alongside a strong roster of U.S. battery equipment manufacturers to bolster the battery supply chain.
• University Research PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Abbott Furnace collaborates with leading universities to drive innovation in emerging technologies, developing new and enhanced products through academic partnerships.
• Brazilian Manufacturing PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Partnership with a company in Brazil during the 1990s to manufacture and service equipment in South America, extending Abbott's geographic reach into that region.
• European Heat Treat Furnace CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Partnership with a European heat treat furnace company to build their equipment in the USA, allowing Abbott to expand manufacturing capabilities and serve new markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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