PITTCON 08

There's lots happening in the heat treat business these days, what with consolidations, corporations merging, expanding, contracting.......changing.

I was down in New Orleans for PITTCON '08 this past week. Not much for the average furnace looking type guy, but....

Thermcraft was showing a new line of products that looked interesting. They've been around for almost 40 years and their new line looks promising.......sleek design, more lab friendly than their industrial looking products. Good looking controllers.

Carbolite was also there, showing a great line of products and Rob Harms was there in person. Always nice to talk with someone who's been around since God invented fire,...and heat.
Rob started in the Industry with Lindberg in Watertown, Wisconsin way back in the late 70's. He's forgotten more than I'll ever know. As always, he's gracious and willing to share his knowledge with one and all.
One of the best if you ask me.

Nabertherm showed as well, but how many furnace companies can a guy like me represent....is 10 too many?????.....15 too much? You never know.

Saw some good blues guys as well....hey it's New Orleans, can't pass up the music in that city, it's everywhere. Gotta have some fun while I'm out on the road doing business.

I saw Big AL at a small club on Bourbon Street. They don't call him the largest guy in show business for nothing as Big Al is well over 400 lbs....well over. But a great singer and a good band.
Bourbon Street is a hoot for anyone over 30 who's not drinking and just observing the crowd. How this particular street came to allow that kind of behavior is beyond me. But it sure is an interesting view.

I will be back there for Jazzfest at the end of April....can't wait. Jazzfest is one of the best parties in America.

Labels: furnaces, ovens, PITTCON

posted by Burt @ 5:12 PM