Progressive Steel Treating

In 1994, FPM stamped its mark on the Rockford, Ill., area with the acquisition of Ipsen Commercial Heat Treating. With continuous mesh belt processing, automated pusher, automated induction hardening of fasteners along with the patented Nitrotec surface treatments, the Cherry Valley plant has carved a niche in specialized, high-volume processing. FPM Heat Treating was founded in 1979 to provide heat treating to the Chicago-area manufacturing community. From a modest beginning, FPM has grown to be one of the nation's largest commercial heat-treating companies. FPM offers a wide variety of heat-treat processes, servicing more than 3,000 customers from the Midwest and surrounding states. It has teams of atmosphere heat- treating practitioners and metallurgists and knows how to control the many process variables to satisfy challenging original equipment manufacturers and military specifications.

The Duffy Company, located in Palatine, IL, has been the exclusive North American distributor of Condursal stop-off paints for over 30 years, catering specifically to the Heat Treating Industry. Renowned for their exceptional quality and consistency, Condursal products are recognized for performing flawlessly on the first attempt, making them a trusted choice among manufacturers. In addition to the Condursal line, The Duffy Company also offers a range of supplementary items that promise significant savings and unparalleled quality. Their commitment to delivering world-class heat-treating products solidifies their reputation as a leader in the industry. Generated from the website

Founded in 1979, FPM Heat Treating is one of the largest commercial heat treating companies that specializes in a variety of heat treating processes in the United States. It serves clients in the automotive, construction and agricultural equipment industries. The company offers annealing, normalizing, tempering, vacuum hardening, laboratory testing, blast cleaning and stress relieving services. FPM Heat Treating provides batch, continuous belt, vacuum and pusher furnaces. In addition, it specializes in secondary and auxiliary processes. The company also offers plating, black oxide, chemical cleaning and passivating services. It serves over 3,000 individuals in the Greater Midwest area. FPM Heat Treating has locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.