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Press release

Solar Atmospheres acquires Vac-Met

29/08/2022

Press releaseIssued by Solar Atmospheres of Michigan (formerly Vac Met Inc.) and published as received — not written by Airframer’s editors.
Solar Atmospheres acquires Vac-Met
Pictured left to right: 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-Me.

Solar Atmospheres, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vac-Met, Inc. With locations in Warren and Fraser, Michigan, Vac-Met has built a strong heat treating presence in the Midwest over the last 41 years. 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 USA. Their goals of providing state-of-the-art commercial heat treating, primarily in a vacuum environment, aligns perfectly 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 an impressive 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.”