Within a short period of 2½ months from breaking ground, Solar Atmospheres of Western PA's construction project to house the largest commercial vacuum furnace in the world is progressing on time.

Aided by an unseasonably warm winter, the new 18,000 square foot building should be fully enclosed by the end of January.

Once the 20 ton crane is installed and the floor is poured, the building will be ready to accept delivery of the massive chambers in mid-February from Youngberg Industries located in Belvidere, Illinois.

Due to the magnitude of the project, the vacuum furnace will be cooperatively built on site by both Solar Manufacturing and Solar Atmospheres of Western PA employees.

Bob Hill, President of Solar Atmospheres of Western PA, states “We are all anxiously waiting to roll up our sleeves to build this one of a kind furnace. We continue to accept deliveries of all of the major components from our sister company Solar Manufacturing. Our warehouse next door is filling up fast with these critical items. It will be extremely exciting to assemble and ultimately place into production this one of a kind vacuum furnace which is primarily earmarked to serve the needs of the aerospace and nuclear markets around the world.”