Solar Atmospheres

Primary NAICS Code

332811

Employee Size

201-500

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Souderton, PA

Founded

1983

UEI

W7B3R3W2R9D5

CAGE

01MJ3

Solar Atmospheres is a family-owned commercial heat-treating company that provides vacuum heat treating and brazing, with more than 90 furnaces across seven U.S. facilities. Founded in 1984, it operates the world’s largest commercial vacuum furnace, capable of processing loads up to 48 feet long and 150,000 pounds. Its aerospace-focused work is supported by on-site metallurgical laboratories and ISO 9001, AS9100, and Nadcap accreditations.

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