For 50 years CEC has been building its reputation as a world leader in quality heat processing technology. Over the years CEC has experienced phenomenal growth with over 3,400 installations worldwide, of which 75% are from repeat customers. With a comprehensive background in innovative heat processing technologies, and 110 U.S. and foreign patents, CEC can help turn any heat processing challenge around by lowering labor costs through increased automation, efficient process control and reduced energy consumption, while maintaining consistent product quality.  CEC specializes in Aluminum Heat Treatment Systems. CEC equipment encompasses the very latest in heat processing technology to help our customers compete more effectively and efficiently. CEC Aluminum Roller Hearth Furnaces, Aluminum Solution Heat Treatment Furnaces and Aluminum Thermal Systems can be configured for batch or continuous turnkey operation-as standalone systems or add-on modules to existing processing lines. Each project is built per the customer's specification with a complete and thorough understanding of the process needs.

CEC's worldwide experience is turning problem processes into profitable ones with both standard and innovative custom solutions to improve the bottom line of our customers.

Research & Development

In order to sustain profitable growth and continue to bring the newest innovations to customers, CEC supports a $1.6 million dollar in-house research & development department that provides direction and allocates resources toward the research, design and development of new and improved product lines for all CEC product divisions and their customers. CEC'S R&D group also provides value added support in confirming customer requirements for the thermal processing of their products.

Mission
CEC's mission is to achieve a consistent 25% growth rate by maximizing positive customer experience through continuous improvement and innovation of the highest quality thermal processing equipment and services. Our combined success provides our employees and their families challenging growth opportunities and a higher quality of life in their community.