The 5,000th technological solution has just rolled off SECO/WARWICK’s production line, confirming the Group’s ongoing growth and global standing as one of the leading names in metal heat treatment.
This symbolic moment is the result of decades of innovation, investment and global expansion. The five-thousandth SECO/WARWICK device is a unique, powerful line of atmospheric electric furnaces designed for bright annealing of high-alloy tubes. The partner –Alleima, a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys– has previously ordered vacuum and retort devices from SECO/WARWICK. The current order will be used in the production of components for nuclear solutions.
The Power of Numbers
Today, SECO/WARWICK is a global organization, comprised of seven companies across three continents, employing over 900 people, of whom as many as 60 percent are engineers. The company supplies its technologies to customers in 70 countries worldwide, supporting strategic industries – from aerospace, energy, and automotive, to nuclear and medical sectors, and now, with its five-thousandth solution, boasts an impressive track record of achievements.
“SECO/WARWICK Group solutions are manufactured in five production plants with a total area of nearly 50,000 m² – in Poland, the USA, China and India. That’s an area equivalent to seven full-size soccer field. In Asia and North America, production spaces have reached an impressive combined area of 13,500 m² in India and China, 23,350 m² in America, and 12,000 m² in Europe. Our brand’s five-thousandth solution is a source of pride, a commitment, and proof of continuous development and growth, today measured by the number of solutions produced,” said Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of the SECO/WARWICK Group.
A Reason to Celebrate
“Such a round and significant number of implemented solutions is not only a reason for pride but also for celebration. We are pleased to be able to mark this important event together with our Partner, whose solution is currently on our production floor. It’s no accident – the chosen technology is unique, impressive, and perfectly highlights the importance of this moment. Partnership is one of our key values, so we couldn’t imagine not sharing this joy with the Client. That’s why inviting Sweden’s Alleima Group to our plant was a natural choice,” explained Katarzyna Sawka, Vice President of Marketing at the SECO/WARWICK Group.
“Our cooperation with SECO/WARWICK has lasted many years and spans various technologies – from vacuum to retort devices. The current solution, to be used in the production of components for nuclear solutions, marks another step in our shared development path. We are delighted to celebrate this milestone together – because partnership and trust are the foundations of modern industry. The 5,000th implementation is a testament to quality which we have witnessed as partners for years,” said Magnus Mellberg, Production Unit Manager Nuclear, Tube division at Alleima.
SECO/WARWICK – Guinness World Record Product Contenders
SECO/WARWICK remains one of the few manufacturers worldwide combining expertise in five core heat treatment technologies: vacuum heat treatment, atmosphere heat treatment, heat exchanger brazing, aluminium treatment, and vacuum metallurgy.
At the end of June, the value of the order backlog stood at PLN 679.1 million, PLN 44 million higher than in the first half of 2024. The largest share of the backlog is held by the VME segment (about 50%), while the VAC and ALU segments account for around 18% each.
Over the years, SECO/WARWICK has delivered devices that could often be contenders for the Guinness World Records. These include a 32-metre-long vacuum chamber used in the nuclear industry, matching the length of the world’s longest bus; a furnace for the ITER thermonuclear reactor coils, able to hold a load weighing 120 metric tons – as much as 30 Indian elephants; and a record breaking graphite purification furnace reaching 2,400°C and 100 bar, making it one of the most advanced devices of its kind globally. These are just some of the extreme solutions in SECO/WARWICK’s portfolio.
“Years of experience have taught us that in metal heat treatment and metallurgy, pushing boundaries and setting new, better standards is a continuous process that cannot be stopped. The needs of our Partners are the benchmark for our innovation. We often create ‘tailor-made’ solutions, adapted to very individual technological requirements. This approach allows us, in the world of heat treatment, to be not just a manufacturer of equipment but a true participant in the process, one who listens to Partners and can engage with them in a dialogue based on mutual trust,” commented S. Woźniak.
Broadening Horizons – Not Only Production at SECO/WARWICK
In recent years, the Group has significantly expanded its production capacities. RETECH, SECO/WARWICK’s US company, doubled its plant size in New York State in 2023. In India, near Pune, a new 4,000 m² assembly hall was built, capable of producing four continuous brazing lines or over 20 vacuum devices simultaneously. In China, the plant produces 20 CAB lines and up to 10 vacuum furnaces annually.
Currently, the Group’s largest market is the United States, accounting for over 40% of total sales. Europe is second with around 32%, while Asia generates approximately 18%. All other markets together represent about 10% of sales.
SECO/WARWICK consistently demonstrates its ability to set global standards. From its 100-year-old American roots, SECO/WARWICK has grown into a global leader in modern industrial technologies, holding over 70 patents and trademarks.
The 5,000th solution, a true jubilee moment, is not only a symbol of success but also a harbinger of further innovations and investments that will shape the future of heat treatment and metallurgy worldwide.
