Penna Flame Industries

10/31/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Orr, recipient of the 2026 Metal Treating Institute Emerging Leader Award! 🎉

This award recognizes a commitment to professional development, advancing the heat treating industry, volunteering with MTI, and exemplary leadership.

Join us in celebrating Andrew and this exciting achievement! 👏

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween! Tonight’s treat? An extra hour of sleep! 👻

Before you drift off after all the spooky fun, remember to turn your clocks BACK one hour tonight if you observe daylight saving time. The change happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1. ⏰

Have a safe, sweet, and spook-tacular night! 🍬🦇

10/09/2026

Celebrating Mitch’s Retirement!

After 39 incredible years with Penna Flame Industries, Mitch Shablesky is beginning a well-earned retirement. Throughout his remarkable career, he has been a valued team member whose dedication and contributions have made a lasting impact.

Thank you, Mitch, for everything you have done for our team and our business. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter—may it be filled with happiness, relaxation, and plenty of new adventures!

Please join us in congratulating Mitch on an amazing career and wishing him a very happy retirement! 🎉👏

09/22/2026

Happy Fall from the Shop Floor!

Cooler weather, changing leaves, and another season of getting the job done right. We're proud of the hard work, craftsmanship, and teamwork our crew brings to every project - and grateful for the customers and partners who keep American Manufacturing moving.

🍂🍁What's your favorite part of fall: Football, Bonfires, Hunting Season, or Time in the Garage?🍂🍁

09/15/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Hunter Mersing on being named to Heat Treat Today's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!

This recognition celebrates rising leaders shaping the future of the heat treat industry, and we couldn't be prouder to see Hunter representing Penna Flame Industries on this list. He's become a trusted operator of our largest and most complex spin flame hardening system, and his drive for continuous improvement — from ongoing technical training to leadership development — reflects the kind of talent that keeps pushing our industry forward.

As his feature puts it, Hunter brings "technical excellence, initiative, and a genuine desire to keep improving."

Well-earned recognition, Hunter — congratulations on this achievement! 👏

Read his full feature: https://www.heattreattoday.com/40-under-40-2026/hunter-mersing-heat-treat-today-40-under-40/

07/01/2026

06/22/2026

Penna Flame is proud to sponsor the dedicated and inspired Robotics team from North Catholic at the FIRST Robotics competition!

Penna Flame Industries’ Jeremy Dischman, Mike Orr, and his young son Jace had a great time experiencing the energy, teamwork, and creativity on display throughout the event. From the busy pits where competitors fine-tuned their robots to the high-action matches on the field, it was an impressive day from start to finish.

Final standings:
Winning Alliance: Team 5740, The Trojanators (captain); Team 117, Steel Dragons (1st pick); and Team 11456, Ruff Creek RoboMiners (2nd pick).
Finalist Alliance: Team 48, Team E.L.I.T.E (captain); Team 1373, IgKnighters (1st pick); and Team 4150, FRobotics (2nd pick).

Congratulations to all the teams, mentors, teachers, families, and volunteers who helped make the competition such a success. We were honored to support these students as they put innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration into action.

06/12/2026

We sincerely appreciate our customers and thank you for your continued business! As always, meeting your needs remain our top priority.

Please note the following schedule updates for Summer 2026:

Independence Day Holiday
PFI will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.

PFI will be closed on Fridays from July 3rd through September 4th, 2026. Closure dates are as follows:
July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, and September 4.

Stress Relief
Please ensure all stress relief work is delivered to our facility by 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays for inclusion in the weekend oven run.

05/12/2026

Penna Flame is proud to stand with the heat treating industry—today and for the long haul. Our commitment is about showing up, supporting the people and processes behind the work, and continuously helping customers improve performance, reliability, and results.
It was great connecting with so many dedicated professionals at the MTI Spring Meeting. We’re sharing a few highlights below—THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to visit, talk shop, and strengthen our industry community. Baby Aidan Orr (Future Leader, Penna Flame) made his rounds at the meeting, visiting with Amanda Motes (Director of Events, Metal Treating Institute), DeAnna Morrison (Director of Publications and MTI Online Academy, Metal Treating Institute), and from Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.: Andy Wilkosz (President) and Diana Peters Wilkosz (Vice President of Administration).

04/27/2026

Bring Your Child to Work Day reminded us that family is a part of our workplace community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day memorable for our employees and their children.