Braddock Metallurgical Awarded MTI’s Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award
The Metal Treating Institute was proud to honor this year’s outstanding industry award winners during the Final Night Awards Dinner on September 24th at the 2025 Fall Meeting in Napa, CA.
At the heart of MTI’s success is the spirit of service and volunteer leadership. Every individual and company recognized has made significant investments of time, talent, and resources—whether serving on committees, contributing on the Board of Trustees, or advancing initiatives that strengthen the entire heat treating industry. Their efforts reflect a belief in being part of something larger than themselves: a movement to build a stronger, more innovative, and world-class industry for generations to come.
MTI extends its deepest gratitude to all of our volunteers for their vision, passion, and dedication. Your leadership is what makes MTI thrive.
Following is the full list of individuals and companies who were recognized for their excellence, leadership, and service to the heat treating industry:
Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award:
Braddock Metallurgical
This award, given in partnership with Heat Treat Today and the MTI Educational Foundation, recognizes the company who has demonstrated a level of excellence in quality programs, pollution/hazardous waste control, and community involvement/leadership. Braddock Metallurgical is a multi-plant operation with plants from New Jersey to Puerto Rico.
MTI Associate of the Year:
ECM USA
Given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment over the previous year to the betterment of the Metal Treating Institute, with one or more notable accomplishments.
Heritage Award:
Bob Hill – Solar Atmospheres of Western PA
This award is given out sparingly, and is the "most prestigious" of all MTI awards. It is given in recognition of the individual’s lifetime commitment to the betterment of the commercial heat treating industry, with one or more notable accomplishments.
Award of Industry Merit:
Johanna Lisa – Continental Heat Treating
Given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment to the betterment of the commercial heat treating industry, with one or more significant accomplishments.
M. Lance Miller Legend Award:
Jim Orr – Penna Flame Industries
Given in recognition of a lifetime commitment to the betterment of the Metal Treating Institute, with one or more notable accomplishments.
Distinguished Service Award:
Jason Breuer – GFI Metal Treating
Given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment over the previous year to the betterment of the Metal Treating Institute, with one or more notable accomplishments.
Emerging Leader Award:
Jason Orosz – Nitrex
This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment towards professional development through the Young Executive Series Program (YES) and/or the MTI Online Academy, a commitment to advancement of the heat treating industry, made an impact on the Institute through volunteering at the Chapter or National Level, and demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities.
MTI Presidents Award:
Jim Orr – Penna Flame Industries
Given in recognition of current/ongoing helpfulness over the previous year to the President and Board of Trustees of the Metal Treating Institute.
MTI would like to congratulate all of the 2025 award winners, and thank them for their service, leadership, and excellence to the Institute and the heat treating industry.