A leading automotive manufacturer has selected UPC-Marathon’s cutting-edge EndoFlex L generators to enhance its heat-treatment operations. As part of a forward-thinking initiative to improve manufacturing, the automaker is reinforcing its commitment to increasing production efficiency while aligning with sustainability and cost management goals.

The facility specializes in producing engine parts that require high durability and wear resistance. These components undergo carburizing, a heat-treatment process that hardens surfaces by introducing carbon into the material. To support this operation, endothermic gas is generated and supplied by specialized equipment. However, the facility’s aging, gas-heated generators had become a bottleneck, consuming excessive natural gas and contributing to CO₂ emissions. Seeking a more efficient and eco-conscious solution, the automaker turned to UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex company, to supply five advanced, electrically heated EndoFlex L endothermic gas generators.

Designed specifically for carburizing, the EndoFlex L represents a breakthrough in controlled, efficient, and eco-conscious heat treatment. Its multi-retort design and precise temperature control enable optimized production of high-quality endothermic gas, ensuring consistent and stable delivery for carburizing heat treatment. By providing an on-demand source of endothermic gas only as needed, the system significantly reduces gas consumption and emissions, making it both a greener and more economical choice.

“The partnership extends beyond this project,” said Daniel Panny, Head of Sales Europe at UPC-Marathon. “Building on the success of past collaborations, where we upgraded legacy generators with the EndoInjector gas injection system to enhance and stabilize endothermic gas delivery, the customer selected the EndoFlex L for this major overhaul. This project illustrates how long-term supplier relationships can drive transformative advancements in industrial manufacturing.”

Set for commissioning early next year, the EndoFlex L systems will play a key role in the manufacturer’s modernization strategy, supporting its long-term economic and environmental objectives.