Despatch is a member of ITW EAE, a division of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., and has specialized in thermal processing for over 100 years and is actively using this technical expertise to provide innovative solutions to critical applications in a broad range of markets and cutting edge technology worldwide.

Thermal processing of materials is a critical step in manufacturing quality products. The world’s top manufacturers rely on Despatch for annealing, curing, bonding, drying, aging and heat treating of electronics, polymers, composites, rubber, textiles, ceramics and aluminum. Despatch manufactures small laboratory ovens as well as large batch ovens and conveyor ovens for complex, high-volume production – ovens that deliver consistent, reliable results. 

For more than 40 years, carbon fiber manufacturers have utilized our world-leading oxidation technology to produce the highest quality and most uniform fiber. Despatch provides high quality composite curing and aluminum solution heat treating systems to the demanding automotive and aerospace industries. 

Despatch Industries is the leading provider of thermal and processing equipment for advanced photovoltaic production, including the world’s bestselling metallization firing furnace. 

Our extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing is backed by our international service and support network. We are truly a global partner that responds locally.

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Despatch - ITW EAE

Pat O'Brien

Paul Talley

Ron Seurer

James Greene

Deb Patterson

Julia Tian

Jim Lundgreen

Jeffry Bell

The Engineering Team at Despatch - ITW EAE is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing advanced thermal processing equipment. This includes creating innovative solutions for annealing, curing, bonding, drying, aging, and heat treating of various materials. The team ensures the reliability and efficiency of both small laboratory ovens and large batch and conveyor ovens used in complex, high-volume production. Additionally, the Engineering Team provides technical support, application engineering, and systems engineering to meet the demanding standards of industries such as automotive, aerospace, and advanced photovoltaics.

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