History of Innovation

Started by a former chief engineer of Lee-Wilson Engineering Company, RAD-CON has built its strong reputation for innovation and technology by designing, building, and installing bell-type annealing furnace systems around the world. Historical highlights…

1966 RAD-CON founded.
1974 High hydrogen atmosphere introduced (75% H2).
1984 Asian market opened.
1989 Hydrogen Super-High Convection™ introduced (100% H2).
1999 Acquired CAPS™ bell furnace thermal modeling system (Entec).
2008 RAD-CON relocated to industrial complex, doubling footprint.

Cal Blackman, RAD-CON founder.