Why Choose Winston?
Located in downtown Dayton, Ohio, Winston has always been the regional leader in its scope of heat treating services and responsiveness.
A pioneer in providing state of the art vacuum heat treating since 1970 and one of first companies to achieve both ISO and NADCAP status, Winston has earned its excellent reputation by providing quality work at competitive pricing.
Every job is scrutinized by a highly trained supervisor, critical parts handled with care and expertise, and lead times met.
As a service business who recognizes you require immediate answers, we employ no automated phone system, you always get connected to the right person.
Our History
1959
Like many of our customers in the area, Winston Heat Treating’s original roots are tied to the tool and die industry. In 1959, four brothers and one sister joined together to start a machine shop, then named Lahm Tool & Die Company. Over the years the business evolved and focused primarily on the local automotive market, specifically General Motors.
1967
Recognizing the local market’s need for a quality commercial heat treater that focused on tooling, the family began Winston Heat Treating. While the machine shop lived on, brother Bob Lahm focused his time and effort to guiding the new venture forward.
1972
Winston Heat Treating, named after its initial location at 412 Winston Avenue, officially moved to its current residence at 711 East Second Street. The company was growing and needed a larger facility to accommodate new equipment. This same year, John Reger, now company CEO, was hired on.
1984
Winston Heat Treating completes its first expansion at the company’s new location, adding on over 3,000 square feet for new equipment.
1994
On the back of continued growth, the company completes another major expansion, this time over 10,000 square feet. The new areas allow the company to consolidate its vacuum furnaces into one department while making way for new equipment.
2005
Winston Heat Treating completes its first successful Nadcap audit becoming one of the first commercial heat treaters in the country to simultaneously hold accreditations for ISO and Nadcap.
2012
Winston Heat Treating enters its third generation as a family business with David Reger, now President, joining the company after graduating from the Ohio State University.
2015
Winston Heat Treating completes its most significant expansion yet, adding over 15,000 square feet of new manufacturing space while also acquiring nearly another 10,000 square feet in an adjacent property. The expansion project also includes considerable renovations throughout the existing facility and exterior of the plant.
2016
Winston hosts an educational seminar on heat treating and open house to showcase the recent renovations a few months in advance of the company’s 50th anniversary.
2017
Winston Heat Treating receives the “Commercial Heat Treater of the Year” award from the Industrial Heating magazine. Only 21 other companies have previously received this international recognition, which is presented for demonstrating excellence in one’s pollution/waste prevention, quality programs and community involvement.
Our Accreditations and Affiliations
