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B.J. Bernard

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President at Surface Combustion, Inc.
📍 Toledo, Ohio, United States

B. J. Bernard is the President of Surface Combustion, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of thermal processing equipment. A metallurgist with a Masters from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he is recognized as an influential leader in the North American heat-treating industry and has held leadership roles in the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA).

He is passionate about discussing technology and helping customers optimize their metallurgical, quality, and production requirements. B. J. is also interested in executive leadership and networking through organizations like YPO, and is dedicated to advancing the thermal processing industry through education and industry association involvement.

Unique fact: B. J. holds a patent for a system designed for controlling a torque-limiting drive charge car.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Toledo, Ohio, United States
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Thermal Processing
Loves discussing thermal processing technology, from carburizing and nitriding to vacuum and plasma, to help customers find optimal solutions for their specific requirements.
Industry Advancement
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the heat treating industry through his leadership roles, including President and Vice President, at the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA).
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Career

Work history

2011
President
Surface Combustion, Inc.
2009 - 2011
Materials Engineer, Professional Engineering Department
Thielsch Engineering
2005 - 2009
Research Engineer, Thermal Processing and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
Bodycote
2004 - 2005
Research Assistant - Advanced Casting Research Center
Metals Processing Institute
2003 - 2004
Teaching Assistant - Materials Science & Engineering
Metals Processing Institute
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Education
2003 - 2005
M.S.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1994 - 1998
A.B.
Bowdoin College
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