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Thermal & Process
GTH develops thermal process solutions that help industrial facilities improve efficiency, maintain consistent performance, and support long-term operational reliability.
Our Thermal & Process Expertise
GTH supports industrial thermal solutions with expertise in combustion systems, instrumentation, automation, and process control systems designed to improve efficiency, maintain consistency, and support long-term operational reliability. From system modernization to ongoing support, our team helps facilities optimize performance across complex thermal and process environments.

Combustion Efficiency
Evolving air quality regulations make modern combustion and process controls essential. New instruments and electronic systems support compliance, enhance safety, and reduce energy use. GTH’s engineers bring extensive experience supporting upgrades from design through startup.

Retrofits & Upgrades
Legacy combustion and process systems increase maintenance burden and downtime. Modern electronic controls allow phased upgrades with minimal disruption, often reusing existing field devices while improving reliability, remote access, and operator visibility.

Electrification
As emissions regulations tighten, electrification is becoming a key modernization strategy. Electric systems improve efficiency, precision, and compliance while reducing emissions and maintenance for processes like curing, painting, and post-processing.
WHY GTH
GTH brings deep combustion and thermal process expertise, combining proven technologies, safety-focused design, and regulatory alignment to deliver reliable, compliant solutions across complex industrial environments.
Combustion Expertise
GTH brings nearly a century of experience designing, upgrading, and supporting combustion and thermal process systems across complex industrial environments.
Trusted Technology Partners
GTH partners with leading combustion and control manufacturers to integrate proven technologies tailored to each application while maintaining long-term supportability.
Safety & Compliance
We design thermal and process control solutions that prioritize operator safety and help clients meet evolving air quality and emissions regulations.
Where Expertise Meets Execution
With deep roots in the Western United States, we understand demanding operating environments and strict emissions regulations, applying proven thermal and process expertise to deliver reliable, well-executed combustion and process solutions.
Our Process
Future success starts with today’s specifications
Whether upgrading legacy combustion systems or implementing new thermal process controls, we begin by understanding your existing equipment, operating conditions, and regulatory requirements. Through clear communication and disciplined execution, we deliver safe, reliable solutions that support long-term operational confidence.
Regional Knowledge, Real Support
System design and support shaped by regional operating and regulatory realities.
Western U.S. industrial facilities operate under some of the nation’s most stringent environmental and air-quality regulations, requiring careful attention to monitoring, reporting, and emissions control. Industries like mining, energy, and manufacturing must navigate complex permitting, dust management, and state oversight that directly impact system design and operation. With deep regional experience, GTH designs and supports automation systems that align with these regulatory realities while delivering reliable, safe, and long-term performance.
A Legacy Built on Service
For nearly a century, GTH has lived the legacy of "The House that Service Built"
We foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer-focused support that earns trust long after a project is complete. That commitment to service continues to guide how we approach every project—combining deep technical expertise with a focus on long-term customer success. From initial design through ongoing support, we build solutions that perform reliably and evolve with our customers’ needs.
Project Portfolio
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2xGTH supported an aerospace manufacturer with a heat treatment line expansion by upgrading PLC and HMI systems. The addition of a second line doubled production output, reduced project costs, and allowed the client to focus internal resources on core operations.Production OutputCase Study2x Production OutputGTH supported an aerospace manufacturer with a heat treatment line expansion by upgrading PLC and HMI systems. The addition of a second line doubled production output, reduced project costs, and allowed the client to focus internal resources on core operations.Case Study -
GTH designed and implemented an automated furnace monitoring and notification system for a metal forging operation. The solution improved operator efficiency by providing visual alerts at key process stages, helping reduce idle time and improve overall productivity.Implemented Automated Furnace Monitoring & NotificationsCase StudyImplemented Automated Furnace Monitoring & NotificationsGTH designed and implemented an automated furnace monitoring and notification system for a metal forging operation. The solution improved operator efficiency by providing visual alerts at key process stages, helping reduce idle time and improve overall productivity.Case Study
EXPLORE OUR EXPERTISE
GTH Resources
From temperature control to combustion and burner management, GTH’s thermal and process resources share proven insights for safe, compliant, and efficient industrial operations.
Is Your Operation a Candidate for Electrification?
Evaluate whether your operation is a candidate for electrification by assessing process temperature, load variability, electrical capacity, and cost factors to support emissions reduction, efficiency gains, and long-term sustainability.
Budget Friendly Tips to Boost Heat Treat Furnace Efficiency, Part 1
Manufacturers facing rising costs and regulatory pressure can improve heat treat performance without full equipment replacement by addressing minor combustion and control inefficiencies. This series outlines low-cost optimization strategies to improve uniformity, efficiency, and compliance.
Budget Friendly Tips to Boost Heat Treat Furnace Efficiency, Part 2
This second part of the series outlines low-cost heat treat efficiency improvements through proper furnace pressure control tuning and upgrading outdated sensor technology, helping manufacturers improve reliability, compliance, and performance without major capital investment.
Thermal & Process FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our services, processes, and expertise to help you better understand how GTH supports your operation.
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When should a thermal control system be upgraded?
A combustion or thermal control system should be evaluated for upgrade when equipment becomes difficult to maintain, control components approach end of life, emissions requirements change, or operators need better visibility into performance. Modern upgrades can improve reliability, reduce downtime, enhance safety, and support more efficient operation without always requiring a complete system replacement.
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Can GTH modernize legacy combustion and process systems?
Yes. GTH helps clients modernize legacy combustion and process systems through phased retrofits, control upgrades, automation improvements, and integration of modern instrumentation. In many cases, existing field devices can be reused while control architecture, operator visibility, and system reliability are significantly improved.
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How do thermal process upgrades improve efficiency?
Thermal process upgrades improve efficiency by enhancing temperature control, reducing energy waste, improving combustion performance, and giving operators better access to process data. Updated controls and instrumentation can also help identify inefficiencies, reduce variability, and support more consistent production outcomes.
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How do thermal solutions support safety and compliance?
Thermal solutions support safety and compliance by helping industrial operations maintain proper control over combustion, temperature, alarms, interlocks, and emissions-related performance. Well-designed systems reduce operational risk, improve monitoring, and help facilities adapt to evolving environmental and air-quality requirements.
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What is electrification in thermal processing?
Electrification in thermal processing refers to replacing combustion-based heating methods with electric technologies in appropriate applications. This can help reduce emissions, improve control precision, lower maintenance requirements, and support sustainability goals. GTH helps clients evaluate whether electrification is practical based on process demands, infrastructure, and operating goals.
INDUSTRIAL EXPERTISE, DIVERSIFIED
Industries We Serve
Automating across diverse industries, we deliver seamless control and automation solutions that modernize operations for public and private industrial organizations throughout the western region.
Water & Wastewater
Measure, monitor, and collect data from water and wastewater systems.
Water and wastewater systems require reliable operation, data visibility, remote monitoring, and redundancy. For decades, GTH has modernized these systems with expert integration, product selection, UL508A/UL698A panels, programming, startup, and cybersecurity-focused upgrades.
Mining, Minerals, & Metals
Engineering and field expertise for robust control systems.
Mining, minerals, and metals applications demand rugged controls and experienced support. GTH’s MSHA- and BROWZ-certified engineers deliver safe, reliable system design, integration, field support, and UL508A/UL698A control panels for complex modernization projects.
Food & Beverage
Ensure quality, consistency, productivity, and compliance
Food and beverage operations rely on automation for process control, data visibility, and regulatory compliance. With decades of experience, GTH delivers automation, on-site programming, instrument calibration, UL panel modernization, and ISA- and FDA-aligned expertise to improve quality and efficiency.
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Integrate instrumentation and software for compliance
Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers face strict quality and safety regulations while maintaining efficient operations. GTH delivers control and automation solutions, including PLC and SCADA systems, to support reliable, repeatable, and traceable production without sacrificing speed or compliance.
Manufacturing
Modernize or build scalable, controllable automation systems
Industrial manufacturers require control systems tailored to their unique processes. GTH delivers design/build automation and control panels, field start-up services, and modern instrumentation and software—providing the data visibility needed to meet compliance requirements and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Aerospace
Deliver compliant, high performance control systems
Aerospace manufacturers require modern, reliable control systems while meeting strict regulatory and compliance standards. For decades, GTH has supported aerospace operations with advanced automation, process and thermal solutions that improve safety, performance, and efficiency.
DESIGN-MINDED, SOLUTION-ORIENTED
Our Expertise
With GTH, you get a partner to solve your critical automation challenges, every time. Let us put our experience to work for you.
System Integration
We modernize control systems so our clients can reap the benefits of smart manufacturing
Thermal & Process
Seamlessly upgrade combustion & process systems with automation for better control and environmental efficiency
Control Panel Manufacturing
Custom control panels are manufactured in our two UL panel shops in California and Nevada.
Industrial Services
Our Field Technicians and Engineers provide programming, calibration, repair, and preventative maintenance services.
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George T. Hall (GTH) is a full-service control solutions provider. With design capabilities, programming expertise, instrumentation services, and control panel manufacturing, we create the control solutions at the core of critical industrial applications.
