Astron Specialty Metals

10/12/2026

From our family to yours, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, joy, and cherished moments together.

08/25/2026

👉 Meet Adam Schatz

Adam has been a valued part of the Astron team for 28 years and is proud to represent the third generation of family ownership. As our Associate Vice President, Facilities & Materials Manager, he helps oversee our facilities, materials, and day-to-day operations, ensuring everything is in place for our team and customers to succeed. A key part of his role is keeping our buildings and equipment running smoothly by managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating required inspections, and ensuring our facilities remain safe, efficient, and operating at their best.

He brings:
👉 Strong leadership and industry experience
👉 A practical, solutions-focused approach
👉 Dedication to quality and continuous improvement
👉 A commitment to supporting both our team and our customers

Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with family and friends and is known for his outgoing personality and ability to bring people together. Whether he's with colleagues, customers, or loved ones, he has a natural way of making people feel welcome and creating lasting connections.

With nearly three decades at Astron, Adam continues to build on his family's legacy while helping lead the company into the future. His commitment to our people, our customers, and our values reflects the strength of a third-generation family business. We're proud to have Adam helping shape the next chapter of Astron's story. ✨

08/10/2026

👉 Meet Lorianne Schaus

is the friendly force behind the scenes, keeping things running smoothly as our Administrative Assistant. With incredible organization, a positive attitude, and a knack for bringing people together, she helps keep our office running efficiently every day.

Around Astron, she's known as our unofficial CMO: Chief Morale Officer. Whether she's celebrating team achievements, helping organize company events, creating employee engagement initiatives, or finding creative ways to engage employees and customers, Lorianne is always working to strengthen connections and keep spirits high. She's also the face behind our social media, helping share Astron's story, celebrate our people, and showcase what makes our team special. She's also the face behind our social media, helping share Astron's story, celebrate our people, and showcase what makes our team special.

She brings:
👉 Exceptional organization
👉 Reliability you can count on
👉 A passion for company culture
👉 A calm, can-do attitude

Outside of work, Lorianne teaches dance, sharing her creativity, discipline, and love of movement with others. 💃 It's a perfect reflection of who she is: energetic, creative, and always encouraging others to shine.

We're lucky to have Lorianne helping make Astron not just a workplace, but a community. ✨

(This post was written by the Astron team because we knew Lorianne would never write and post all these nice things about herself! 😊)

07/16/2026

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A look back at where we've been—and the logo that started it all. Proud of our past, excited for what's ahead.

07/15/2026

🦾 Astron in the Wild 🦁

Some of our best work has been quietly doing its job for years.

This custom fabrication was built by the Astron team 15 years ago, and it's still performing exactly as it was designed to. That's the difference quality craftsmanship, durable materials, and attention to detail can make.

Built to Last. Still Going Strong.

We're proud to see our work standing the test of time in communities and industries across Canada.

🔩 Crafting the Future, Honouring the Past.

07/01/2026

🍁 Happy Canada Day from all of us at Astron Specialty Metals! 🍁

We're proud to manufacture quality metal products right here in Canada. Every project reflects the hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication of our team, and we're honoured to support Canadian industries every day.

Although we observed Canada Day on Monday, June 29 as a company , we kept the celebration going with refreshing virgin strawberry daiquiris to cool everyone off on July 1! 🍓🥤

Here's to Canadian pride, Canadian manufacturing, and the people who make it all possible.

Happy Canada Day! 🍁❤️🍁

06/25/2026

Congratulations to Days for Girls Golf Tournament on your 3rd Annual event! ⛳💜

We were proud to sponsor a hole and support an organization that continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of girls and women locally and internationally.

A special shoutout to the organizers, volunteers, golfers, and sponsors who came together to make this event another success. Thank you for all that you do to empower, support, and uplift our community 💜⛳

06/21/2026

This Father’s Day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all fathers, grandfathers, and father figures, especially to the many dads on our Astron team. Thank you for the dedication, guidance, and support you provide both at work and at home. The values you pass on help shape future generations and strengthen our communities.

This year, we also remember one of our founders, Steve Schatz, whose legacy continues through three generations of family and the values that remain at the heart of Astron.

To all our staff who are fathers, grandfathers, and role models, thank you for everything you do. Wishing you and your families a wonderful and well-deserved Father's Day.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Astron. 💙

06/16/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the obituary of one of our beloved founders, Steve Schatz.

Steve's vision, leadership, and lasting impact on Astron will never be forgotten.

To read Steve's obituary and celebrate his life and legacy, please visit the link below:

View Steve Schatz's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/15/2026

In Loving Memory of Steve Schatz ( loving known as Dad & Oti )

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Steve Schatz, one of the beloved founders of Astron Specialty Metals.

Steve was more than a founder—he was a visionary, a mentor, and a friend to many. Through his dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment, he helped build Astron into the company it is today. His leadership, integrity, and belief in people created a foundation that continues to guide us every day.

For those who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Steve, he will be remembered not only for his business accomplishments but also for his kindness, generosity, and genuine care for others. He touched the lives of countless employees, customers, suppliers, and friends throughout his journey.

As we mourn this tremendous loss, we also celebrate Steve's life, his legacy, and the lasting impact he made on our company and on all of us personally. His vision and values will remain an important part of Astron's future, and his memory will continue to inspire us.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Schatz, Rich, Kube, and Voll families, as well as all those who knew and loved Steve during this difficult time.