Astaras

05/29/2026

Today we’re excited to celebrate Brandie Jones’s first year with the Astaras team! Brandie joined our Accounting Team last year as an Accounting Assistant and quickly became an important part of the department. Her attention to detail and dedication help ensure customer payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. Brandie's contributions are important in supporting the strong customer relationships that keep our business running smoothly.

Beyond her hard work, Brandie also brings a bright energy to the office with her friendly smile and colorful sense of style that adds a little extra positivity to the workday.

Brandie, thank you for all of your contributions during your first year with Astaras. We appreciate everything you do and are grateful to have you on the team. Congratulations on this milestone, and here’s to many more successful years ahead!

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, it’s important to remember that this day is far more than an end to a long weekend or a time for barbecues. It’s a solemn moment to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

While we pay tribute to these heroes, let’s also acknowledge the families they left behind. These families carry the weight of grief while facing the challenges of daily life without their loved ones.

On Memorial Day, the Astaras team encourages you to consider how you can make a difference. There are many non-profit organizations that support these families, offering much-needed resources, comfort, and care. Here are a few ways to help:

🌟 TAPS.org
🌟 GoldStarWives.org
🌟 FoldsofHonor.org
🌟 FallenPatriots.org
🌟 GotYourBackNetwork.org

Let’s honor the fallen and offer our continued support to their families. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, makes a difference.

05/22/2026

This week, we’re proud to recognize Clifford Lewis, a true cornerstone of our Warehouse team, as he celebrates an incredible 18 years with Astaras.

Much like the TIG torches he builds, Cliff’s craftsmanship is defined by precision, consistency, and attention to detail. His commitment to quality has helped ensure that countless welders across North America receive products they can rely on every day.

But Cliff stands out for more than just his workmanship.

While many warehouse employees embrace the “if it gets dirty, it’s work clothes” philosophy, Cliff brings an entirely different approach to the shop floor - showing up with style, coordination, and enough flair to make everyone else rethink their wardrobe choices. Looking sharp, Cliff!

Thank you, Cliff, for 18 years of hard work, dedication, and pride in everything you do. Your contributions don’t just help build exceptional tools - they help build the reputation, culture, and future of Astaras.

Here’s to many more years of success and shared achievement together!

05/20/2026

Today, we’re proud to recognize an incredible milestone as Sean Crosby celebrates 10 years with the Astaras team!

Sean has become a true cornerstone of our Warehouse operations, always willing to step in wherever needed to help exceed customer expectations. Whether assisting across departments or building high-quality MIG guns with precision and care, Sean consistently brings dedication, craftsmanship, and reliability to everything he does.

Outside of work, Sean brings that same competitive passion to bowling lanes across Florida. According to the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Sean has rolled an astounding 57 perfect 300 games and 27 different 800 series during his bowling career. Even more impressive - his very first 300 game came during his first-ever 800 series at just 16 years old.

Sean, your passion, teamwork, and positive attitude make a lasting impact on everyone around you. Thank you for the energy and commitment you’ve brought to Astaras over the past decade. We’re grateful to have you as part of the family.

Happy 10-Year Work Anniversary, Sean!

05/18/2026

Today we’re excited to celebrate Maggie’s first year with the Astaras team! Maggie joined Astaras as a temporary employee and quickly proved herself to be an outstanding addition to the team, earning a full-time role in our warehouse operations. She plays an important part in both order picking and our custom labeling team, helping ensure customers receive the right products accurately and on time.

One of the things Maggie enjoys most about her role is the variety each day brings - although she’ll tell you that picking parts and helping fulfill orders is her favorite part of the job. No matter the task, Maggie approaches each day with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic that keeps things moving.

Thank you, Maggie, for all of your hard work and for helping deliver quality products and great service to our customers. Congratulations on your first anniversary with Astaras. We’re glad to have you on the team!

05/15/2026

Today, we’re proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone for one of our most valued team members, Sonia Ennis, on her 10-year work anniversary at Astaras.

Sonia has long been a cornerstone of our Warehouse Packaging team, serving as the dedicated Pick/Pack Lead. Her attention to detail and commitment to accuracy ensured every customer order was handled with care and precision.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Sonia has recently stepped into a new role on our Customer Service Team, an exciting next chapter in her journey with us.

Beyond her achievements, Sonia’s infectious positivity and energy create an uplifting environment that truly embodies what makes Astaras a great place to work.

Sonia, thank you for your unwavering dedication, hard work, and the passion you bring every day. Here’s to an incredible 10 years and many more successes ahead! Congratulations, Sonia!

05/06/2026

Happy National Skilled Trades Day 2026!

Today, we honor the skilled professionals who quite literally build and maintain the world around us. From welders and electricians to plumbers, pipefitters, machinists, and beyond—your work is essential, and your impact is immeasurable.

At Astaras, welders hold a particularly special place in our hearts—but today, we proudly recognize and thank every skilled tradesperson. Your dedication, precision, and pride in your craft power industries, strengthen communities, and keep progress moving forward.

We are deeply grateful for the work you do—day in and day out—with excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Here’s to you—not just today, but every day.

04/24/2026

Please join us in recognizing Ed Wilson on his 24th anniversary with Astaras.

Over more than two decades, Ed has worn many hats, tackled countless challenges, and made a lasting impact across nearly every part of our organization. His deep knowledge, steady leadership, and commitment to excellence have played a critical role in shaping who we are today.

As Astaras continues to grow and expand, Ed remains at the forefront - driving operational excellence and helping guide the expansion of new product categories that will support our customers and partners into the future.

Ed, your dedication and passion for the welding business set the standard for our team. Thank you for everything you’ve done and everything you continue to do to move Astaras forward. We look forward to many more successes ahead.

04/23/2026

Happy Work Anniversary, Frank England!

Today, we're honored to recognize Frank England for his outstanding dedication and commitment as he marks an incredible 19 years with our company! Frank serves as the indispensable Cable Assembly Team Lead, where his expertise and experience play a vital role in our operations. He excels in training new team members, and his keen eye for detail and dedication to quality control ensures that our products meet the highest standards. You'll find Frank regularly wearing team apparel from his favorite Florida sports teams - !

At Astaras, we deeply appreciate all of the incredible work that Frank does each and every day. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, Frank! Congratulations on this remarkable milestone, and here's to many more years of success and achievement together! (We're really looking forward to next year's special anniversary.)

03/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jeremy Naylor on his two-year anniversary with Astaras!

Since joining our Marketing Team as a Packaging & Graphics Designer, Jeremy has made a lasting impact - bringing creativity, precision, and a problem-solving mindset to just about everything we throw his way (and we throw a lot).

Over the past two years, Jeremy has contributed to hundreds of projects - from custom packaging and labeling to sales sheets, brochures, ads, trade show booths, product styling and photography, logo design, and more. If it looks good, functions well, and somehow came together under a tight deadline, there’s a strong chance Jeremy had something to do with it.

In 2025, Jeremy helped rebrand the exterior of our facility. In 2026, he’s taking on a new challenge: improving interior navigation - because even the most seasoned employees occasionally need a GPS to find their way around our ever-growing facility.

Jeremy, thank you for your creativity, your problem-solving skills, and your steady ability to make everything look better than it did before. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to what’s ahead. Happy Anniversary!

03/12/2026

How to effectively remove worn protective layers from heavily stressed functional surfaces? When protective coatings wear out, they need to be replaced. Here, plasma gouging is the smarter way to remove worn protective layers in heavy industry.

Check out the video! See, how easily and fast you can remove welded protective coatings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M_L9YuwBI8

In many areas of industry, heavily stressed functional surfaces are reinforced by deposition welding protective coatings. During the service life of a compon...