Astaras provides OEM-quality products and industry expertise
Astaras provides one level of product to our customers - the best.
All of our IBG Group companies manufacture quality products that meet or exceed the performance ratings of OEM competitors. We provide top-tier products through distribution that outperform the competition at a considerably lower cost to the end user.
As one of the largest suppliers of Tungsten electrodes in the U.S., Astaras has lead the effort in finding an alternative to 2% Thoriated Tungsten, with the innovation of E3® Tungsten Electrodes.
Astaras, Inc., founded in 2000, is the foremost leader in private label branded:
• MIG guns and consumables,
• TIG torches and consumables,
• Gouging torches and carbon electrodes, and
• Tungsten Electrodes in North America
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![Katie Marton, Logistics Coordinator](https://us.evocdn.io/dealer/1285/content/media/Content_Pages/about/team/Katie-Marton-Logistics-Coordinator.jpg)
Katie Marton
Logistics Coordinator
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Jeannie Zimmerman
Product Specialist and Support
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Caitlin James
Customer Service Associate
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Dick Wilkinson
Sales Manager
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Josh Durfee
Accounting Manager
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Ed Wilson
President
![Tobias Borawski, Chief Financial Officer](https://us.evocdn.io/dealer/1285/content/media/Content_Pages/about/team/Tobias-Borawski-Chief-Financial-Officer.jpg)
Tobias Borawski
Chief Financial Officer
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Sue Whitcomb
Purchasing Manager
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Thomas Fontana
Warehouse Manager
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Kent New
Engineering Project Manager
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Andy Stawski
Sr. Marketing Manager
![Lydia Alejandro-Heather, Marketing Associate](https://us.evocdn.io/dealer/1285/content/media/Content_Pages/about/team/Lydia-Alejandro-Heather-Marketing-Associate.jpg)
Lydia Alejandro-Heather
Marketing Associate
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Kayoko Humphrey
Customer Service Specialist, Metals Division
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Jim Brown
Technical Sales, Metals Division
A Tenured & Experienced Team
Many Astaras team members have gone through 500 hours of American Welding Society Learning courses.
We also have a full welding lab on site with MIG, TIG, arc gouging, plasma and more for employees to get hood time and learn about our products whenever they can.
Rest easy knowing that Astaras puts value in educating our employees on both product & process.
Our Core Values
Quality Products
Multiple steps in our rigid quality control process help insure the reputation of your products.
Customer Support
Our U.S.-based knowledgeable staff is ready and able to answer your team’s questions.
Continuous Training
We continually train our customers on product features and use so they can better serve their customers.