News Releases & Digital Media

Grand Opening

Following are the materials shared with the attendees of the Grand Opening of the new Astaras Tungsten Heavy Alloys Facility on August 6, 2025.

Press Release

New DENSALLOY™ U.S. Made Tungsten Heavy Alloys brand Supports U.S. Aerospace and Defense Industries.

Astaras, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of new Tungsten Heavy Alloy manufacturing facility in Clearwater, Florida.

Event Agenda

This is the final agenda for the event, including a list of speakers and activities.

Media Backgrounder

This piece explains the current machines and investments as well as near-term investments in the facility. There is also an overview of the planned workforce at this facility.

Additional Materials

Product fact sheets, application brochures, and other materials were provided at the event. These materials can be found on this website in their respective product and industry areas.

Astaras Tungsten Heavy Alloys Facility Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Holding the ribbon are Tobias Borawski, Managing Director, Astaras (left) and Kent New, Facility Manager, Astaras Tungsten Heavy Alloys (right). Behind the ribbon, from left to right, are:
- Brian Scott, Chairman, Pinellas County Commissioners
- Alex Kelly, Secretary of Commerce, Florida Commerce
- Linda Chaney, Florida State Representative (HD 61)
- Dr. Emil Schubert, CEO, ABICOR-GROUP
- Ulrich Hicker, Chairman of the Advisory Board, IBG (holding scissors)
- Dr. Manual Dressler, CFO, IBG
- Thomas Hoehn, Managing Director, WELDSTONE
- Dr. Steve Caldwell, Spectrum Innovations
- Christofer Burger, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany