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 ASTRON's
capability to provide precision stamping solutions is based
on a technical and organizational history of 100 years developed
by two companies well established in the stamping field, Mass
Machine and Stamping Co. and Dies and Stamping, Inc.
Mass Machine and Stamping was founded in 1906 by Arthur A. Knights
and Harry Knights. For decades, it was a leading supplier of
custom stampings ranging from precise watch and clock parts
to standard washers. The company was first located in Worcester
Massachusetts and then moved to Albany Street in Boston in 1918.
In 1975 the company built a new 45,000 square foot facility
in Nashua NH. At this point in time the company was run by a
third generation family member David Knights.
Founded in 1956 in Lowell, MA, Dies and Stampings became a specialized
leader in custom, precision stampings for industry. Raytheon
was one of Dies and Stampings major customers.
In 1982 the owner of Dies and Stampings, Ernie Hill, purchased
Mass Machine and Stamping Co. and merged the two companies in
the Nashua facility under the name Astron Products Corp. The
company continued to serve both the fastener market through
distributors and the custom stampings market sold directly to
OEM's.
In 1989 two industrial investors, David Abbot and Jack Kellogg
purchased Astron Products Corp and shortened the name to Astron,
Inc. Albert A. Polmonari was brought in as general manager.
In 1994, the company relocated into a modern, 29,000 sq. ft.
building in the Lomar Industrial Park in Pepperell, Massachusetts.
In 1997 Astron expanded its engineering and tool making capacity
with the purchase of Circle T & D Corporation located in
Woburn, MA. In November of 1997, all operations of Circle T
& D were relocated to the Pepperell facility.
Over the last 15 years the company has focused on providing
custom stampings to OEM's. An emphasis on die design and
die making capabilities has given Astron a competitive advantage
over stamping facilities that do not produce their own dies.
Currently 90% of all sales come from custom stampings, die making
and EDM services. |
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