Uses for Decorative Metal Panels

In a world where building facades are starting to look the same around every street corner, it is easy to see the need for cool and unique architectural products that break up the mundane looks [...]

If you have stopped by Astro in the past couple of months, you probably noticed our new building! This has been a long time coming, with a very needed addition of production space and a much [...]

Astro Metal Craft is under new ownership and has now entered its 3rd chapter of life. George and I have sold our final ownership interest to our son Tony, putting Astro as second generation [...]

The trend in perforated aluminum fences, as seen in St. Thomas’ stadium, continues on. Libraries, Universities, Major League Stadiums and Park and Rides, are just a few of the places [...]

When designing and purchasing a spiral gravity chute, several interacting factors goes into the design of them. These design factors include flow rate, pitch, diameter, material, intended use, [...]

Astro has rebranded! Astro Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is now “Astro Metal Craft.” Our new brand identity precisely depicts who we are and what we do. Above all, it represents our [...]

When you call Astro for an RFQ, expect friendly, personalized customer service. After gathering some basic information about your project, we ask for drawings, specs, sketches, and/or photos that [...]

The different types of aluminum finishes for architectural applications are explored. The types of mechanical finishes includes buffing, directional textured, non-directional textured, and [...]

The evolution of stainless steel officially began just over 100 years ago. In 1913, Harry Brearley (1871-1948) was experimenting with alloys to find a way to protect rifle and gun barrels from [...]

Adding an eye-catching, well-designed pergola is an easy way to make a sophisticated upgrade to the exterior of any building. Certainly, architectural sunshades benefit many buildings in many [...]