Leading Component and Machinery Manufacturer Presents Scholarshi

From left to right: Scott Alleman, Machinist, Astro Machine Works; Bill Youndt, Vice President, Astro Machine Works; Tom Dennes, Machine Technology Instructor, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; Eric Blow, President, Astro Machine Works.

(Ephrata, PA) 1/17/11 – – Employees of Astro Machine Works, a leading products and solutions provider of custom machinery, automation equipment, fabricated components and precision machined products recently presented a scholarship gift to be given to the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the amount of $1000.

For the second consecutive year, the employees of Astro have presented the Thaddeus Stevens scholarship as a gift to the owners at their annual holiday luncheon. The money will be awarded as a scholarship to a student studying in the Machine Tool & Computer Aided Manufacturing class. As Scott Alleman, Astro machinist and gift presenter stated, “The owners of Astro have always been committed to helping our community and assisting young people who are pursuing the machining trade. Our entire team supports that commitment. Giving the scholarship to the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was a perfect way to show that support.”

Company President, Eric Blow stated, “On behalf of Astro Machine Works, I would like to express my gratitude for the kindness displayed through this gift. As company leaders, we are honored and flattered to have this scholarship presented in our name. This latest act of kindness exemplifies the passion by which our team operates on a daily basis. We are thrilled to have a corporate culture that nurtures this type of generosity – an outward expression of what Astro is all about.”

Astro Machine Works is a leading manufacturer of custom machinery, machined parts, assemblies and fabricated components for Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of industries including energy, nuclear, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and food processing, as well as extensive work with numerous government agencies. Its products are sold worldwide.

For additional information contact:

Brian Hess, Director of Sales and Marketing

Phone 717.773.4045

Email [email protected]

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