CLEARWATER, Fla. — It’s a new chapter for Astaras — they’ve relocated their manufacturing from China to the United States.

The company is a major supplier of welding products and tungsten heavy alloys.

What You Need To Know • Astaras has moved its manufacturing from China to the U.S., opening a new facility in Clearwater • The company is a major supplier of welding products, specializing in tungsten electrodes and tungsten heavy alloys • Local officials attended the grand opening, highlighting the area's manufacturing employment rank

On Wednesday, the company hosted a grand opening for its facility in Clearwater.

Several local officials attended the event, including Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott, who says the county is ranked third in the state for manufacturing employ

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