Taking the lead
Since 1814, our goal has always been to ensure reliable energy supplies with our high-efficiency copper solutions. From the early days of electrification, we have worked closely with leading industrial companies in the global energy sector.
Our business model goes beyond high-tech copper components. We are a fully committed partner to infrastructure providers worldwide, as well as the automotive industry. We think ahead, explore all the possibilities and develop custom concepts for shared growth and success.
"Innovation has been at the heart of ASTA’s development for 200 years. Let’s start the innovation drive for the coming decades!"
Worldwide on site
Research and Development Center
Best-cost-country plant in the heart of Europe
Customer-Centric Excellence
Powering electric vehicles
Energy Transition with Standards
The driving force behind efficient development
Executive Board
Our Commitment: Integrity and compliance with regulations
ASTA is synonymous with unrivalled quality and sustainable solutions. At the same time, integrity, sincerity and respect towards all our employees, customers and business partners are part of everything we do.
Our commitment to compliance does not simply involve conforming with all applicable laws, regulations and standards, including international norms; it is firmly integrated into our corporate culture by means of various company policies and guidelines.
Data protection and data security
Code of conduct
Whistleblower toolOver 200 Years of expertise and innovation
Late 17th century
At the end of the 17th century, Englishman Matthäus Rosthorn opens a metal button factory in Vienna, introducing the industrial copper fabrication process to Austria. Within a few years, the factory becomes one of the leading operations of its kind in Europe.
1814
Strong demand for copper products necessitates greater production capacity and expansion of the business. In 1814, the Rosthorn family relocates operations to the Piestingtal region of Lower Austria.
Around 1900
Electrification begins in Austria and Germany in the period between the end of the 19th and the start of the 20th century. The Stein family of industrialists takes over the company, specialising in production of insulated copper and alloy wires, cables and coils for dynamos, motors and transformers, as well as transmission lines, and becoming a firmly established energy industry supplier. ASTA was born.
After 1946
After the factory is completely destroyed at the end of the Second World War, in 1946 it is rebuilt under the direction of Leopold Stein, Jr. In the ensuing decades it undergoes numerous changes in ownership, and the business expands into China and India.
2012
The ASTA Group with its locations in Austria, India and China is acquired by Montana Tech Components AG, integrated into the industrial group's holding structure and actively developed.
2015
Entry into the strategically important Brazilian market with the acquisition of the country’s market leader, PPE. Since then, ASTA has served the high-growth energy infrastructure project sector in South America from this base, as well as the key North American market.
2021
Full integration of the ASTA Group into Montana Aerospace AG. ASTA forms the Group's Energy segment and Montana Aerospace AG has driven forward its continued growth ever since.
2022
Acquisition of another big player in the Brazilian energy sector, copper technology expert Sao Marco, further expands the company's market position in the Americas (North, Central and South America).
2023 - ongoing
The ASTA Group makes further strategic investments in China to expand its electric vehicle business, investing in new production facilities for manufacturing e-vehicle components. Research and development for this sector is carried out in Oed, while production takes place close to major e-mobility clusters in China.