AST has developed a range of Zinc Alloy finishes that are specified by all of the leading automobile manufacturers across Europe and the UK. It has branded these finishes under the name ASTEC, which has been developed to provide high quality finishes to meet the demands of the automotive industry, both now and into the future.

ASTEC was Europe's first, and continues to be the leading, Zinc Alloy brand available in the market. With Chrome 6 Free Passivation available on all the ASTEC finishes, AST is able to help its customers to achieve compliance with the End of Vehicle Life directive.

Continual development and investment in AST's processes has ensured that the ASTEC brand has become the hallmark of quality in the field of Zinc Alloy finishes.