ABOUT US
Leadership and Industrial Experience
Founder and President Frank Szostak brings more than 20 years of experience across construction, manufacturing, industrial distribution.
During a decade with Grainger, a U.S. Fortune 500 company and North America’s largest industrial distributor, Frank progressed through Large Project Account Manager and Senior Account Manager roles. He was responsible for driving business growth across major industrial sites in oil refining, shipbuilding, and construction, including projects valued at up to $40 billion.
Company Overview
Astra Pacifica Incorporated is a Canadian-based industrial business development firm supporting international companies pursuing growth across Canada and the USA. The firm focuses on construction, manufacturing, and industrial markets, providing commercial support from market intelligence and opportunity development through stakeholder engagement and in-market execution.
Astra Pacifica evolved from a construction sales and services company founded in British Columbia in 2006 into a specialized business-to-business (B2B) commercial development firm, built on practical industrial experience and large-enterprise execution standards.
Our foundation
Built on direct industrial market experience
Astra Pacifica's commercial strategies were shaped within a Fortune 500 environment, built on over 20 years of industrial-sectors experience, and refined through direct work across major construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and large-scale capital projects.
That experience translates into a practical approach to developing complex commercial opportunities, managing high-value relationships, and leading in-market execution.
Our approach is reinforced by an established network spanning public- and private-sector organizations across North America and Europe, giving international clients a single point of commercial coordination as opportunities develop.
OUR APPROACH
Proven Methodology. Effective Execution.
We combine rigorous market research and business intelligence with commercial disciplines developed through more than two decades of industrial experience, including over a decade in a Fortune 500 environment.
Our key focus is on identifying the markets, accounts, and projects that warrant attention—and translate the evidence into clear priorities and executable next steps.
Focused on Complex Industrial Sectors.
Construction, manufacturing, and industrial markets involve complex stakeholders, technical requirements, long decision cycles, and demanding project environments.
Our experience and location in Western Canada provides the practical market perspective needed to navigate these conditions and support effective commercial execution across North American industrial markets.
Commercial Hub for North American Growth.
Astra Pacifica acts as a central point of commercial coordination. Our network spans industry, government, technical, and commercial organizations, enabling us to coordinate the specialists, partners, and resources required for each opportunity.
By bringing together the right relationships, expertise, and resources, we reduce the cost and complexity of market entry and expansion for our clients.
OUR MISSION
We accelerate commercial growth for industrial companies operating in North American markets.
OUR VISION
To be the preferred North American growth partner for companies entering, expanding, and competing in complex industrial markets.
OUR VALUES
Trust
Synergy
Excellence
Innovation
Sustainability
In the realm of large construction and industrial projects, trust is the cornerstone of every successful business relationship.
Building upon 10+ years of experience in the American Fortune 500 space, we are committed to forging strong relationships with our partners, demonstrating dedication to excellence and reliability.
North American commercial development for international construction, manufacturing, and industrial companies.
