Pharmaceutical & Bio-Medical Case Studies
Whether you are distributing pharmaceutical products or manufacturing medical devices, Bastian can help you to improve your operations. Bastian has experience implementing highly complex material handling solutions in a tightly controlled environment. Handling high dollar products in an FDA regulated environment can be a challenge, but this is an area where Bastian has the experience that you demand. From initial engineering design to final system validation, Bastian can provide a turnkey solution for your toughest challenges.
When safety, security, inventory control and accuracy are an absolute must you can trust Bastian. We have the experience of implementing material handling systems in different temperature controlled environments and we understand that reliable systems are paramount. System downtime can cost several thousands of dollars and is just not acceptable. That is why Bastian uses the highest quality of materials to ensure absolute control for your operations. Call us today to learn how we can help you!
Featured Pharmaceutical & Bio-Medical Industry Case Studies:
Aventis
Sanofi-Aventis is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. The new distribution center located in Scranton, PA meets all eastern US demands for their vaccination products. The company is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines.
Becton Dickinson
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is a global medical technology company that is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and advancing drug discovery. BD manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory instruments, antibodies, reagents and diagnostic products through its three segments: BD Medical, BD Diagnostics and BD Biosciences. It serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.
Berry Plastics (formerly Kerr Plastics)
Berry/Kerr Plastics manufactures and distributes prescription vials for several drugstore chains and superstores. Bastian Material Handling helps Berry/Kerr to singulate the vials as they come out of the injection molding machines. The vials are then counted into routed cartons and ultimately automatically checked for quality, sealed, and labeled for shipment. The system interfaces with J.D. Edwards 'ERP' and has saved a tremendous amount of labor from the previous manual process.
Covance
Covance provides “value-added” design, distribution, operations and analysis for medical diagnostic testing. At the company’s distribution centers, kits are assembled with appropriate vials and related medical diagnostic devices and shipped out to customers. Where what once existed was a predominantly manual system, utilizing relatively unsophisticated material handling technologies. Bastian Material Handling has created a state of the art, automated solution.
CVS.com
CVS is a leading drug store chain and retailer of consumer and medical products manufactured by nationally known suppliers as well as private labelers.
Fresenius
Fresenius Medical Care is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of dialysis products. A global leader, Fresenius provides the highest quality standards in the industry.
Zimmer
Zimmer is a worldwide leader in joint replacement solutions for knee pain and hip pain, and provides comprehensive spine care solutions for acute and chronic back pain. The company also provides a broad range of trauma, dental implant, and orthopedic surgical products. Founded in 1927, Zimmer is committed to providing effective techniques in hip replacement and knee replacement for orthopedic surgeons who restore mobility and relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and traumatic injuries.




