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Join Bastian Solutions at the New PACK EXPO Connects Virtual Event

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, will host a virtual showcase during Pack Expo Connects, a new, re-imagined version of PMMI’s annual Pack Expo, cancelled this year due to pandemic circumstances.

Two Bastian Solutions Professionals Awarded as Leaders in SDCE's Women in Supply Chain

Nancy Hauer, Business Analyst Manager, and Sheila Dooley, Business Analyst, were nominated for the award by the companies’ internal Women in Tech group. Both women exemplify Bastian Solutions’ values and are strong leaders and mentors for their coworkers.

In the News: Pick-to-light's evolution

Pick-to-light remains a great picking technology, but it hasn’t remained the same. That is actually a good thing, as it’s evolving to become more flexible. Providers of light-directed solutions say the technology is no longer necessarily hardwired to shelf cubbies or used only for order picking. Light-directed solutions are also being paired with other technologies like wearable scanners—or can be augmented by voice.

Bastian Solutions Launches Webinar Series, Supply Chain Explained: LIVE

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is launching a new educational webinar series called Supply Chain Explained: LIVE. Following the release of their Supply Chain Explained video series, the company is expanding the effort to offer expert insights on supply chain operations to an audience across a wide spectrum of industries

In the News: Reducing COVID Risks with Robots

As factories come back on line and essential businesses that never went off line continue to face daily challenges of operating amidst a global pandemic, attention falls squarely on the health and safety of workers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists distance between workers and contact with contaminated surfaces as distinct factors that impact workers’ risk for exposure to the novel coronavirus. Focusing on COVID-19 risks in the workplace has shed new light on th​

In the News: Interview: Aaron Jones of Bastian Solutions

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Aaron Jones of Bastian Solutions discusses the impact of the coronavirus, support for STEM education, and life as a systems integrator.

Bastian Solutions Opens New Advanced Technology Center in Georgetown, KY

Construction on the new 40,000 square-foot facility is complete, and Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is ready to hit the ground running – supporting engineering and distribution of advanced material handling technologies such as autonomous vehicles.

Bastian Solutions named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 100 Top Supply Chain Projects for 2020

Supply & Demand Chain Executive has selected Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, as a recipient of a SDCE 100 Award for 2020

In the News: Palletizing for the digital age

For all the talk about e-commerce and the increased demand for piece picking, you’d think the pallet is so 1999. But in Modern’s last three surveys of pallet users, more than 90% of respondents indicated they were using the same or more pallets than the prior year. Yes, we’re shipping more parcels than ever before, but when it comes to getting product from Point A to Point B in truckload and less-than-truckload quantities, the pallet is still indispensable.

PUMA opens new fulfillment center in Whitestown, Indiana

Whitestown, Indiana, June 1, 2020 - Sports company PUMA has opened a new fulfillment center in Whitestown, Indiana, which will support the company’s growth ambitions in North America and sharply improve delivery times to its customers.

Bastian Solutions Named Indianapolis-Area Largest Engineering Firm

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, has once again been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s list of Indianapolis-Area Largest Engineering Firms. The list, first published on April 13, features the region’s largest engineering firms based on local revenues. While this is not the company’s first appearance

Bastian Solutions Becomes Global Distributor of AutoStore

As a long-time distributor of AutoStore in North and South Americas, India, Australia and New Zealand, Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, has recently signed an agreement to become a global AutoStore integrator.

In the News: MODEX C-Suite Interview: Marvin Logan, VP of Consulting and Integration at Bastian Solutions

Ready to make a big splash in 2020? Bastian Solutions plans to stay on the inside track when it comes to the “next big thing” in material handling technology.

Bastian Solutions COVID-19 Update

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In the News: Bastian Solutions at MODEX 2020 - A Tour with DC Velocity

Bastian Solutions offers analytical consulting, engineering and design, simulation, project management, and installation services, while sourcing the best material handling equipment and automation technologies available. At MODEX, they are showcasing the AutoStore storage system combined with robotic picking.

Bastian Solutions is Exhibiting at MODEX 2020

Bastian Solutions is actively preparing for MODEX 2020 and invite you to visit our team of experts in booth 7811 to learn more about the latest in global material handling system technology!

Bastian Solutions to exhibit at Logistic Summit and Expo 2020

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, will be attending one of Mexico’s largest logistics events this March – the Logistic Summit & Expo.

In the News: For warehouse robotics, the dock is the final frontier

A near full-employment economy is making it difficult to find warehouse help and driving more companies toward automated solutions that can ease the labor crunch and speed operations throughout the facility. Such solutions are becoming increasingly common for storing and retrieving inventory as well as picking and packing orders, but there's one area of the warehouse where automated equipment is still pretty scarce: the loading dock.

Bastian Solutions named a Best Place to Work in Indiana 2020

Selected from a two-part survey process, majorly voted on by the employees, Bastian Solutions made the list in the ‘large’ companies’ category. To be selected, nominees are evaluated on policies, practices and philosophies. Bastian Solutions prides itself on a philosophy of promoting integrity, inclusion and innovation, with their people being the foundation of these practices.

Bastian Solutions to present with DICK'S Sporting Goods at MODEX 2020

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, returns to MODEX March 9-12, 2020. Located at booth 7811, the company will feature the latest in global material handling system technology and host a breakout session with DICK’S Sporting Goods, discussing omnichannel fulfillment.

In the News: Disruptors, Problem-Solvers, & Up-and-Comers: What to Expect at RILA/LINK 2020

Known as The Retail Supply Chain Conference, the 2020 Retail Industry Leaders Association’s (RILA) LINK show gathers leading retail players for an event that goes far beyond networking. The annual RILA/LINK conference will be held from Feb. 23-26, 2020, at the Gaylord Texan Resort, one of the premier conference centers in Dallas. Hundreds of exhibitors from around the globe will showcase the latest innovation, retail and supply chain solutions and expertise at the show. Among the big names t​

In the News: Retail Under Pressure

Whether they’re shopping in a store or online, customers still expect the goods to be on the shelves, but these days those “shelves” might be on a mobile device, a desktop computer, social media or in a brick-and-mortar store. To capture as many of these sales as possible, retailers have to give consumers a broad range of choices. Then, they have to be able to fulfill those orders as quickly as possible.​

Bastian Solutions returns to RILA LINK 2020

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, will be exhibiting at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK 2020: The Retail Supply Chain Conference this February.

In the News: Best 3D Printing Articles of 2019

2019 was an amazing year for 3D printing. We’ve seen the development of new materials as well as advances in the production capabilities in additive manufacturing. Here’s a quick look at the progress in 3D printing during 2019.

In the News: Cyber Monday sales on track to top $9 billion

A combination of harsh winter weather and the popularity of shopping via smartphone is helping

In the News: Tompkins Robotics, a Business Unit of Tompkins International, Partners with Bastian Solutions to Deliver Advanced Warehouse Automation Systems

Tompkins Robotics, a leading provider of flexible, scalable, portable, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has announced a strategic partnership with Bastian Solutions to expand delivery of its powerful t-Sort solution and product line to help clients improve efficiency and capacity in the warehouse.

Bastian Solutions Expands Its Management Team in Canada

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, has expanded its management team with the addition of Nick Klein, who joins as Director of Business Development and Sales for Bastian Solutions Canada.​

Bastian Solutions Opens Houston Regional Office

While rapidly growing nationwide, Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, identified a need for a regional office in the Houston area.

In the News: Fulfillment at the Speed of Light

Mary Kay is one of the largest direct-selling companies in the world. After implementing supply chain software and a new light-directed picking system (Bastian Solutions), the company boosted hourly picking rates by 29% and maximized labor efficiency.

DL Summit To Feature Tour Of Hudson's Bay With Bastian Solutions

Join Best Buy’s Director of Innovation & Field Operations, Wes Whalberg, and Bastian Solutions Vice Presidents Greg Conner & Marvin Logan to learn more about the utilization of metro e-commerce centers at 11:15 a.m.

Bastian Solutions Joins Parcel Forum 19 Speaker Line-Up

Parcel Forum 19 begins Monday, October 28 at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas. During a robust line-up of presentations, Bastian Solutions will bring their expertise to the table on Wednesday, October 30 at 8 a.m., educating conference goers on the differences between in-house fulfillment versus third party logistics.

In the News: New DICK'S Facility in Conklin Processes 18,000 Orders a Day

Now that new technology has been phased in, the center completes 18,000 orders a day. And this number will only grow during the impending holiday season. Members of the DICK'S Sporting Goods team celebrated the grand opening of the e-commerce hub Tuesday morning.

In the News: Pro Voices: What Big Changes Are Coming to Logistics?

Building Indiana Business reached out to logistics experts from around the state to learn more about what changes they’re expecting the industry to experience over the next decade. Bastian Solutions' Marvin Logan responds.

In the News: For a fast supply chain, Target is betting on in-store fulfillment

It has often been more efficient to consolidate and ship from large distribution centers, but competitive pressures and the availability of physical space has encouraged many retailers to change the equation, Greg Conner, Vice President of Global Sales at Bastian Solutions, told Supply Chain Dive.

In the News: Materials Handling in Automotive Hits an Inflection Point

How is materials handling likely to change on assembly lines and at Tier 1 suppliers in the coming years? After speaking with several leading suppliers, changes in the technology used to build cars is on a slower track than the changes in technology offered in cars.

In the News: Reimagining The Future Of Manufacturing

To get to market faster, Bastian Solutions needed to make a better robotic arm, with as much in common with the human arm as possible, from the fingertips to the elbow. They needed a design that was entirely new, and additive manufacturing with Fast Radius made that possible.

In the News: The 'Holy Grail' of Robotic ASRS

Each Picking Mobile Robotics as one of the “Holy Grail’s” of Warehouse Automation. This week, we finally get to have a look at how this technology is evolving to perform the complex task of an efficient robotic unit/each pick on an autonomous mobile platform.

In the News: How's Your Mobile Data Device Maintenance?

Sometimes it’s just too easy to overlook scanners, printers, tablets and the like. The equipment is ruggedized and typically requires little attention. Maintenance is often an afterthought. But truly giving any of it too little attention can be costly.

In the news: Bastian Solutions ProMat 2019 Interview

Chris Morgan, Chief Innovation Officer at Bastian Solutions, is interviewed by IndustrialSage at Promat 2019 in Chicago.

In the News: Robotics Industry Insights

In the nation’s heartland, a smart robot decides in real-time how it will tackle a paint job where every single part is unique. Meanwhile, a robotic welder finds the seams on its own and welds an assembly it’s never seen before. Across the way in a warehouse, dozens of mobile robots nimbly fill orders with their own 3D printed hands, while in another part of the world, fleets of robots autonomously transport

In the News: Best Buy's online sales rise 14.5% in the first quarter

Best Buy Co. Inc. reported better-than-expected sales for its fiscal first quarter 2019, with U.S. online sales growing 14.5% over the comparable period last year and customers increasingly choosing to buy online and pick up in store. The retailer improved its shipping options thanks to logistics system integrator Bastian Solutions, coupled with AutoStore to overhaul its distribution centers.

In the News: Top 20 Worldwide Materials Handling System Suppliers in 2019

Modern Materials Handling’s 22nd-annual Top 20 Systems Suppliers list showcases the performance of companies that have spent the previous year working to help clients manage staggering change.

Interview: Fast Radius, Bastian Solutions & Hp Develop Robotic Materials Handler with Industrial Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing Industry spoke with Lou Rassey, CEO of Fast Radius, Hans Leidenfrost, Lead Robotics Design Engineer, Bastian Solutions, and Scott Schiller, Global Head of Market Development, HP, on the development of the robotic Shuttle System and embracing industrial additive manufacturing.

In the News: 3D-Printed Robot Merges Additive and Smart Manufacturing

Bastian Solutions worked with Fast Radius to create a shuttle system that uses additive manufacturing to design and construct a custom-designed modular robot system.

In the News: ProMat C-Suite Interview: Greg Conner, VP of Global Sales at Bastian Solutions

An interview with Bastian Solutions Vice President of Global Sales focusing on robotics, automated guided vehicles, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

In the News: Bastian Solutions opens $8M manufacturing facility in Westfield

Bastian Solutions, owned by a subsidiary of Toyota's parent company, opened on Wednesday an $8 million, 90,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Westfield that is expected to bring 87 new jobs.

In the News: Adore Me Services: Small space, big automation

Anyone who has watched “Tiny House Hunters” knows that going small is one of the hottest trends in the real estate market. A similar trend is taking place in the distribution market, especially around e-fulfillment. While the typical DC featured in Modern Materials Handling is 500,000 square feet or more, retailers and e-tailers are looking at smaller footprints to get nearer to their customers.

In the News: Best Buy speeds fulfillment and delivery

Best Buy knew it needed to make some big changes if it was going to survive. It wanted to become more efficient, improve its supply chain and figure out how it could compete in a different way, Bass said.​

In the News: Robot Logistics at Bastian Solutions Aided by Fast Radius 3D Printing

Bastian Solutions, an Indiana-headquartered material handling division of Toyota Advanced Logistics, has launched a new robotic handler that features 3D printed parts. Developed in collaboration with Chicago-based advanced digital manufacturing company Fast Radius, 45% of the final bill-of-materials (BOM) for the Shuttle System robotic picker have been produced via additive manufacturing.

In the News: Bastian Solutions Launches New Robot Warehouse Picker with Parts Designed and Built Through Additive

Bastian Solutions debuted the Bastian Solutions Shuttle System, a robotic materials handler with unparalleled efficiency and flexibility made possible with parts designed and built through additive manufacturing.

Bastian Solutions Showcasing Its Latest Version of Goods-to-Robot Each Picking at ProMat

Bastian Solutions will showcase the latest version of its goods-to-robot each picking technology integrated with an order fulfillment system at ProMat booth S1603.

In the News: High-Tech Supply Chain Solutions

The manufacturing supply chain is increasingly benefiting from the industrial internet of things (IIoT). High-tech connected devices and systems, advanced data management platforms, and integrated MRO service offerings are improving supply-chain processes and outcomes from end to end.

In the News: How does Amazon India deliver packages in less than 24 hours? [Video]

Take a look inside Bastian Solutions client Amazon India and the order fulfillment system that allows them to deliver ecommerce packages in less than 24 hours.

In the News: Conveyors: A Method to the Maintenance

The latest technologies offer powerful ways to boost speed and accuracy in warehousing and distribution facilities, but in the face of e-commerce, the Amazon effect and fierce competition, the most important metric is uptime. As the circulatory system of a facility, conveyor systems are already playing a critical role in the transformation to “smart” operations.

In the News: Inventory Management in an On-Demand World

Inventory management in an on-demand world isn’t easy today, and it doesn’t seem poised to get much easier anytime soon. In fact, real tension exists between the brick-and-mortar side of the house and the e-commerce side.

In the News: Adore Me seeks to disrupt brick-and-mortar with robotic DC

Bastian Solutions client Adore Me has opened a 126,286-sq.-ft. distribution center in Secaucus, N.J. The startup automates order management in its center by combining two robotic technologies: AutoStore cube storage technology and Opex SureSort automated delivery sorting.

In the News: Grocery Fulfillment Goes High-Tech

Grocery retailers are taking a closer look at their order fulfillment strategies in the face of a growing consumer appetite for online grocery shopping, a situation that is piquing their interest in automated fulfillment solutions, robotics, and small-scale distribution centers designed to get products closer to customers.

Bill Bastian Sr. to Retire After More Than 63 Years in the Material Handling Industry

After a long, successful and notable career, Bill Bastian Sr., current employee and former owner and board member of Bastian Solutions, is announcing his retirement from the company at the age of 88.

Bastian Solutions Hosts Line-Off Event at New Advanced Manufacturing Facility

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, hosted a line-off event at the company’s new advanced manufacturing facility located in Westfield, IN, just a short drive north of its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. The event celebrated the first piece of ZiPline Conveyor fabricated at the new location.

In the News: 2019 Trend Watch - Livin' in the Future

Though the use of futuristic technologies such as drones and augmented reality is on the horizon, most experts agree that the major trend in the year ahead will be the expanded use of more recently proven technologies—such as goods-to-person fulfillment systems—that can deliver the best return on investment (ROI).

In the News: Insight Into Smart Glasses in Warehouses and Distribution Centers

As consumers we constantly hear the hype about technologies like driverless cars and aerial delivery drones, but the reality is few of us have ridden in a fully autonomous vehicle or had a drone hover onto our porch with an e-commerce order. In the warehousing world, a similar dynamic is at play with smart glasses.

In the News: Parts Town Implements Innovative Automation to Support Growth

Historically, we talked about warehouses as being manual or highly automated. Manual warehouses are more flexible, they adapt much more easily to change. Highly automated warehouses have much higher throughput, but their cost and lack of flexibility can make them a risky investment.

In the News: 4 Types of Autonomous Mobile Robots

Numerous types of autonomous robots are roving warehouses today, with one shared goal: drive efficiency and save labor costs.

Bastian Solutions Continues Growth with Opening of New Regional Office in Florida

Bastian Solutions, a global material handling and robotics systems integrator, announced today the opening of its newest office in Tampa, FL. The expansion brings local support to better serve existing Bastian Solutions clients as well as the opportunity to assist new customers with their automation needs.

In the News: Robotics on the Rise

The evolution of the warehouse and distribution center is causing a revolution in automated solutions for everything from picking to loading, as robotics R&D accelerates.

Bastian Solutions Offering Consultations and Data Analysis in Inaugural Event

Three-day event combines education, site tours and one-on-one review of your data with a Bastian Solutions consultant.

In the News: Health Care Embraces E-commerce Trends

The universal pressures of cost, speed, accuracy and traceability can threaten the survival of any e-commerce business. The health care industry is looking to centralization, direct-to-consumer strategies, tracking and goods-to-person-technologies to meet these challenges.

Toyota Advanced Logistics North America and Bastian Solutions Announce Acquisition of Peach State Integrated Technologies

Bastian Solutions, an operating subsidiary of Toyota Advanced Logistics North America, has acquired Peach State Integrated Technologies.

In the News: Top 20 Material Handling System Suppliers in 2017

Across the globe, the industry achieved record-smashing growth.

In the News: AutoStore and the Rise of Flexible Automation

Historically, we talked about warehouses as being manual or highly automated. Manual warehouses are more flexible, they adapt much more easily to change. Highly automated warehouses have much higher throughput, but their cost and lack of flexibility can make them a risky investment.

In the News: Why smarts are central to Internet of Things in the warehouse

Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity is still early days in warehouses, though several suppliers are coming up with predictive modeling and analytics to optimize DC operations based on granular data from IoT or other data feeds

Bastian Solutions to Debut New Technologies and Present 2 Seminars at MODEX 2018

Attendees Can See Robotic Truck Loading, Augmented Reality Picking and More at Bastian Solutions’ Booth, B4169.

In the News: Off and Running

A consolidation and new automated storage equipment helped Puma North America add the speed it needs to meet escalating customer demands.

Bastian Solutions Named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce named global material handling systems integrator, Bastian Solutions, among its 2018 “Best Places to Work in Indiana.”

DICK'S Sporting Goods Celebrates Opening of New Distribution Center

(Conklin, NY, USA) – DICK’S Sporting Goods held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25th in celebration of its newest distribution center built in Conklin, Ny.

In the News: Lift Truck Technology Connects Pickers to Productivity

Mobile, connected and critical to the movement of goods, the modern lift truck and picker are helping unlock the next level of productivity.

Bastian Solutions integrates first denimove worker-rider conveyor in USA

Indianapolis, USA - Swiss system supplier Denipro AG, the developer and manufacturer of denimove modular belts, has begun a cooperative marketing effort in North America with material flow specialists Bastian Solutions based in Indianapolis, USA.

Optricity, Bastian Solutions Partnership Provides Advanced Warehouse Optimization Services

Oct. 19, 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) – With mounting pressure on companies to fill, ship, and deliver product faster than ever before, it is critical to maximize facility space and labor activities.

In the News: 'Next Generation' Expansion in Westfield

A subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Industries Corp. has unveiled plans to build a new manufacturing center in Westfield. Indianapolis-based Bastian Solutions LLC will invest more than $8 million to construct the 90,000-square-foot facility, creating up to 87 high-wage jobs by 2020.

Starboard Corporation Joins Forces with Bastian Solutions' Consulting Group

The partnership combines Starboard’s powerful supply chain optimization software, utilizing gaming simulation technology, with Bastian Consulting’s expertise in logistics network analysis and design to provide customers with industry leading supply chain consulting services.

DHL Automates New Carrollton, Texas, Facility with Help from Bastian Solutions

Carrollton, TX – DHL, a global market leader in the logistics industry, opened a new parcel handling facility in Carrollton, TX, to improve the efficiency and service level of its supply chain network.​

In the News: Industrial Mobile Robot Safety Standards on the Forefront

Mobile robots are entering new territory usually reserved for humans and manned vehicles. In warehouses and distribution centers, to factory floors, and now laboratories and office spaces, we can expect to see these free-ranging robots in more scale.

In the News: Meet Brian Reinhart of Bastian Solutions, Dallas

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian Reinhart from Bastian Solutions, Dallas.

In the News: A Passion For VR And Robotics

The IVRC recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Morgan, a member of the executive team over at Bastian Solutions to learn more about his work in robotics, passion for VR/AR, and to get some of his thoughts around the VR/AR industry.

In the News: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Designed to Last

Some distribution centers are built with an expiration date in mind. Retailers, for instance, often think in terms of five years.

In the News: Conveyor Systems Keep Products and Profit Flowing

Warehouse managers are becoming increasingly aware of the ways in which conveyors can make their facilities more efficient.

In the News: The Big Picture - Adaptability as King

It’s time to begin automating your warehouse to keep pace with business.

In the News: Top 20 Worldwide Materials Handling Systems Suppliers 2016

As evidenced at ProMat in early April, the industry is enjoying yet another strong year, spurred by customer demand for innovations that help them navigate a rapidly changing competitive landscape.

In the News: The changing landscape of mobility as seen at Automate and ProMat

Chicago's huge McCormick Place Conference Center was once again home to the Automate and ProMat trade shows.

In the News: How increased SKUs, smaller orders impact the evolution of AS/RS

As the influx of e-commerce continues to rattle traditional brick-and-mortar stores, so too does the rise in stock-keeping units (SKUs), smaller quantity orders, just-in-time demands and the need for optimal storage volume, speed, flexibility and scalability.

Bastian Solutions para exhibir en Intralogistics Latin America 2017

Después de 2 años de ausencia en las exposiciones de logística en Mexico, Bastian Solutions ha confirmado su participación en “Intralogistics Latin America 2017” el evento de logística & Manejo de materiales más importante en Mexico.

In the News: LogistXGames aims to bring fun, attention to logistics industry

Packing, sorting and moving boxes around a warehouse is work—but add cheer squads, music and a competitive element, and you’ve got something else entirely.

Local Event Brings Attention to the Logistics Field in Central Indiana

April 27th marks the return of the LogistXGames to Central Indiana with 9 companies slated to test their logistics prowess and compete for the coveted Golden Pallet!

In the News: Sortation and order picking technologies on display at ProMat 2017

Bastian Solutions (Booth S3646) had a variety of order picking technologies on display at ProMat 2017 in Chicago, including mobile robotic order picking and augmented reality picking with vision-and voice-enabled wearable smart glasses for hands-free work.

Bastian Solutions Debuting Sortation and Order Picking Technologies at ProMat 2017

Chicago – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling and robotics systems integrator, will debut its latest innovations at ProMat 2017, April 3-6 in Chicago, booth S3646.

Bastian Solutions Expands Consulting Services to Mexico

As demand for warehouse automation grows in Mexico, supply chain consultants are needed to design and validate these systems for maximum productivity and ROI.

In the News: Johnson & Johnson - A Vision for Automation

At first glance, you may not think a company like Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, which supplies eye care specialists with contact lenses and vision care products, would be concerned about disruption or competition from the likes of Amazon.

In the News: A Razor-Sharp Strategy for Distribution

Dollar Shave Club, a company specializing in grooming and personal care products, saw a wide-open market opportunity in giving consumers an alternative to buying high-priced shaving products in stores.​

Bastian Solutions Exhibiting at the 2017 Tire Technology Expo in Germany

Hannover, Germany (February 8, 2017) – Next week kicks off the seventeenth annual Tire Technology Expo at Deutsche Messe in Hannover, Germany. As part of the expo and conference--14-16 February--Bastian Solutions’ newly formed tire group will be exhibiting in stand 2024.

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) Creates New Advanced Logistics Solutions Division, Announces Acquisition of Bastian Solutions LLC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — (February 2nd, 2017) — Toyota Industries Corporation (“TICO”) recognizes the changing dynamics in the North American material handling market related to e-commerce, labor cost and productivity requirements, which have created a permanent demand for new forms of logistics solutions, beyond forklifts.

Bastian Solutions to Exhibit at the 2017 Retail Supply Chain Conference

Orlando, FL – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling and robotics systems integrator, will showcase order fulfillment technology at RILA’s 2017 Retail Supply Chain Conference, February 12-15 in Orlando, FL.

Bastian Solutions Promotes Greg Conner to Vice President, Eastern U.S.

Indianapolis, IN – Bastian Solutions, a leading global material handling and robotic systems integrator, has promoted Greg Conner to Vice President, Eastern U.S. In this new role, Conner will oversee sales and operations of all Eastern U.S. locations which include offices in Louisville, Bowling Green, and Lexington, KY; Evansville, IN; Cincinnati and Columbus, OH; Philadelphia, PA; and Atlanta, GA. Conner will also be responsible for Bastian Solutions’ e-commerce business and Canada operations.

Bastian Automation Engineering Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

January 11, 2017 (Greenfield, Ind.) – Bastian Automation Engineering, a manufacturing division of global material handling systems integrator, Bastian Solutions, announced today its ISO 9001:2015 certification.​

Jason Nowak Promoted to Director of Bastian Robotics

St. Louis, MO – Bastian Solutions, a leading global material handling and robotic systems integrator, has promoted Jason Nowak to Director of Bastian Robotics. In this new role, Nowak will oversee all facets of Bastian Robotics’ operations including sales and engineering.

Bastian Solutions Expands Material Handling Services to Pennsylvania

Valley Forge, PA – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the opening of its newest office in Valley Forge, PA. The expansion brings local material handling support to existing Bastian Solutions clients as well as the opportunity to assist new customers with their automation needs.

Bastian Solutions Designs Mobile Lift Platform

Bastian Solutions Atlanta Hires New Regional Manager, Three Additional Engineers

Atlanta, Georgia – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the addition of four new members to the company’s Atlanta, GA, office—Matt Greene, Tim Hoffman, Brandon Trammell, and Robert Zaino.

CEMA Welcomes Bastian Solutions as Its Newest Manufacturing Member

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has inducted Bastian Solutions as the organization’s newest manufacturing member effective September 19, 2016. The announcement was made at CEMA’s Fall Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Bastian Solutions Kentucky Expands into Bowling Green

September 22, 2016 – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the addition of Codi Wilson to the Kentucky regional office. Wilson joins the team as a field application engineer located in Bowling Green and servicing the southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee regions.

Bastian South America Exhibiting at Movimat Brazil, 20-22 September

September 7, 2016 – Bastian South America, a global material handling and robotics systems integrator, will exhibit at Movimat, an international exhibition featuring the latest trends and technology in the logistics industry. The show will take place 20-22 of September at Expo Center Norte at Pavilhao Branco in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Booming Tire Industry Fuels Formation of New Tire Handling Group at Bastian Solutions

Roger Wilke, Senior Field Application Engineer and tire handling system expert at Bastian Solutions promoted to Tire Group Manager.

Dave Knight Promoted to Field Application Engineer at Bastian Solutions

July 15, 2016 (Louisville, KY) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, is proud to announce the promotion of Dave Knight to Field Application Engineer at the company’s Louisville, KY, office.

Bastian Solutions to Showcase Order Fulfillment Technology at CeMAT Australia

July 6, 2016 (Melbourne) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, will showcase several of the company’s latest technologies at stand D35 during the 2016 CeMAT intralogistics show in Melbourne, Australia.

Bastian Solutions' Ohio Valley Office Adds Regional Manager

June 20, 2016 (Cincinnati, OH) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the addition of Christopher Dyjak as Cincinnati Regional Manager.

Bastian Solutions Expands Senior Management Team

May 31, 2016 (Indianapolis, IN) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the addition of Ryan Petrancosta as Director of Systems Integration.

Bastian Solutions to Provide New Distribution System for J. Knipper

The new system will be located in Charlestown, IN, providing J. Knipper access to 75% of the U.S. population with two-day ground service.

Bastian Solutions Proud Sponsor of Navy Robotic Football Team

May 5, 2016 – Closing out the 2015-2016 academic year, the U.S. Naval Academy Engineering and Weapons Division hosted its fourth annual Capstone Day on April 27th.

Bastian Solutions Honored with Indiana Half Century Award

April 22, 2016 (Indianapolis, IN) – This week, Indiana Governor Mike Pence honored 25 companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and commitment to the community.

Bastian Solutions Expands Operations to Europe

April 21, 2016 – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the incorporation of Bastian Solutions Europe. The new office will lead business development, engineering, and support across projects in Western and Eastern Europe.

Bastian Solutions Introduces New Robotic Document Inserter

The robotic system efficiently prints and inserts documents, while eliminating heavy maintenance requirements of conventional document inserters.

Bastian Solutions Launches New Beverage Software Suite, ExactaBev

March 28, 2016 – Bastian Solutions has launched a new beverage warehouse execution system, ExactaBev. The new web-based software suite offers best-in-class order fulfillment software specifically designed to serve beverage distributors.

Bastian Solutions to Distribute Servus Technology in North America

Robotic shuttle system combines storage and transportation to create seamless product handling from receiving to shipping.

Marvin Logan Selected as a 2016 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know

February 17, 2015 (Indianapolis, IN) – Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine announced today its 16th annual listing of the Pros to Know in the supply chain industry. Marvin Logan, Director of Consulting at Bastian Solutions, was selected as a Provider Pros to Know award recipient.

Bastian Solutions to Present Mobile Robotic Shuttles Seminar at MODEX 2016

Bastian Solutions will present a special seminar at MODEX 2016. The session titled, “Mobile Robotic Shuttles: Extending Beyond the Storage Buffer” will be held on April 4 from 2:15-3:00 in Theater H of the Georgia World Congress Center.

Joe Zoghzoghy Joins Bastian Solutions as Manager of New Mobile Robotics Division

November 11, 2015 (Dallas, TX) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the hiring of Joe Zoghzoghy as Mobile Robotics Manager. The new role and business venture is a result of a rising need for mobile robots to pick orders in automated distribution centers.​

Bastian Solutions to Co-Host Webinar on December 9th Discussing Labor Optimization with Vision Guided Robotics

November 6, 2015 (Indianapolis, IN) -- Bastian Solutions is co-hosting a vision-guided robotics webinar with Vision Systems magazine on December 9, 2015.

Bastian Solutions Expands AutoStore Distribution to Latin America, India, Australia and New Zealand

November 3, 2015 (Indianapolis, IN) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the expansion of its AutoStore distribution territory. In addition to the U.S. and Canada, Bastian Solutions will now sell and integrate the AutoStore robotic goods-to-person system in Latin America, India, Australia, and New Zealand.

Bastian Solutions to Participate at Materials Handling Middle East

August 24, 2015 (Dubai) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, will participate at Materials Handling Middle East, in Dubai. During this trade show, the representatives of the company will meet with attendees to discuss material handling topics and answer questions related to their requirements / challenges. In addition, the company will promote its commitment in rolling out service offerings throughout the Middle East.

Bastian Solutions Introduces New Online Conveyor Pricing Tool

Continued growth and competition in industrial ecommerce forces B2B e-tailers to be more than a store front.

Habitat for Humanity Builds Three Homes with Help from Bastian Solutions

Employees from Bastian Solutions’ Indianapolis office assisted in framing, installation of windows and siding, as well as painting and deck construction.

CeMAT Success in Sao Paulo, Brazil Last Week

Bastian Solutions exhibited at CeMAT South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week. The team experienced great success in meeting many new potential customers, industry partners, and local industry media. Bastian Solutions South America showcased work with various customers and material handling solutions as well as its engineering and consulting services.

Bill Bastian Sr. Celebrates 60 Years with Bastian Solutions

June 9, 2015 (Indianapolis) – Nowadays, it is rare to find an individual who has devoted 60 years of service to one company, and done so with as much passion, kindness and honesty as Bill Bastian Sr., previous owner and president of Bastian Solutions. To this day, Mr. Bastian continues to mentor new employees and provide outstanding customer service to clients, several of which he has serviced for more than three decades.

The Future of Material Handling: An Interview with Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones, president of Bastian Solutions, was recently interviewed by Todd Schnick of IntrepidNOW regarding manufacturing automation in material handling. The podcast interview titled, “Aaron Jones: The Future of Material Handling,” explored the recent automation trends in the supply chain.

Jervis B. Webb Company Welcomes Bastian Solutions as New Smartcart Automatic Guided Cart Value Added Reseller

Farmington Hills, Mich. (April 29, 2015) – Jervis B. Webb Company – a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company and leading provider of material handling solutions – announced today Bastian Solutions, will join its growing network of SmartCart® Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) Value Added Resellers (VARs). Bastian Solutions is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

IBJ Releases 2015 List of Largest Indianapolis-Area Engineering Firms

April 28, 2015 (Indianapolis, IN) – Each April, the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) releases its annual list of the Largest Indianapolis-Area Engineering Firms. Bastian Solutions is proud to report the company claimed the seventh spot on the list, its highest position since entering the list’s rankings in 2012.

Modern Materials Handling Names Bastian Solutions to 2015 Top 20 Systems Suppliers List

April 16, 2015 - Bastian Solutions was featured in Modern Materials Handling magazine profiling the top 20 systems suppliers worldwide. According to Josh Bond, author and associate editor Modern Materials Handling, Bastian Solutions claimed the 19th spot.

Greg Conner, Regional Director for Bastian Solutions, Selected as MHI Outstanding Young Professional

March 26, 2015 - Greg Conner, Regional Director for Bastian Solutions, was selected as MHI Outstanding Young Professional. Conner was recognized at the MHI 70th anniversary event on Wednesday, March 25, during ProMat Show.

Bastian Solutions Acquires Forte Engineering

(March 23, 2015) – Bastian Solutions, a leading systems integrator, announced today the acquisition of Forte Engineering.

Bastian Solutions Debuting Goods-to-Robot Picking System at ProMat 2015

Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, is debuting a goods-to-robot e-fulfillment system at ProMat 2015, March 23-26. The system features a Fanuc M-20iA 6-axis robot, custom-designed end of arm tool (EoAT), and 3-D area sensor.

Bastian Solutions Welcomes New Hire David Strawser as Unified Support Manager

Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator and expert in e-Commerce fulfillment automation, recently hired David Strawser as Unified Support Manager. As company growth continues across the globe, an ongoing focus on customer service remains paramount.

Bastian Solutions Moves Louisville Office to New Location

Louisville, KY – Bastian Solutions (www.bastiansolutions.com), a global material handling systems integrator, will move its software division and Louisville regional employees to a newly renovated office building on the east side of Louisville.

Bastian Solutions Opens Chicago Regional Office

September 11, 2014 (Chicago) – Bastian Solutions (www.bastiansolutions.com), headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., opened its 15th U.S. office in Naperville, Ill., to service a growing number of customers in the Chicago region.

Bastian Solutions to Host Free Webinar on Warehouse Control Systems

Webinar will focus on the top 5 things customers need to know when selecting a warehouse control system for their operation.

Bastian Solutions to Host Free Webinar on Warehouse Control Systems

Presenters will share insights on the modern warehouse control system (WCS), and registrants will learn the

Bastian Solutions to Host a Free Webinar Series on Picking Technologies

The two-part webinar series will cover a variety of automated picking technologies helping companies improve their order fulfillment process and the market trends creating the need for increased efficiency.​

Hollis Adams Foundation to Host Charity Run with Help from Bastian Solutions

Employees from Bastian Solutions’ Indianapolis and Greenfield offices spent a day building obstacles and clearing a trail for the Mudder’s Day Run to benefit Hollis Adams Foundation.

Bastian Solutions Announces New Company President

November 18, 2013 - Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today Aaron Jones, Vice President at Bastian Solutions, will replace Bill Bastian II as President effective January 1, 2014.

Triple-Digit Growth Lands Bastian Solutions on the 2013 Inc. 5000

Aug. 29, 2013 – Bastian Solutions was named this week to the 2013 Inc. 5000, a listing of the 5,000 fastest-growing, private companies in the U.S. Bastian ranked 1,696 on the list with a three-year growth rate of 229 percent.

LogistXGames Kicks off in Louisville Area

August 12, 2013 (Louisville, KY) – The first event for the seventh annual Louisville LogistXGames will be held August 15 in Jeffersontown, IN. The games were developed to showcase Louisville’s logistics companies, and holds competitions in other cities, inviting the winners back to Louisville for a final game to determine a winner.

Bastian Automation Engineering Honored as One of the 2013 Indiana Companies to Watch

Aug. 7, 2013 (Greenfield, IN) - Bastian Automation Engineering has been recognized as one of the 2013 Indiana Companies to Watch, an awards program presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center, and the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Bastian Solutions Honored Twice by Indianapolis Business Journal

Bastian Solutions and its custom engineering division, Bastian Automation Engineering, were named on two of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Top 25 lists this year.

Students from Local Career Center Visit Bastian Automation Engineering

June 14, 2013 (Greenfield, IN) – More than 80 students from New Castle Area Career Program (NCACP) visited Bastian Automation Engineering (BAE) to learn about the material handling automation industry and to tour BAE’s 50,000 square foot facility.

Bastian Solutions to Exhibit at 2013 Expo Pack Tradeshow

June 12, 2013 (Mexico City, Mexico) - Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator will exhibit at Expo Pack in Mexico City, Mexico from June 18-21, 2013. As part of its exhibit, the company will demo a robotic picking cell featuring a M-1iA robot. This robotic technology provides significant improvements in accuracy and productivity in manufacturing environments.

Bastian Solutions Partners with Seegrid to Offer Clients Flexible, Affordable Automation

May 7, 2013 – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, has partnered with Seegrid to distribute the company’s line of robotic industrial trucks.

Bastian Solutions Signs Distributor Agreement for AutoStore

May 2, 2013 – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today a partnership with Jakob Hatteland Computer AS to distribute the company’s AutoStore system in North America.​

Bastian Robotics Volunteers at the 2013 FIRST World Championship

April 30, 2013 (St. Louis, MO) – More than 600 teams from around the world gathered at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis last week for the 2013 FIRST Championship, an event that brings together finalists from three separate robotics competitions including the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship, the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, and the FIRST LEGO League World Festival.

Bastian Solutions to Exhibit and Present at 2013 WERC Conference and Tradeshow

April 22, 2013 (Dallas, TX) – Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator and consulting firm, will exhibit and present at the 2013 WERC Conference and WIRE tradeshow in Dallas, Texas on April 28 through May 1. As an exhibitor at WIRE, the company will promote its supply chain consulting services, and during the conference, Marvin Logan—Director of Consulting Services at Bastian Solutions—will present Breakthrough Technologies in Distribution.

Bastian Software Solutions to Exhibit Supply Chain Software at Convergence 2013

March 12, 2013 (New Orleans, LA) – Bastian Software Solutions, a developer of supply chain execution software, will exhibit at Microsoft’s annual Convergence Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 18 – 21, 2013. As part of its exhibit, the company will demo two supply chain automation technologies: the Exacta pick to light application and an M-1iA robot. Both technologies provide significant improvements in accuracy and productivity in warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Bastian Solutions to Exhibit Automation Technology at WestPack 2013

February 1, 2013 (Anaheim, CA) – Bastian Solutions, a leading integrator of material handling systems, will exhibit at the annual WestPack tradeshow in Anaheim, California, February 12 – 14, 2013. As part of its exhibit, the company will demo two automation technologies: an M-1iA robot and the Exacta pick to light application. Both technologies provide significant improvements in accuracy and productivity in warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Bastian Solutions at ProMat with OPEX

Bastian Solutions will be attending ProMat. We will be available to answer questions and showcase our conveyor in the Opex Perfect Pick booth (No. 619).

Bastian Solutions Opens UL-Certified Control Panel Build Shop

December 20, 2012 (Indianapolis, IN) – Bastian Solutions has announced the opening of a new control panel build shop at its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind., to service the company’s current and future clients.

Bastian Solutions Volunteers at Local Elementary School

Employees from Bastian’s corporate headquarters spent the day building, painting, and landscaping at Francis Scott Key Elementary School in Indianapolis.

Bastian Solutions Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

As a 3rd generation family business, Bastian Solutions continues to grow at a rapid pace with 18 U.S. offices and 7 international offices.

Bastian Solutions Joins Select Group of Rockwell Automation Machine Builder Partners

Controls division moves to company-level partnership with Rockwell Automation, achieving top-level status within the Rockwell Automation OEM Program.

Bastian Solutions Hires Lee Pechauer as Logistics Consultant

August 16, 2012 - Bastian Solutions enhances the capabilities of its supply chain software division with the hiring of the company's newest logistics consultant, Lee Pechauer.

Growth of Bastian's Custom Automation Group Recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal

Blue Arc Engineering, recently re-named Bastian Automation Engineering, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing, Indianapolis-area private companies by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

Bastian Solutions Promotes Nate Richter to Sales Manager

Nate Richter, previously a sales engineer, has been promoted to sales manager at Bastian Automation Engineering.​

Bastian Solutions Hires Director of Middle East Operations

Nathan McClure, previously in charge of international business development at Bastian Solutions, has been promoted to Director of Middle East Operations.

Bastian Solutions Promotes Ryan Bliss to Operations Manager

Bastian Solutions recently announced the promotion of Ryan Bliss from project manager to operations manager at Bastian's software division.

Bastian Robotics Promotes Safety at 2012 FIRST World Championship in St. Louis

Sixteen volunteers from Bastian Robotics manned the safety glasses station at the FIRST Championship to ensure all competitors were properly equipped while working on their robots.

D.R.E.A.M. Alive Scholars Go Behind the Scenes at Bastian Automation Engineering

Fifteen scholars from Tarik Glenn’s D.R.E.A.M. Alive program tour Bastian Automation Engineering to learn about the importance of engineering.

Bill Bastian II Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Bastian Solutions

Years of hard work, innovative thinking, and dedication help family-owned business become an international corporation.

Bastian Solutions Helps Third-Party Logistics Provider Grow with Warehouse Automation

Westcoast Warehousing increases product throughput while reducing picking errors, employee training time, and labor costs by installing an automated picking system from Bastian Solutions.

Bastian Solutions to Provide an Automated Distribution Center for the First Academic Medical Center in the Middle East

Bastian Solutions (www.bastiansolutions.com), has been selected to design and install an automated sortation system to supply Sidra Medical and Research Center, the first academic medical center in the Middle East.

Company Achieves Microsoft Gold Independent Software Vendor Competency and Gold Software Development Competency

Earns distinction and market leadership through demonstrated technology success and customer commitment.​

Bastian System Featured in the Premiere Episode of Move It!

Web-based series takes a behind the scenes look at $986 billion U.S. logistics industry.

Bastian Robotics Devotes Day of Caring to Local Hospital

Fifteen employees spent the day hanging holiday decorations and spreading cheer at the Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital in Maryland Heights, MO.

Bastian Solutions Announces the Formation of Bastian Australia Pty Limited

Bastian Solutions, a material handling systems integrator headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., continues its international expansion with the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia.

Bastian Offers New High-Level Palletizer Featuring Intralox's ARB Pallet Layer Former

Through a partnership with Intralox, L.L.C,--the innovator of patented Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) technology--Bastian Solutions is now offering a high-level palletizing system incorporating Intralox's S7000 Pallet Layer Former.

Bastian Solutions Announces the Formation of Bastian South America

Bastian Solutions has formed a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to better serve the growing number of distribution and manufacturing markets throughout South America.

Bastian Solutions to Deliver Material Handling Systems for Amway Distribution Service Centers

Bastian Solutions has been selected to deliver material handling systems for two new Amway distribution service centers.

Bastian Attends Record-Breaking Fundraiser to Support Boy Scouts

Bastian contributed to the record-breaking Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting held at Conseco Fieldhouse and also hosted a tour of the company’s robotics division for a Boy Scout troop in St. Louis.

Bastian Robotics' Solution Showcased at CSCMP Global Conference

Team helps create high speed robotic bottle picking solution for wine and spirits distributors.

New Commercial Real Estate Company Provides Expanded Services to Tenants

Bastian Development integrates real estate, logistics, and material handling.