Bastian Solutions, viastore Merger to Strengthen Automation Capabilities

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, announced the merger of viastore North America into its operations.

Operating under the unified Bastian Solutions name, this milestone marks a significant step in the company’s growth journey as part of Toyota Automated Logistics.

“Uniting viastore’s North American operations under the Bastian Solutions brand allows us to better serve our customers with a comprehensive range of automation solutions,” says Ariel Oliveira, president of viastore North America. “The combination of our advanced pallet handling expertise with Bastian’s robust systems integration capabilities enables us to deliver unmatched value and service.

Key takeaways:

·        By combining the strengths of both organizations, the merger aims to create new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and growth, delivering even more comprehensive automation solutions to customers.

·        This merger brings together Bastian Solutions’ expertise in systems integration and viastore’s specialization in automated pallet handling technologies, creating a powerhouse in the logistics automation industry.

·        Viastore North America, now Bastian Solutions' pallet automation team, will continue to work out of the Grand Rapids, Mich., office and Bastian Solutions' local regional sales and support office relocated to the same facility.

“We are committed to supporting our customers’ goals by providing expanded technologies and expertise,” adds Aaron Jones, president and CEO of Bastian Solutions. “This is an exciting opportunity to evolve and grow together as one team while also supporting the larger goals of TICO and TALG, deliver exceptional service and innovative automation solutions anywhere in the world and across every industry.”