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Bastian Solutions and viastore North America Unite to Boost Automation

The merger expands Bastian's automation capabilities by integrating viastore's pallet handling expertise to offer more comprehensive logistics solutions under a unified brand.

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Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is excited to announce 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. 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’ renowned expertise in systems integration and viastore’s specialization in automated pallet handling technologies, creating a powerhouse in the logistics automation industry. Customers will now have access to a broader portfolio of products and technologies, enhancing their ability to optimize their supply chains.

“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,” said 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.”

The merger of viastore’s North American operations into Bastian Solutions marks another strategic milestone in Toyota Industries Corporation's (TICO) vision for Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which unites TICO’s subsidiaries Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande, and viastore. By leveraging the synergies between these organizations, TICO is driving growth and delivering high- value solutions that enhance efficiency and meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.

“We are committed to supporting our customers’ goals by providing expanded technologies and expertise,” added Aaron Jones, President & 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.”

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

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