Bastian Automation

What Bastian Automation does

Bastian Automation, LLC, headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana, designs and integrates material handling automation systems for automotive, aerospace, tire/wheel, and discrete manufacturing operations. Its product portfolio spans industrial robotics, AGV/AMR autonomous vehicle systems, ASRS (unit load cranes, pallet shuttles, high-density storage, goods-to-person solutions), conveyor and sortation systems, and proprietary Warehouse Execution System (WES) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) software that integrate with WMS, ERP, and PLC infrastructure. Custom-engineered equipment is built at an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified 50,000-sq-ft fabrication facility, and delivered alongside consulting, system integration, and lifecycle services including preventive maintenance, spare parts, and SLA-based support.

Bastian operates as a privately held LLC and wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation, DBA Bastian Solutions, with offices in Indiana (HQ and Carmel), Kentucky, Missouri, and Bengaluru, India (Bastian Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.). Revenue is generated through project-based hardware sales (ASRS, conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR fleets), professional services (consulting, design, simulation, installation, commissioning), recurring WES/WCS software revenue, and managed-service maintenance contracts (AMC, SLA), with project-specific quote pricing on Net 30 terms and multi-year contract cadences. The company explicitly markets itself as a brand-agnostic integrator that selects best-fit technology per use case, and has formally redirected warehousing/intralogistics inquiries to its Toyota-affiliated toyota-automated-logistics.com platform.

Vertically, Bastian sells industry-specific solutions bundles: automotive (Automated Trailer Loading/Unloading Systems, Robotic Pallet Destacking, Aftermarket Parts Handling, Paint Shop & Finished Body Storage, Tier 1 Program Support), aerospace (oversized-component conveyors, custom ASRS for molds/dies, clean-room automation, high-temperature forging), tire & wheel (green tire handling, robotic wheel handling/flipping/rotation, tire buffering, automated tire storage), and kitting & sequencing (automated storage for kitting, sequencing & JIT delivery, automated verification, kit transport, robotic buffering). The company holds registered trademarks including BASTIAN SOLUTIONS, EXACTA MAESTRO, and ULTRA, and operates its US contracting framework under TICO Code of Conduct governance with assignment rights to Toyota Automated Logistics affiliates including Vanderlande Industries.

Name

Bastian Automation

Legal name

Bastian Automation, LLC

Website

https://bastianautomation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bastian Automation designs and integrates material handling automation systems — robotics, AGV/AMR, ASRS, conveyors, and WES/WCS software — for automotive, aerospace, tire/wheel, and discrete manufacturing customers in the US and India, operating as a Toyota Industries Corporation subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Material handling automation
• Warehouse execution software
• Automated storage retrieval
• Robotics integration services
• Industrial conveyor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automation Equipment and Systems Integration: Design, integration, and support of automation systems including robotics, AGVs/AMRs, ASRS, and conveyor systems. Revenue generated from equipment sales, system integration projects, and custom automation solutions.
2. Professional Services: Consulting, design, simulation, installation, and commissioning services. Lifecycle services including preventive maintenance, spare parts, and responsive technical support.
3. Software (WES/WCS): Modular warehouse execution and control software solutions that synchronize automation operations
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Post-installation support including warranty services, AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts), and SLA-based support offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Bastian Automation designs, integrates, and supports material handling automation systems for automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other manufacturing industries. The company delivers integrated solutions that span robotics integration, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), autonomous vehicle systems (AGVs/AMRs), conveyor and sortation systems, custom-engineered automation equipment, and proprietary warehouse execution/control software (WES/WCS), supported by consulting, system integration, and lifecycle services.

Product overview

Bastian Automation is a material handling automation integrator offering a portfolio of automation solutions for automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and manufacturing industries. The portfolio consists of core automation hardware products (Robotics Integration, Autonomous Vehicle Systems/AGVs/AMRs, ASRS, Conveyor & Sortation Systems), custom-engineered automation equipment, and software products (WES - Warehouse Execution System, and WCS - Warehouse Control System). The software products integrate with WMS, ERP, and PLC systems to provide systemwide visibility. Services include Consulting & Design, System Integration, and Lifecycle Services (preventive maintenance and technical support). Industry-specific solutions include Automotive automation (ATLS, robotic pallet destacking, aftermarket parts handling), Aerospace automation, Tire & Wheel handling solutions, and Kitting & Sequencing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotics Integration Integration of industrial robots, robotic cells, mobile robotics, and cobots designed to improve accuracy, ergonomics, and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments for industrial manufacturers.
• Autonomous Vehicle Systems Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that deliver precise, timely transport of components to assembly lines and material handling within facilities.
• Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Unit load cranes, pallet shuttles, high-density storage, and goods-to-person solutions that maximize space utilization and inventory management for manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Conveyor & Sortation Systems Engineered material transport solutions for high-demand environments, including custom conveyor designs for harsh environments, delicate components, and unique product geometries.
• Custom Automation Purpose-built machinery and engineered systems tailored to unique applications, including custom ASRS, VLM equipment, conveyor systems, lifts, platforms, and pallet/tote handling solutions, fabricated in an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified 50,000-sq-ft facility.
• Warehouse Execution System (WES) Software Modular, scalable software that synchronizes warehouse operations, integrates automation, boosts productivity, and adapts as operations grow; connects with WMS, ERP, and PLC systems.
• Warehouse Control System (WCS) Software Modular, scalable software that synchronizes warehouse operations, integrates automation, boosts productivity, and adapts as operations grow.
• Consulting & Design Expert consulting, simulation, and data-driven design services from material handling automation specialists that optimize operations from the ground up.
• System Integration Services that seamlessly connect people, products, and processes with material handling automation systems built around business goals.
• Lifecycle Services Preventive maintenance, spare parts guidance, and responsive technical support services throughout the automation system lifecycle.
• Automotive Material Handling Solutions Industry-specific automation portfolio for automotive tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and assembly operations, including automated trailer loading/unloading, robotic pallet destacking, aftermarket parts handling and distribution, paint shop and finished body storage, and Tier 1 program support.
• Aerospace Material Handling Solutions Precision automation for aerospace materials including conveyors for oversized components, custom ASRS for molds/dies/large parts, robotic integration, and custom automation for clean rooms and high-temperature forging.
• Tire & Wheel Handling Solutions End-to-end automation for tire and wheel manufacturing including green tire handling, robotic wheel flipping/rotating, tire buffering, automated tire storage with varying diameter support, and tire/wheel delivery systems to assembly lines.
• Kitting & Sequencing Automation Manufacturing automation that gathers, stages, verifies, and delivers component kits just-in-time to assembly stations, including automated kitting systems, automated storage for kitting, sequencing and JIT delivery, automated verification (weight checks, barcode, pick-to-light/voice), kit transport, and robotic buffering/sequencing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased throughput and production efficiency
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Toyota Automated Logistics Americas, LLCcoreOthersAffiliated entity within the Toyota Automated Logistics corporate family. Bastian can assign or subcontract work to this entity without customer consent under their standard terms.
• Vanderlande IndustriescoreOthersAffiliated entity within the Toyota Automated Logistics corporate family, listed as a company wholly owned by TICO (Toyota Industries Corporation).
• Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO)coreOthersParent company affiliation. Bastian agrees to conduct activities in a manner consistent with the TICO Code of Conduct. Bastian can assign/subcontract to Toyota Automated Logistics Affiliates including TICO wholly-owned entities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Daifuku: Daifuku is a global manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems including ASRS, conveyors, AGVs, and cleanroom automation for automotive, semiconductor, and general manufacturing — closely overlapping with Bastian's automotive and aerospace focus.
• Swisslog: Swisslog (owned by KUKA) integrates automated material handling, ASRS, AGVs, and warehouse management software for manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. It directly competes with Bastian in automated storage and retrieval plus warehouse execution software.
• Dematic: Dematic is a leading global integrator of intralogistics and material handling automation, including ASRS, AGVs, conveyors, and warehouse execution software. It is the most directly comparable competitor to Bastian Automation across automotive, manufacturing, and distribution end markets.
• Vanderlande: Vanderlande is a material handling and warehouse automation integrator specializing in ASRS, parcel sortation, and baggage/cargo handling. It is a fellow Toyota Industries affiliate (sister company under TICO) and competes head-to-head in automotive and warehouse integration.
• Beumer Group: Beumer Group is an intralogistics integrator offering conveying, loading, palletizing, sortation, and baggage handling systems. It is a comparable systems integrator competing in manufacturing and distribution automation.
• TGW Logistics: TGW designs and integrates flexible, automated material handling solutions including ASRS, conveyor systems, and warehouse control software for distribution and manufacturing. It is a direct competitor in mid-market and enterprise intralogistics integration.
• System Logistics (Krones): System Logistics (part of Krones Group) provides automated material handling and warehousing solutions, including ASRS, AGVs, and warehouse software, primarily for consumer goods and manufacturing. It overlaps with Bastian's integration and storage automation offerings.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated designs, integrates, and supports automated material handling solutions including conveyors, ASRS, robotics, and warehouse execution software. It is a direct competitor in automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing automation.

Emerging players

• Symbotic: Symbotic is an emerging player applying AI-driven robotics and software to warehouse and supply chain automation. While focused on large retail/distribution customers, its automation platform competes with Bastian's WES/WCS software and ASRS integration offering.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA: KUKA is a broad industrial robotics and automation incumbent whose portfolio (industrial robots, Swisslog integration, KUKA Systems) overlaps with Bastian's robotics integration and systems integration capabilities across automotive and manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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