Bastian Solutions Expands AutoStore Distribution Territory

Bastian Solutions, a material handling systems integrator, has expanded 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.

Derek Cribley, director of systems engineering at Bastian Solutions, said: “AutoStore provides unmatched storage density and flexibility as well as a high level of throughput and reliability—features our clients, in the U.S. and around the globe, are looking for in their distribution centers. With key customers looking to integrate this level of automation, we are pleased to expand our AutoStore network to better serve their global operations.”

Key features of AutoStore include:

• 40-60% reduction in required storage space
• Flexible system layout
• 50-60% labor reduction in picking and replenishment
• Scalable configuration to accommodate growth
• Minimum 98% reliability with no single point of failure
• Quiet, energy-efficient operations

SPS Chauhan, director Asia and Middle East, said: “With its unique features and benefits, we believe India will be one of the largest markets for Autostore in years to come.”

Bastian Solutions currently has three AutoStore systems in the U.S. and one system in Brazil under contract with plans for additional implementations in 2016.