Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is set to open a new manufacturing facility outside Bangalore in Karnataka, marking the firm’s first manufacturing plant in India. The facility, to be located in the Indospace area, is expected to be fully operational by October 2023 and will initially focus on hiring mechanical and electrical engineers to support manufacturing. Bastian Solutions is a well-known supply chain integration partner in the region and already works with several Indian customers, such as ITC, Jaquar, Asian Paints, and Bajaj Auto. The new site will include the launch of conveyor offerings such as the Roller Zero Pressure DC Conveyor (RZPDC) and the Belted Zero Pressure DC Conveyor (BZPDC) which are used to convey a variety of payloads. The company also plans to launch more equipment in the coming years.
Bastian Solutions is a leading global integrator that offers distribution and manufacturing services to customers across North and South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India. It is a subsidiary of the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group, which is a part of the Toyota Motor Corporation. Bastian Solutions provides the latest in automation technologies, software, consulting, and implementation services for its customers to ensure optimal supply chain performance.
Vinayak Bhat is the General Manager of Bastian Solutions and is responsible for overseeing the firm’s expansion into India. Bhat was excited to announce the opening of the new manufacturing facility and noted that the site would help the company strengthen local communities while generating employment opportunities. He added that the facility’s cutting-edge technology would help advance the industrial development of India and support the country’s push towards Atmanirbharta, or self-reliance. Bhat is an experienced logistics industry professional who has worked across several business areas such as marketing, sales, and consulting.
