Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/27/2016 -- Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today a project with J. Knipper and Company, Inc. to design, integrate, and install a new distribution system at the company's Charlestown, IN, facility.

With current distribution facilities on the east coast and year after year growth, J. Knipper and Company is expanding their distribution capacity westward. The new facility will be located in Charlestown, IN, providing convenient access to major interstates and FedEx and UPS hubs. With access to 75% of the U.S. population with 2 day ground service, J. Knipper and Company can deliver product to customers faster, thus increasing customer satisfaction and creating unique opportunities and greater specialization in Direct to Physician fulfillment.

The new distribution system will include an integrated conveyor system, pick modules, racking, and cages. Project build began on April 25 with plans to conclude early this summer.

"The Midwest provides a prime location for many of our clients to quickly reach customers across the U.S.," stated Tim Hildebrandt, Regional Director at Bastian Solutions. "We look forward to providing J. Knipper's new location with an automation system that provides additional speed, accuracy, and most importantly, great service to their customers."

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About Bastian Solutions
Bastian Solutions (http://ow.ly/LaOTe), a global material handling systems integrator and expert in e-commerce fulfillment automation is an innovator in the fields of material handling automation, goods-to-person systems, wearable AR technology, supply chain software, and robotics.

Bastian Solutions is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with an additional 16 domestic offices and 7 international offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, and Qatar. Uniquely positioned, Bastian Solutions offers customers complete and innovative turnkey material handling systems, from design and simulation, all the way through installation and operations. Modern Materials Handling named Bastian Solutions 2015 Top 20 Systems Suppliers Worldwide.

Bastian Solutions provides integrated material handling systems reducing the total cost of order fulfillment and delivery cycle times for its customers; tremendous productivity gains and a quick return on investment are ensured. Automating supply chain logistics with harmony between material flow, information flow, and operational processes, yields a unique and important competitive advantage. Follow Bastian Solutions on Twitter @BastianSolution.