Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWire) -- 06/01/2015 --Jervis B. Webb Company, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company and leading provider of material handling solutions, announced today Bastian Solutions, will join its growing network of SmartCart® Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) Value Added Resellers (VARs). Bastian Solutions is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Bastian Solutions is well known as an independent system integrator helping customers increase productivity through automation, information systems and sound operating procedures. Bastian Solutions was recently named #19 on Modern Materials Handling Top 20 Systems Supplier list for 2015.

"Daifuku North America's SmartCart AGC is a durable, cost-effective solution for transporting a range of products in both manufacturing and distribution facilities. The AGCs can also be quickly installed and easily modified as operations expand or change. With these benefits, it was an easy decision to join the Jervis Webb VAR program. We are excited to offer such a robust solution to our clients and look forward to working with the entire Daifuku North America team in implementing world class automation systems," said Aaron Jones, President of Bastian Solutions.

SmartCart Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) sales has steadily risen over the past decade due to its affordability and flexibility. It is guided by magnetic tape, which allows you to quickly install or modify the guidepath. SmartCart AGCs are ideal for moving products on an assembly line or transporting goods throughout a plant or warehouse. Because they're automatic and durable, SmartCarts provide reliable and consistent point-to-point movement of everything from small parts to heavy pallets.

"We are excited to welcome Bastian Solutions as the latest addition to our VAR community, their strong customer support and material handling industry expertise will be a tremendous asset," said Rob Schmit, President of Jervis B. Webb Company.

About Jervis B. Webb Company
Jervis B. Webb Company is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company, a leading developer of innovative material handling technology such as Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), conveyors, baggage handling systems, bulk handling systems, cleanroom systems, and airport maintenance services.

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 recently announced the acquisition of Forte Engineering. The merge creates a turnkey software suite for beverage distributors and strengthens the companies' overall product offerings and customer support.

Bastian Solutions is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with an additional 16 domestic offices and 7 international offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. 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.

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