Automotive services company Holman launches new robotics division

Global automotive services provider Holman has announced the launch of Holman Robotics. Holman said the entirely new division is delivering the industry’s first end-to-end robotic management system.

This offering combines automation design, flexible financing and lifecycle asset management into one model, which Holman said makes it easier than ever for businesses to deploy robotics and industrial automation at scale.

Streamlined approach to robotics development and deployment

Holman Robotics said it takes a holistic approach to robotic automation, bundling hardware, data integration, management software and ongoing support into a single, streamlined system. The company said this model enables customers to launch faster, scale smarter and maximize the long-term value of their investment with less complexity.

Holman and Formant announced a partnership in October 2024 on robot data and fleet management.

“Robotic automation can transform a company’s operations, boost efficiency and reduce expenses, but high upfront costs, technical complexities and an overwhelming network of vendors often slows adoption. Holman is ready to change that,” said Chris Conroy, CEO of Holman. “We are building upon decades of experience managing complex assets for our customers. As the industry’s premier fleet management provider, Holman helps businesses eliminate these barriers to entry and will deliver tailored robotics solutions that align with our customer’s business goals and operational workflows.”

Holman said its robotics offering features:

• Design advocacy: Aligning the ideal robotics offering with business priorities and validating technical fit through a curated network of leading OEMs, system integrators and technology providers.
• Streamlined financing: Flexible funding options that consolidate all expenses, transforming significant upfront capital investments into manageable operating costs to accelerate deployment.
• Centralized management platform: A unified platform that integrates data across the automation ecosystem, enabling real-time monitoring, lifecycle management and performance optimization to provide insights that fuel strategic decision making.

“As a growing number of businesses embrace robotic assets across a variety of industrial applications - warehousing, manufacturing, sorting, security, cleaning - there is clear need for a simplified solution to effectively deploy and manage these units,” said Joe Foster, vice president of robotics at Holman. “Our vision is to be a trusted strategic partner who provides organizations the expertise and resources they need to deploy robotic assets faster, more easily and with confidence as they embrace the potential of industrial automation.”

By partnering with and investing in several innovators across the robotics sector, Holman said it is leveraging a century of expertise and unrivaled competencies to deliver a unique system that is poised to define the next era of industrial automation.