Toyota Automated Logistics
Toyota Automated Logistics combines Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing unit and viastore.
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Toyota Automated Logistics
Toyota Automated Logistics combines Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing unit and viastore.
Following its global debut at LogiMAT and upcoming North American debut at MODEX 2026, Toyota Industries Corporation announced the appointment of three industry leaders as CEOs of Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL), its new warehouse automation business.
Hitoshi Matsuoka will serve as TAL’s CEO, Central. Thomas Hibinger will serve as TAL’s CEO, EMEA and APAC. And Aaron M. Jones will serve as TAL’s CEO, Americas.
TAL said that it unites the combined strengths of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one brand. The formal launch is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
“Thomas and Aaron have a solid track record of strong performance leading two of our warehouse automation businesses,” Matsuok “Their vision has shaped the future of automated warehousing and guided the delivery of innovative and pragmatic solutions to solve customers’ complex and shifting logistics challenges. Their appointments as regional CEOs reflect TICO's commitment to build on the collective depth and breadth of our world-class technologies, software and services while delivering a seamless customer experience across regions.
Toyota Automated Logistics said that this powerful combination enables the delivery of scalable systems, intelligent software, and comprehensive lifecycle services - all with the quality and reliability associated with the Toyota brand.
“Intralogistics is increasingly complex and requires a partner with deep expertise and a forward-thinking approach,” Jones said. “The launch of TAL supports these needs by drawing on the collective strength of three companies with 285 combined years of logistics experience and a track record of continual innovation for customers, no matter where they are in their adoption of automation. Thomas and I are eager to reshape the logistics arena with TAL’s unified approach to offering its customers one connected solution and a seamless journey.”
The fast-growing market for warehouse automation is spurred by greater demand for next or same-day deliveries, ever-faster throughput, absolute order accuracy and optimal warehouse performance. Through seamless integration across the automation landscape, TAL said that it addresses these needs end-to-end.
The company said that its approach supports organizations at every stage of their automation journey, whether taking the first steps to automate manual processes in legacy warehouses or refining the advanced distribution centers relied on by the largest e-commerce platforms and the global fulfillment operations of leading brands.
“Warehouse and fulfillment operations never stop nor are they constrained by time zones or geography,” Hibinger added. “Aaron and I have the opportunity to combine the talents of TAL’s dedicated team to deliver an exceptional level of responsiveness and service. Our goal is to redefine what is possible with warehouse automation.”
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