Bastian Solutions breaks ground on $165 million corporate and manufacturing facility in Indiana
Bastian Solutions has begun construction on a new manufacturing plant in Noblesville, Indiana. The company, which is a Toyota Automated Logistics company, will use the 164-acre campus as its corporate headquarters as well as for manufacturing operations. Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), Bastian's parent company, will invest $165 million into the project.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Bastian Solutions President & CEO Aaron Jones said, "We are thrilled to take this next step in the Bastian Solutions journey with the groundbreaking of our new manufacturing and corporate headquarters campus. Toyota’s investment in Noblesville, along with Toyota Material Handling’s in Columbus, showcases Toyota's long-term vision for driving progress in manufacturing, logistics, and its investment in the state of Indiana."
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen added, "We are excited to officially break ground on Bastian Solutions' new corporate campus in Noblesville. The corporate headquarters relocation to our city not only represents an investment in the international company's future, but our community and workforce. The commitment to retaining existing jobs and creating new ones will have a lasting impact for generations to come. We look forward to the partnership and collaboration between Bastian Solutions and Noblesville, and we extend our thanks for investing in our community."
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
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