Toyota Industries Corporation has announced the formation of a new global warehouse automation business, Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL), along with the appointment of its global leadership team. The initiative marks a major strategic move to unify multiple automation capabilities under a single brand focused on scalable, end-to-end intralogistics solutions.
The new platform will make its official debut at LogiMAT 2026 and MODEX 2026, ahead of its formal launch scheduled for April 1, 2026.
A Unified Global Warehouse Automation Platform
Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL) brings together the strengths of three established automation businesses:
- Bastian Solutions
- Vanderlande (warehousing division)
- viastore
By consolidating these organizations under one brand, TAL aims to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software, and full lifecycle services backed by Toyota’s engineering and reliability standards.
Global Leadership Structure Announced
TAL will be led by three regional CEOs, forming a globally distributed leadership model:
- Hitoshi Matsuoka – CEO, Central
- Thomas Hibinger – CEO, EMEA & APAC
- Aaron M. Jones – CEO, Americas
According to leadership statements, this structure is designed to strengthen regional responsiveness while maintaining a unified global strategy.
Matsuoka emphasized that the appointments reflect Toyota Industries’ commitment to leveraging the combined expertise of its automation companies to deliver a seamless customer experience across regions.
Leadership Background and Industry Experience
The newly appointed executives bring extensive experience in warehouse automation and industrial logistics:
Hitoshi Matsuoka
A long-time executive at Toyota Industries Corporation, Matsuoka has held leadership roles in materials handling and previously served as President of Toyota Automated Logistics North America. He currently serves as an executive officer and board member within Toyota’s industrial ecosystem.
Thomas Hibinger
Hibinger currently leads viastore as CEO, overseeing large-scale warehouse automation deployments across more than 3,000 facilities in Europe.
Aaron M. Jones
Jones leads Bastian Solutions and has driven significant expansion, including multiple strategic acquisitions and major revenue growth during his tenure.
Strategic Vision for the Future of Intralogistics
TAL is positioned to address accelerating demand in global supply chains driven by:
- Faster delivery expectations (same-day and next-day fulfillment)
- Higher order accuracy requirements
- Increased warehouse throughput pressures
- Complex multi-site logistics operations
The unified platform aims to support organizations at all stages of automation—from manual warehouse upgrades to highly advanced distribution centers powering global e-commerce networks.
Executives highlighted that TAL’s integrated model will allow customers to design, scale, and optimize logistics operations through a single connected ecosystem.
Industry Impact and Event Showcase
TAL will officially present its capabilities at:
- LogiMAT 2026 (Hall 1, Booth 1J31)
- MODEX 2026 (Booth B14719)
Live demonstrations will showcase how integrated automation, software, and services can improve warehouse design, operational efficiency, and lifecycle performance.
Share your Details for subscribe