Expansion in U.S. Marketplace: viastore acquires engineering and automation firm Blesco

Grand Rapids, Michigan, May, 2008 - viastore systems, a leading global supplier of intralogistics systems, has acquired Blesco Inc, based in Grand Rapids (Michigan). Blesco is an engineering and automation firm specializing in material handling systems design and integration, software development, design and manufacture of special equipment, and robotics systems.

With this acquisition, viastore is further expanding its position in the North American marketplace. Blesco’s products and services will enhance both viastore’s and Blesco’s total deliverable to the N American market where multiple technologies are often required. This will allow both companies to leverage each other’s strengths through an integrated team environment.

For further information about Blesco, Inc., you are invited to visit its website at www.blesco.com.

About viastore systems

viastore systems provides “Warehousing Efficiency Through Automation” and is a leading global supplier of Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) including S/R machines, conveyor systems, rack structure, fire protection and associated components. North American clients include Cargill Meat Solutions, Continental Teves NA, Gordon Food Service, L’Oreal USA, Ford Motor Corporation, Frito Lay Corporation, Robert Bosch Corporation and Wilsonart International. The company has developed and manufactured all types of Storage/Retrieval (S/R) machines as one of its primary product lines since 1970.

Today, viastore is an international corporation with an assembly plant in Germany and branches and subsidiaries in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Czech Republic and the United States.  A leading global supplier of Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems and supply chain execution products, the company has sales offices in 17 countries, and has implemented systems in more than 20 countries worldwide.

About Blesco

Blesco is an engineering and automation firm specializing in material handling systems design and integration, customized software development, design and manufacture of special equipment, and robotics systems. Located in a modern 90,000 square foot facility, Blesco has capacity for significant forecasted growth over the coming years. Blesco’s capabilities have grown as their clients needs have grown.  Working in a range of industries Blesco clients include:  Schwan Food Company, Nestle USA, Boscov’s Department Stores, Trane Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Smithfield Beef, Steelcase and Wolverine World Wide.

viastore systems Inc.
4717 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Suit A
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4048
Direct Dial: 616-871-5109
Main: 616-656-8876
Fax: 616-656-1499
Email: info@viastore.com
Web: www.viastore.com 

Blesco, Inc.
4890 Kendrick SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Main: 616-977-3950
Fax: 616-977-5006
Email: info@blesco.com
Web: www.blesco.com