Warehousing: Blesco to be known as viastore systems

After being acquired in May, engineering and automation firm Blesco will move forward under the name of parent company and AS/RS supplier viastore.

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 11/17/2008

After being acquired by AS/RS supplier viastore systems, Inc. in May, engineering and automation firm Blesco, Inc. will be known under their parent company’s name beginning in January.

The combined company’s focus lies in “warehousing efficiency through automation,” with Blesco providing in house custom design, engineering and manufacturing, and viastore bringing an innovative warehouse management system package. 

viastore, which has offices in 17 countries,  specializes in designing and rearranging systems specifically to clients’ individual needs and challenges. Its clients include Ford Motor Corporation, L’Oreal USA and Frito Lay Corporation. Blesco serves Schwan Food Company, Nestle USA, and Boscov’s Department Stores.