SUPERIOR. DURABLE. INNOVATIVE. 100% employee-owned, dedicated to producing world-class products.
DELIVERING ACCELERATED SOLUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD SINCE 1979 For over 35 years, FAST Global Solutions has been helping improve operational performance in the air transportation, material handling and agricultural industries, with smartly designed and ruggedly built equipment. Founded in 1979 as Watkins Aircraft Support Products (WASP), the company s focus on unparalleled quality and critical safety engineering of non-powered ground support equipment, resulted in exponential growth doubling in capacity every year for the first decade. Production momentum for the company continued over the years, with the addition of package conveyor and military trailer design and manufacturing. In 2015, WASP combined with FAST Manufacturing a producer of high-quality agricultural sprayers and liquid fertilizer equipment to become FAST Global Solutions. The company s name change also signaled an expanded footprint of operations and a global commitment to meet the increasing demands of our customers, helping them accelerate their businesses in the industries they serve. Today, FAST Global Solutions is comprised of three product divisions: WASP GSE The world s largest manufacturer of non-powered ground support equipment for the airline and air cargo industry. WASP Conveyors A leading manufacturer of parcel conveyor equipment for the material handling industry. FAST AG Solutions Producer of proven, high-quality sprayer and liquid fertilizer equipment for the agricultural industry.
Scaling capacity, capabilities and resources To meet the unique requirements of our global customers and partners, FAST Global Solutions continues to expand domestic and international operations, and add new manufacturing automation solutions to help advance our service, parts and engineering offerings. Now with seven production facilities, including a newly secured Europeanbased operation, the company encompass 1,000,000 square feet (92,000 square meters) of manufacturing space to be able to fulfill equipment orders quickly. Proud, dedicated and quality-driven As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in our craftsmanship and stand behind every piece of equipment we build. The FAST team, of over 700 employee-owners including 130 certified welders and an engineering team of over 30 employees with 300 combined years of experience understands the operational needs of our customers and continues to create ultra-reliable equipment that leads the industry in available uptime, higher performance, and longer lifecycles. We operate to ensure rapid turnaround times for parts and equipment orders, and to meet the exacting standards of each customer s individual needs. Transforming lives globally by creating innovative solutions that help our customers move FAST. OUR MISSION FAST Global Solutions is transforming to meet the escalating rate-of-change and efficiencies demanded by a digital, global era. One thing that will not change, however, is our commitment to quality, to durability and to delivering the lowest total cost of ownership. 3
SUPERIOR PRODUCTS FROM AN EXCEPTIONAL TEAM With every precision weld by our certified welders, each durable piece of premium hardware, every sheet of thicker-gauge steel and each expertly engineered design, we focus on developing equipment that will be ready to work when you need it and will last through years of rigorous daily use. At FAST Global Solutions, we perform some of the most demanding product testing in the industry. The equipment we manufacture is put through thousands of hours and hundreds of miles of intense testing, to ensure our custom-designed equipment is durable and safe to operate. Additionally, each of our manufacturing facilities is staffed with full-time quality inspectors to certify that what we produce meets industry and global standards (OSHA, SAE, CE, IATA), as well as our customers individual safety specifications. The company established high standards for what we design, engineer and build so that our customers experience minimal maintenance, more uptime and the lowest total cost of ownership.
WORLD-CLASS MANUFACTURING In Relentless Pursuit of Innovation The continual introduction of advanced technology throughout the company s manufacturing process helps increase capacities while ensuring a consistent level of quality synonymous with the FAST and WASP brand names. Since FAST Global Solutions added the first robotic welder in 2003, the company has been introducing larger units and more high-tech manufacturing equipment to enhance productivity and quality. Our manufacturing technology now includes plasma laser cutters, large-scale press brakes, automated powder-coat paint booths and ovens, and more to support the ever-increasing demand for quality equipment used throughout the world. Keep Moving Fast Forward We build all of our equipment with the best quality components, to deliver years of rigorous daily use. However, should you ever need to replace or repair anything on your FAST- or WASP-branded equipment, we maintain a dedicated parts department, with over 5,000 parts in stock at all times, that will quickly get your operations back up to speed. FAST Global Solutions understands that downtime can be frustrating and costly, which is why we ship 95% of all stocked parts orders within 24 hours. We also offer parts customization for other manufacturers equipment. 5
WE DESIGN IT. WE BUILD IT. WE SERVICE IT. 6
ACCELERATE THE RAMP As the largest, non-powered ground support equipment manufacturer in the world, we know operational performance and safety begins on the ramp. That s why our WASP-branded equipment has become an increasingly critical part of the ground support operations of many of the industry s largest passenger and cargo air transportation services, at the most active airports, FBOs, military bases and cargo hubs around the world. With a dedication to achieving the highest quality standards, FAST Global Solutions controls the entire process from design to engineering to manufacturing to service. WASP-branded GSE has a long-standing reputation for being ruggedly built, ultra-durable, and extremely reliable to handle years of rigorous daily use and delivers on the highest safety standards. FAST Global Solutions manufactures an expansive line of non-powered ground support equipment, including: DOLLIES BELT LOADERS RACKS BAGGAGE CARTS STAIRS OTHER CUSTOMIZED GSE 7
DOOR TO DOOR EXPERTISE. 8
ACCELERATE EFFICIENCY From chutes to platforms, conveyors to custom-engineered systems, FAST Global Solutions is a door-to-door solutions partner with many of the world s most respected names in package shipping and system integration. Our WASP-branded Conveyors help improve material handling efficiency with a broad range of smartly designed, ruggedly built components, that are known for their performance, durability and reliability. FAST Global Solutions manufactures a line of conveying components and solutions, including: EXTENDABLE CONVEYORS CHUTES AND GRAVITY CONVEYORS BELTED CONVEYORS CASTER DECKS CONVEYOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS 9
DESIGNED BY FARMERS FOR FARMERS. 10
ACCELERATE YIELD FAST AG Solutions sprayers and applicators represent inspired innovation, designed by farmers for farmers. Engineered to be super reliable, productive and safe to operate, our agricultural equipment offers proven solutions for today s farmers focused on continued efficiency and profitability in their operations. FAST Global Solutions designs and manufactures high-quality sprayers and liquid fertilizer equipment for increased operational precision being able to cover more acres in less time, helping maximize yields. FAST Global Solutions manufactures a line of agricultural equipment, including: LIQUID FERTILIZER APPLICATORS SPRAYERS TRACTOR MOUNTED TANKS 11
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