Overview

AST, Inc., also known as Automated Systems of Tacoma, LLC, is a privately held company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States, founded in 1965. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. The company makes aseptic filling and closing systems, including the GENiSYS Lab, GENiSYS C, GENiSYS R, and ASEPTiCell equipment, for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers. In late 2025 it announced a partnership with the Marchesini Group to expand its aseptic fill-finish and pharmaceutical packaging capabilities.

At a glance

What AST makes

The company's product range includes the ASEPTiCell, which the company describes as its first multi-format cGMP aseptic fill-finish machine, alongside custom automation for sterile injectable production; the record lists no certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Aluminum, LED (source: ast-inc.com).

Trade and customs footprint

AST has operated for more than six decades, and its recent public announcements include a partnership with the Marchesini Group announced in December 2025 and the appointment of Jon Lenihan as Chief Commercial Officer on 31 August 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2110 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Japan · Belgium.

Latest developments

• 2026-08-31 — AST Names Jon Lenihan Chief Commercial Officer | AST (ast-inc.com)

• 2026-04-14 — AST & Marchesini Group: Debut at INTERPHEX 2026 | AST (ast-inc.com)

• 2026-01-08 — 2025 Recap: Innovations, Advancements & Partnerships | AST (ast-inc.com)

• 2025-12-09 — Press Release: AST & Marchesini Group Partnership | AST (ast-inc.com)

• 2025-12-04 — AST Perspectives: cGMP Drug Product Manufacturing | AST (ast-inc.com)

• 2025-08-06 — Jacob Stephen Named Chief Operating Officer | AST (ast-inc.com)

Facilities

AST is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Baltimore, Maryland — ast-inc.com

• Alachua, Florida — ast-inc.com

• Tacoma, Washington — ast-inc.com

Company details

AST reports serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, with its record also listing automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, and industrial-equipment industries among its sectors. AST was founded in 1965, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

Frequently asked questions

What does AST make?

AST, Inc., also known as Automated Systems of Tacoma, LLC, is a privately held company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States, founded in 1965. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. The company makes aseptic filling and closing systems, including the GENiSYS Lab, GENiSYS C, GENiSYS R, and ASEPTiCell equipment, for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers. In late 2025 it announced a partnership with the Marchesini Group to expand its aseptic fill-finish and pharmaceutical packaging capabilities.

Where is AST headquartered?

AST is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington (4110 S Washington St, Tacoma, Washington, 98409).

When was AST founded?

AST was founded in 1965.

How big is AST?

AST has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

Does AST import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 2110 inbound shipments for AST, with top origins including China · South Korea · Japan · Belgium.

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