Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce Motion Ai’s new and extensive facility, which officially opened on June 1, 2022. The address is 7350 Golden Triangle Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 55344. As an industrial automation solution provider, Motion Ai needed a larger space for their growing business. The new 105,000 square-foot premises features a gain…

Motion Industries (Motion), a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Motion Ai website, ai.motion.com. Announced in February 2022, the Motion Ai business group unifies acquired technical companies, including Applied Machine and Motion Control (AMMC), Axis…

Motion Industries Inc. has announced that Lisa Solomon has been promoted to SVP – Corporate Accounts. Solomon joined the Company in 2015 as a Business Development Manager focused on an automotive industry account, before transitioning the same year into an Automotive Specialist role concentrating on a different automotive account. In 2016, she expanded her role…

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the formation of its fluid power business brand: Mi Fluid Power Solutions (Mi FPS). Unifying top tier fluid power business units — including the former Kaman Fluid Power divisions of BW Rogers, Catching FluidPower, Intellimotion, Calkins Fluid Power, Northwest Hose & Fittings, Western Fluid Components, and Inrumec along…

Motion Industries Inc. named Gates Corp. “2021 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the multi-faceted Supplier Stratification rating system. The presentation took place May 3rd at Motion’s headquarters in Birmingham. “We value and […]

Motion Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of Jon Tart to VP of the Company’s Southeast Group, effective March 1, 2022. Tart was promoted from his position of Baltimore Division VP. Starting with Motion in 1996 as a Customer Service Representative, he transitioned to the Corporate Training program in 1997, then moved to a sales…

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, has announced the formation of its automation business brand: Motion Automation Intelligence (MotionAi). Comprising its highly specialized value-add engineering divisions — including AMMC, Axis, Braas, F&L, Integro, Kaman Automation and Numatic Engineering — MotionAi…

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of John Watwood to Vice President of Operations Integration, effective immediately. Watwood moves to this position from Vice President/Group Executive for the Southeast, to which he was promoted in 2019. In his new and expanded role, he will be responsible for Motion’s Distribution/Fulfillment network, Branch Operations…

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce that Aurelio Banda will join the company as Motion’s new Group Vice President of Automation, effective April 1. “Aurelio’s extensive industry background in automation distribution and manufacturing, combined with his education and training, make him a perfect fit to lead our automation strategy and accelerate growth,” said Randy…

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce that it has achieved the 75-year milestone of business success. “Motion’s success is a reflection of the hard work of all our team members and suppliers, as well as the trust of our customers, since our founding in 1946,” said Randy Breaux, Motion President. “We appreciate the support…

Motion, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce seven recent promotions to key field management positions. Each brings depth of experience and achievement to further position Motion for success – in providing the best customer experience as well as in attaining Company growth…

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce that effective immediately it will operate under the brand name of “Motion.” The move to rebrand is intended to solidify the company’s structure and advance its position in the marketplace. The timing coincides with Motion’s 75th anniversary. The rebranding to Motion will be augmented by dominant use of…

Motion Industries Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its planned shop facility in Irondale, Ala. The address is 2721 5th Avenue South. In attendance were Randy Breaux, Motion President, and Joe Limbaugh, Motion SVP Distribution, Inventory, and Operations Support; along with Irondale’s mayor and representatives from the Birmingham Business Alliance, Brasfield Gorrie,…

Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced two acquisitions today. Motion has entered into agreements to acquire TRC Hydraulics, a Canadian-based supplier of hydraulic products and services, and F&L Industrial Solutions Inc., a distributor of T-slotted aluminum extrusion components. Both transactions closed with an effective date of August 1.…

A national building materials manufacturing company was needing to replace cylinders on a shingle palletizing machine three times per year. To make sure the shingles are straight and lined up, the side-pusher cylinders are activated as a set of shingles is added to a pallet. These cylinders had a male thread rod end that would […]

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., has named Jeremy Barton to VP of the company’s West Group — effective August 1, 2019.  Barton will lead Motion’s West Group operations with over 20 years of experience, garnered from serving in a…

Motion Industries Inc. has named John Watwood as Group SVP of the Company’s Southeast Group, effective May 1, 2019. A graduate of University of North Alabama (MBA) and University of Alabama at Birmingham, (BS Industrial Distribution/Marketing), Watwood has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He has worked in various positions with AIT, […]

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts is pleased to announce that its parent company, Genuine Parts Company (GPC), presented Randy Breaux (Motion Industries President – North America), right, and Kevin Storer (Motion Industries Executive Vice President U.S. Operations and President of Motion Mexico), left, the 2018 GPC Manager…

Motion Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of N. Joe Limbaugh to the position of SVP of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing, effective January 1, 2019. Limbaugh will report directly to the President of Motion Industries. Limbaugh began his career in 1983 in Bourbonnais, Ill., in an entry level position with Berry Bearing Co., […]

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced the promotion of Randall (Randy) P. Breaux to President on December 12, 2018.  “Randy has an impressive history, having served in numerous management roles during his career,” said Paul Donahue, Genuine Parts…

Motion Industries Inc. is saddened to announce the sudden passing of its President and CEO, Tim Breen.  “Motion Industries has lost a great leader and the world has lost an amazing human being,” said Motion Industries Leadership. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Tim have lost a dear…

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has opened the doors for business at its new distribution center (DC) at 4401 D Street NW, Suite A, in Auburn, Wash. The facility is managed by Ryan Mort. The DC’s strategically chosen […]

Motion Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Industries Inc., also known as Santa Rosa MRO, LLC, headquartered in Santa Rosa, Calif. Founded in 1951, Power Industries specializes in distributing MRO parts including bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and hose and fittings. The company’s factory specialists assist customers with cost savings […]

Motion Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Industries Inc., also known as Santa Rosa MRO, LLC, headquartered in Santa Rosa, Calif. Founded in 1951, Power Industries specializes in distributing MRO parts including bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and hose and fittings. The company’s factory specialists assist customers with cost savings […]

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., has announced three management changes, effective December 11, 2017. Tim Breen, Motion Industries President and CEO, announced the following promotions: Randy Breaux was promoted to EVP of Marketing, Distribution, and Purchasing. The increased […]