Motion Industries Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be finalized at the end of February. The affiliated organizations are well-established, with Perfetto in business since 1986 and SER Hydraulics since 1978. Located in Sudbury,…
MOTION announces executive officer promotions
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the promotions of Joe Limbaugh to Executive Vice President – Chief Operations Officer and James Howe to Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer/Chief Technology Officer, effective June 1, 2023.…
Motion promotes two executives
Motion Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotions of Joe Limbaugh to Executive Vice President – Chief Operations Officer and James Howe to Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer/Chief Technology Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Both will continue to report to Motion’s President, Randy Breaux. This year, Limbaugh will celebrate 40 years with…
Rediscovering ball splines for robust linear and rotary motion
Ball splines were once a staple for machine designers seeking an elegant way to integrate rotary and linear motion. Driven by pressures to speed their machines to market, many designers found it faster to implement prepackaged solutions in which rotary and linear motion shafts had already been integrated. By Charles Isaac • Thomson Industries Chris […]
Motion Ai launches new website
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…
Round-rail linear guide or profile-rail linear guide?
In this article, we outline how to choose a linear guide for your application and environment. By Lindsey Brimage and Eric Schultz | Thomson Industries Ian Miller | Motion Industries Canada Designers of linear motion systems often find themselves weighing the pros and cons of round versus profile (also known as square) linear guides. Many […]
Motion Industries acquires Applied Machine and Motion Control Inc.
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Applied Machine and Motion Control Inc. (AMMC), a Kentucky-based supplier of motion control and automation products and services. The transaction closed with an effective date of September 1. Founded in 1995, AMMC is headquartered in […]
Motion Industries acquires hydraulics, aluminum extrusion businesses
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.…
SEW-EURODRIVE P-Series planetary gear unit
The P-Series planetary gear unit from SEW-EURODRIVE is available in 11 sizes and offers compact, torque-dense solutions for a wide variety of applications and industries. Built on SEW-EURODRIVE’s modular component foundation, the P-Series is available in a wide range of torque and gear ratio combinations. Consisting of a 7-series gearmotor mounted in front of a […]
Motion Industries acquires automation and robotics company, Axis
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis New England and Axis New York (“Axis”), an automation and robotics company based in Danvers, Mass. Execution of the transaction will occur…
Seattle-area Motion Industries distribution center now open
Motion Industries, 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 location […]
BSA presents Motion Industries’ Ellen Holladay with lifetime achievement award
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce that Ellen Holladay, the company’s SVP, Chief Information Officer and Operational Excellence Officer, is the 2018 recipient of the Bearings Specialists Association (BSA) Lifetime Achievement Award. The presentation was made at the association’s 2018 Annual Convention April 28 – […]
BSA presents Motion Industries’ Ellen Holladay with lifetime achievement award
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce that Ellen Holladay, the company’s SVP, Chief Information Officer and Operational Excellence Officer, is the 2018 recipient of the Bearings Specialists Association (BSA) Lifetime Achievement Award. The presentation was made at the association’s 2018 Annual Convention April 28 – […]
Motion Canada earns SKF certifications
Motion Industries has announced that its Motion Canada TechCan Services in Edmonton, Alberta, has recently been authorized as an SKF Certified Rebuilder – Gearboxes, as well as an SKF Certified Rebuilder – Conveyor Pulleys. SKF associates audited TechCan Services and presented certification signifying that TechCan had met all the necessary criteria, with the emphasis on […]
Motion Industries acquires Braas Co.
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced that it has acquired Braas Company. Execution of the transaction was effective October 3, 2016. Braas…
Motion Industries breaks ground for expanded distribution center
Motion Industries, Inc., announces the building of a new, expanded distribution center near Dallas, TX. The facility is scheduled to open in March 2017, and will be managed by Dan Krska. The site is in the center of the DFW Metroplexand less than a half mile off of a major highway. It is also close […]
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Motion Industries’ Pensacola shop achieves Timken Bearing Platinum level certification
Motion Industries announces that its Service Center in Pensacola, Florida, has recently achieved Timken Bearing Certified Shop “Platinum” Level for 2016. Kendall Lambert, Motion Industries’ Vice President/General Manager of the territory, applauded the shop employees’ efforts as well saying “I would like to congratulate the Pensacola Service Center personnel and management for the Timken Bearing Certified Shop […]
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Motion Industries launches initiative to service renewable energy segment
Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), announced the creation…
Motion Industries announces agreement to acquire Colmar Belting Co.
Effective April 26, Motion Industries, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colmar Belting Company. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur May 1,…
Motion Industries launches bearings.com knowledge website
Site visitors have access to a wide array of content on the subject – including articles, videos, white papers, training materials and more.
Motion Industries hires new corporate account VP
Motion Industries, distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, recently brought on Mark Stoneburner as Corporate Account Vice President—Industry Segments. In his new role, Stoneburner will help…
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Motion Industries to acquire Missouri power transmission
Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has entered into a definitive agreement whereby Motion Industries has agreed to acquire Missouri Power Transmission. Execution of the transaction is expected to take place March 1, 2016. Missouri Power Transmission has been a distributor of power transmission equipment and industrial supplies since 1970. […]
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Motion Industries announces agreement to acquire Moss Rubber And Equipment
Motion Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has entered into a definitive agreement whereby Motion Industries has agreed to acquire Moss Rubber and Equipment. Execution…
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Bearing replacement featured in New MiHow2 video
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts is pleased to announce the release of another MiHow2 video. The goal of the video…
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Bearing dismantling in new MiHow2 video
Motion Industries has announced the release of a new MiHow2 video. The goal of the video series is to provide instruction to viewers to help them with their…
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