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, […]
Breaux, Storer of Motion Industries share 2018 GPC Manager of the Year award
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 promotes Limbaugh to SVP of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing
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 names Breaux as new President
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 announces death of President and CEO Tim Breen
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 opens distribution center in Auburn, Wash.
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 acquires California MRO distributor
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 acquires California MRO distributor
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 announces three senior management changes
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 […]
Motion Industries to acquire Apache Inc.
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apache, Inc., headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Execution of the transaction will occur on November 1, 2017. Founded in 1963, Apache offers more than 50 years of experience in the industrial hose and […]
Motion Industries names new VP/GM for Dallas division
Motion Industries, a major distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts based in Birmingham, Ala., has named Stacy Lenard Vice President/General Manager of the company’s Dallas division, effective October 1. A native of West Monroe, La., Mr. Lenard started his career with Motion Industries in 1989. He has since moved into various positions including […]
Motion Industries acquires OBBCO Safety & Supply
Effective immediately, Motion Industries, Inc. has acquired OBBCO Safety & Supply, LLC. Based in Chesapeake, Va., OBBCO Safety & Supply is an industrial safety distributor, which provides product from over 100 safety supply manufacturers. Their offerings include a wide range of personal protective equipment, as wellas other essentials such as hazardous storage units, first aid…
Motion Industries announced organizational changes
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce several key changes as part of the company’s organizational structure alignment, according to Motion Industries’ President and CEO, Tim Breen. The changes were effective as of January 1, 2016. Randy Breaux assumed the position of Senior Vice President…
Tom’s Toolbox series: Short videos, big impact
Just about everyone is aware of the dominance of video content on the Internet. Just to be on the net at all demands that you be aware of it. The trend doesn’t show signs of slowing down either. Cisco, for example, predicts that 69% of all consumer Internet traffic will be video by 2017. If…