Motion Industries

Birmingham, Alabama 35210

COMPANY OVERVIEW

About Motion Industries

Motion Industries serves its local markets with over 550 locations of branches, distribution centers and services throughout North America. Our top priority is getting customers what they need, when they need it, no matter what industry.

Product Summary

Our customers have quick access to 7 million unique parts through our distribution network, sourced from a global manufacturing base. Our broad and deep inventories represent brands you know and can count on.

Contact

1605 Alton Rd.
Birmingham, Alabama 35210
United States
http://www.motionindustries.com
(205) 956-1122
1-800-526-9328

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Motion serves its local markets with over 550 locations of branches, distribution centers and services throughout North America. Our top priority is getting customers what they need, when they need it, no matter what industry — including: food and beverage • pulp and paper • iron and steel • chemical • mining and aggregate • petrochemical • automotive • wood and lumber • pharmaceutical.

With a First Responder mentality and a tradition of customer-first thinking, we serve our customers' needs to meet the demands of today's evolving production environment. We do not hesitate to help a customer who needs a part at 1, 2, 3 o'clock in the morning; we will drive 500 miles in a night to get a plant out of a breakdown situation. Our trained and qualified representatives, technicians and specialists will do the job right, saving you time, effort, and money.

Motion's roots go back to 1946, and in 1976 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC). Today, with annual sales of $4.6 billion, Motion continues to grow and serves more than 150,000 customers throughout North America.

Expanding from our $691 million inventory, our customers have quick access to 7 million unique parts through our distribution network, sourced from a global manufacturing base. Our broad and deep inventories represent brands you know and can count on.

Articles & News

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Motion Industries' headquarters.
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Motion enters into agreement to purchase hydraulics manufacturer

Oct. 30, 2024
The Canadian Stoney Creek Hydraulics specializes in cylinder production and repair.
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Motion to acquire industrial products distributor LSI Supply Inc.

Aug. 19, 2024
Company executives say the deal will expand Motion’s presence in eastern Canada.
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Motion Industries acquires Allied Circuits

May 16, 2024
The addition of the electrical/automation company will expand Motion’s presence in the mid-Atlantic region.
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Motion to purchase two fluid power companies

Feb. 20, 2024
Motion’s Canadian hydraulic/pneumatic footprint to expand with acquisition of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics.
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Motion names new automation intelligence group vice president

Nov. 29, 2023
Mike Esposito will lead the Motion Automation Intelligence team, including the development and implementation of multi-year strategic business and marketing plans.
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Maintenance & Safety

Hydraulic systems: Filtration’s importance — and how to use it successfully

Oct. 12, 2023
Hydraulic filtration is a vital component when it comes to dependability and maintenance. Knowing the options to increase a hydraulic system’s life is critical in today’s manufacturing...
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The new Motion Ai facility in Beverly, Massachusetts.
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Motion Ai opens new facility in Massachusetts

April 7, 2023
Company officials say they needed additional manufacturing and inventory space to better meet overall customer demand.
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Made of stainless steel, the X248 with 2-inch pitch is one of the newer chains that replaces outdated cable conveyors. This example is on a head/tongue chain, shown in a beef plant application and is now virtually maintenance-free after replacing a high-maintenance cable conveyor.
Drag / Chain / Tow

Overhead drive chains: The hidden heroes

Feb. 2, 2023
The workhorse chain that brought automation to the assembly line over 100 years ago is still key to beef processing and will continue as the hidden hero in the overhead of modern...
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Motion Ai’s new facility officially opened on June 1 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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Motion Ai opens new facility in Minnesota

Oct. 25, 2022
The larger space allows for a regional fulfillment center, assembly and fabrication shops, a proof-of-concept design area and engineering labs.
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Motion Ai launches new website

Sept. 21, 2022
Site showcases unity of these legacy brands as well as the company’s broad, technical capabilities.

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Motion launches Mi Fluid Power Solutions brand

June 2, 2022
Mi FPS provides fluid power, integrated electronic controls and electro-mechanical technologies for industrial and mobile equipment.
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Introducing Motion Automation Intelligence

Feb. 7, 2022
MotionAi offers a tech-savvy, methodical approach to custom needs.
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Motion completes acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group

Jan. 7, 2022
The strategic addition of KDG to Motion will significantly boost the latter’s concentration in core industrial products and services as well as in the growing technical/automation...
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While hazardous environments pose challenges to the use of VFD-controlled inverter duty motors, they can be surmounted through careful planning, product selection and installation. The efficiency, productivity and other benefits of these VFD systems will create substantial opportunities for applications in these environments.
Variable Frequency Drives

5 things to consider when installing variable frequency drives in hazardous locations

Dec. 14, 2021
While hazardous environments pose challenges to the use of VFD-controlled inverter duty motors, they can be surmounted through careful planning, product selection and installation...
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A hose assembly’s rubber rings protect the ends and extend hose life.
Pipe, Hose & Tube

Hose safety for food and beverage processing

Nov. 11, 2021
It is important to match your application with the right hose or tubing to obtain the best performance.
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Motion Industries launches rebrand: Motion

Jan. 20, 2021
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.
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The tooth profile on this sprocket was failing frequently due to a lack of protection from the elements, poor lubrication and chain stretch. A shaft-mount reducer option was commissioned and put in its place, improving efficiency and component availability.
Maintenance & Safety

Reliability produces profitable results

Dec. 14, 2020
To make sure equipment such as a conveyor has a good return on investment and a good life cycle, it is critical to follow a proven process for the documentation, design, installation...
A dial caliper is used to measure the inner ring of this double row ball bearing. All photos courtesy of Motion Industries
Maintenance & Safety

Knotek: Measurements matter

Feb. 4, 2020
Useful measurements are part of the solution to fix a lack of quality production