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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.
1605 Alton Rd.
Birmingham, Alabama 35210
United States
(205) 956-1122
1-800-526-9328

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.

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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.

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Motion’s new Calgary Conveyance Shop advancing industrial belting services for Canada.
The 9,600-square-foot facility offers both standard and custom belting technology services.
May 30, 2025
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ICR headquarters.
ICR serves a variety of industries, including mining and aggregates, power generation, oil and gas, and more.
Dec. 3, 2024
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Motion Industries' headquarters.
The Canadian Stoney Creek Hydraulics specializes in cylinder production and repair.
Oct. 30, 2024
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Company executives say the deal will expand Motion’s presence in eastern Canada.
Aug. 19, 2024
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The addition of the electrical/automation company will expand Motion’s presence in the mid-Atlantic region.
May 16, 2024
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Motion’s Canadian hydraulic/pneumatic footprint to expand with acquisition of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics.
Feb. 20, 2024
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Mike Esposito will lead the Motion Automation Intelligence team, including the development and implementation of multi-year strategic business and marketing plans.
Nov. 29, 2023
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Desiccant breathers, such as the one mounted on this hydraulic power unit, help to remove moisture from the unit by trapping it before it enters and as it breathes.
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...
Oct. 12, 2023
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The new Motion Ai facility in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Company officials say they needed additional manufacturing and inventory space to better meet overall customer demand.
April 7, 2023
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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.
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...
Feb. 2, 2023

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Motion Ai’s new facility officially opened on June 1 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The larger space allows for a regional fulfillment center, assembly and fabrication shops, a proof-of-concept design area and engineering labs.
Oct. 25, 2022
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Site showcases unity of these legacy brands as well as the company’s broad, technical capabilities.
Sept. 21, 2022
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June 2, 2022
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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...
Jan. 7, 2022
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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.
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...
Dec. 14, 2021
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A hose assembly’s rubber rings protect the ends and extend hose life.
It is important to match your application with the right hose or tubing to obtain the best performance.
Nov. 11, 2021
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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.
Jan. 20, 2021
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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.
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...
Dec. 14, 2020
A dial caliper is used to measure the inner ring of this double row ball bearing. All photos courtesy of Motion Industries
Useful measurements are part of the solution to fix a lack of quality production
Feb. 4, 2020
As most food and beverage operations are continuously producing large volumes of product, careful component selection is imperative to avoid contamination and unexpected downtime. Photos courtesy of Motion Industries
The principle behind today’s modern hydraulic systems started in the mid-17th century when French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal concluded: A change in pressure at ...
Nov. 27, 2019
Taking pictures of pumps as they are shipped out and/or received benefit both end users and distributors, should you need to duplicate the order or return for warranty. All images courtesy of Motion Industries
Manage the data and maximize efficiency
Aug. 19, 2019
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Proper pillow block selection and the right lubrication system can help reliability teams avoid downtime.
Dec. 5, 2018