Motion

Birmingham, AL 35210

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1605 Alton Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
United States of America
https://www.motionindustries.com
205-951-1154

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Motion is a leading industrial distributor of more than 19 million parts and supplies, including bearings; mechanical power transmission products; electrical and industrial automation components; hose, belting, and gaskets; hydraulic and pneumatic components; process pumps; industrial and safety products; seals and accessories; and material handling products and solutions.

To increase customers’ productivity, the company offers many value-added services, including engineering, fabrication, repair, and Industry 4.0 solutions across these product groups. In addition, Motion Automation Intelligence (Motion Ai), Motion Conveyance Solutions and Motion Repair & Services were formed to offer a wide range of specialized, related products and innovative solutions for many applications.  

Motion North America expanded its footprint in 2022 to include Kaman Distribution Group and now has over 600 branch and service center locations and 19 distribution centers. Motion Asia Pacific has 150 locations and 16 distribution centers in Australasia. Motion serves more than 200,000 OEM and MRO customers in the equipment and machinery, food and beverage, pulp and paper, iron and steel, chemical, mining and aggregate, petrochemical, automotive, semiconductor, wood and lumber, medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Motion is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC).

Articles & News

SMC
Demonstration of wireless technology allowing communication in industrial pneumatics
Pneumatics

Compressed Air: Smart Point-of-Use Systems Bring Energy and Cost Savings

Nov. 20, 2023
The addition of digitalization to point-of-use air management units enable energy and cost savings to be achieved in pneumatic systems.
Motion Industries Inc.
Figure 1: Cell phones are a convenient and popular way for an on-site technician to obtain step-by-step instructions from the remote person and to communicate results. Image courtesy of Motion Industries Inc.
Maintenance

VFDs & Motors: Remotely Troubleshoot Successfully and Safely

Sept. 25, 2023
Proper preparation can ensure remote troubleshooting of VFDs, motors and other machine components is performed in a safe and optimized manner.
Promo
Hydraulics

Uptime and Energy Efficiency to Drive Fluid Power Market in 2023

Jan. 26, 2023
Ongoing technology advancements will enable a reduction in downtime and energy use for hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss Power Solutions Cs10 Remote Service Pass Danfoss Wheel Loader With Cs10 Gateway
News

This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Adds Remote Service Access to PLUS+1 Gateway

Nov. 4, 2022
Danfoss' new remote service passes enable technicians to remotely monitor and diagnose equipment, HydraForce partners with Tan Delta for oil condition monitoring and more news...
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Mechatronics

GFCI-Protected Circuits: Don’t Get Tripped up by VFDs

Oct. 17, 2022
Understanding the benefits and limitations of VFDs can help prevent tripping of GFCIs, ensuring proper operation and safety.
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Mi Fluid Power Solutions Logo Rgb
Hydraulics

Motion Launches Fluid Power Business Unit

June 2, 2022
The new Mi Fluid Power Solutions will be a complete provider of fluid power, integrated electronic controls and electromechanical technologies for industrial and mobile equipment...

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Danfoss
A Demonstration Danfoss Excavator used to Test New Technology Developments
News

This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Hosts Panel on Decarbonization of Construction Industry

May 17, 2024
Danfoss brought together construction industry leaders to discuss how current technology can be used to decarbonize construction equipment, Motion acquires a developer of electrical...
ABB
70-ton roll force load cell hydraulic press can exert a force of 4,000,000 pounds on tested sensors
News

This Week in Power & Motion: Roll Force Load Cell Hydraulic Press Aids Sensor Testing

April 12, 2024
An ABB service center has added a roll force load cell hydraulic press for testing sensors used in extreme conditions, NFPA is seeking volunteers for collaborative projects and...
RISE™ Robotics
a visualization of RISE Robotics angular flat belt drive systems
News

This Week in Power & Motion: RISE Robotics Licensing Angular Flat Belt Drive Technology

Feb. 23, 2024
Limited licenses are available for RISE Robotics' patented technology enabling highly loaded belts to perform at an angle, Motion acquires two fluid power companies and more industry...
Mack Defense
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: Mack Defense Developing Electric Propulsion Vehicle for U.S. Army

Jan. 19, 2024
Mack Defense is using an electric propulsion system from BAE for its prototype vehicle, Motion names a new SVP of Strategy & Markets, and more industry news you may have missed...
Mura Technology
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: igus Supported Plastic Recycling Plant to Begin Operation

Dec. 1, 2023
igus has invested in technology that will provide more sustainable recycling of plastics, registration is open for the NFPA Annual Conference and more industry news you may have...
Toyota Motor North America Inc.
Toyota will build a new battery laboratory in Michigan to aid with electric vehicle development efforts for the the North American market.
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: Companies Expand Test Capacity for Battery-Electric Vehicles

June 16, 2023
OEMs Toyota and SANY have built new R&D facilities for battery and other alternative energy technology development, Motion announces the promotion of executive officers and more...
Volvo Construction Equipment
Parker Hannifin has joined Volvo CE's FIA World RX Championship team, and will help create an electric race car which takes inspiration from Volvo's electric construction equipment.
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: Parker Hannifin Partners with Volvo CE on Electric Race Cars

June 2, 2023
Parker Hannifin will aid development of an electric race car for Volvo CE's FIA World Rallycross Championship team, registration is open for NFPA's 2023 Industry & Economic Outlook...
Lontra
Lontra’s manufacturing team alongside the first LP2 Blade Blower unit to be produced at the company's new smart factory.
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: New Blower Technology Produced at Smart Factory

April 28, 2023
Lontra's LP2 Blade Blower for pneumatic conveying is the first product manufactured at its new smart factory, Danfoss and Motion announce new company leaders, Kollmorgen partners...
Danfoss
Danfoss Power Solutions hosted Rep. Randy Feenstra (Iowa-04) and the Ames Chamber of Commerce its Ames, IA, location.
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Showcases Technology Innovations to Local Government Officials

April 14, 2023
Danfoss hosted its local chamber of commerce and congressman at its location in Ames, Motion Ai opens a new facility to expand manufacturing capacity, and more industry news you...