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 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 expand the company’s existing Industry Segment focus to leverage identified areas of growth opportunity. A graduate of Xavier University (MBA) and Ohio University (BSBA), Stoneburner brings with […]
Motion Industries’ Cefalu discusses the hose distribution business
Tony Cefalu was recently named SVP of Hose & Rubber, Shops and Service Centers for Birmingham, Ala.-based Motion Industries. In this new position, Cefalu will continue to lead Motion’s efforts for hose, rubber, and gaskets, and now has the added responsibility for Shops and Service Centers—including Automation, Fluid Power, Pumps and Repair. We spoke with […]
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 of the transaction is expected to take place immediately. Moss Rubber and Equipment has been a leading supplier of quality industrial rubber products since 1965. Moss specializes […]
