Motion Canada Opens New Branch in Thunder Bay, Ontario

    TORONTO--Nov. 2, 2001--Motion Canada, a division of Birmingham-based Motion Industries, Inc., the world's largest distributor of bearings; mechanical, electrical, and fluid power transmission replacement parts; and hose products, has opened a new branch in Thunder Bay, Ontario, according to Motion Canada regional manager Ward Westgate.
    "The addition of this branch reflects our ongoing commitment to meet the needs of our customers in Ontario," Westgate said. "In today's fast-paced, competitive market, Canadian industries must operate at top efficiency in order to be successful. We are well poised to meet their demand for parts and service 24/7/365." The Thunder Bay branch is located at 1112 Russell Street, Unit #4, and is managed by Ed Van Hell.
    Motion Canada currently employs more than 700 people and operates 64 locations in nine Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
    Motion Industries has more than 500 operations across North America, including nine distribution centers, and serves industrial customers in the automotive, chemical, food, beverage, wood/lumber, iron, oil, pulp and paper, steel and textile industries. Well-known by industry leaders for providing high quality products and superior customer service, Motion Industries continues to be recognized with customer awards from many clients including General Motors and Bethlehem Steel. Motion Industries, Inc., with 2000 sales in excess of $2.34 billion, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company .
    Visit our websites at www.motionindustries.com and www.motionmro.com. Contact us toll-free at (800) 526-9328.