Motion Industries Opens New Branch in Greenwood, S.C.

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Nov. 8, 2001--Birmingham-based Motion Industries, Inc., the world's largest distributor of bearings; mechanical, electrical, and fluid power transmission replacement parts; and hose products, opened a new branch in Greenwood, S.C., on September 1, 2001, according to Motion Industries President and CEO, Bill Stevens.
    The Greenwood branch is located at 105 Community Court and is managed by Brian Leonard. "Opening this new branch in western South Carolina is strong evidence of Motion Industries' commitment to meeting the needs of our customers," said Southeast Division Group Vice President Emery Clance.
    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.