Motion Industries Supplier Diversity Manager Recognized by Minority Business Council

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Nov. 22, 2002--Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company announces the recent honor of supplier diversity manager Chris Lewis.
    The South Regions Minority Business Council (SRMBC) recognized Chris Lewis with the Chairman's Award, presented to an individual committed to the mission and vision of South Regions Minority Business Council and actively involved in minority business development in the state and region.
    "Chris' work with the SRMBC includes securing corporate and government participation in the procurement process for minority-owned businesses and promoting and enhancing the growth and development of minority-owned businesses throughout the entire state of Alabama," said Motion Industries president and chief executive officer Bill Stevens. "We are pleased that his efforts with the Council in Alabama are acknowledged with this award."
    A nationally recognized minority business certification program and a state affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the South Regions Minority Business Council (SRMBC) promotes economic development opportunities for minority business enterprises. The council's members work to increase mutually beneficial business opportunities among major corporations, educational and health institutions, government agencies and minority business enterprises.
    With 2001 sales in excess of $2.2 billion, Motion Industries is the world's largest distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical power transmission and fluid power transmission replacement parts, and hose products. Motion Industries has more than 500 operations including nine distribution centers throughout North America and services more than 150,000 customers including automotive, chemical, food, beverage, wood/lumber, iron, oil, pulp and paper, steel and textile industries.
    Visit our websites at www.motionindustries.com and www.motionmro.com. Contact us toll-free at (800) 526-9328.