Ralph Buntyn Named Honorary Life Member of the Power Transmission Distributors Association

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--July 14, 2004--Motion Industries, North America's leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce that Ralph Buntyn was recently given the distinction of Honorary Life Member of the Power Transmission Distribution Association (PTDA), according to Bill Stevens, Motion Industries' president and CEO. This designation is given to a select group of PTDA members who have distinguished themselves through a long tenure of service and volunteerism to the association.

Ralph Buntyn, the former Senior Vice President of Marketing with Motion Industries, retired at the end of 2003 after completing over 42 years of service with the company. Buntyn served in many leadership roles for PTDA throughout his career, including positions on committees, task forces, and at the organization's annual meetings. His committee/task force involvement with PTDA included the Industry Relations Committee (2000-2003), the Strategic Planning Task Force (2000), the International Committee (1998-2000), and the Total Quality Management Task Force (1993-1997).

Founded in 1960, PTDA is a U.S.-based trade association representing almost 230 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributor firms with almost 3,200 locations throughout North America and 14 other countries, as well as over 190 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry. PTDA is a member-driven organization dedicated to advancing distribution and strengthening members to be successful, profitable and competitive in a changing market environment. For more information, visit www.ptda.org.

With 2003 sales in excess of $2.2 billion, Motion Industries is the leading distributor of bearings; mechanical, industrial automation, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power replacement parts; hose and rubber products; and industrial supply products. Motion Industries has more than 500 operations including nine distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 150,000 customers including automotive, chemical, food, beverage, wood/lumber, iron, oil, pulp and paper, steel, and textile industries.

Motion Industries, NAPA, and S.P. Richards are wholly owned subsidiaries of Genuine Parts Company .

Visit our website at www.motionindustries.com. Contact us toll-free at (800) 526-9328.