Industrial distributor strengthens regional service capabilities and customer support network
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Mar. 26, 2026) — Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new sales branches in Mexico. The new facilities, located in Cuautlancingo, Puebla, and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, officially opened in late 2025 and further expand Motion’s service footprint across North America.
Both branches are designed to deliver fast product fulfillment, comprehensive field services and specialized technical support. The facilities will also host training programs for employees and customers to support workforce development and operational efficiency.
The Cuautlancingo branch, located at Calle Rio Papaloapan 19, represents Motion’s southernmost location in Mexico and is positioned to improve service responsiveness throughout southeast Mexico. The facility’s proximity to major highways and its placement within a rapidly growing industrial park enhance logistics efficiency and customer access.
In northeast Mexico, Motion’s Piedras Negras branch is located at Carretera 57 #1125, between Federico Mendez and Aurelio Carrillo in the Colonia Compositores Mexicanos area. This location will serve customers across northern Coahuila, including Acuña, Sabinas and Monclova, enabling faster delivery times and expanded service coverage in the region.
“We’re excited to address an important service gap in these markets with a strong local presence,” said Eric Gonzalez, Motion’s Senior Vice President of Mexico and Business Development. “Our talented teams, combined with Motion’s broad product portfolio, service capabilities and customer proximity, position us well for continued growth in Mexico and across our global markets.”
James Howe, President of Motion, emphasized the strategic importance of the expansion. “Strengthening our footprint in Mexico reinforces our long-term commitment to this vital industrial market,” he said. “We remain focused on deepening our investments to support regional economic growth while delivering the high level of service our customers expect.”
The Piedras Negras branch hosted an open house on November 28, 2025, while the Cuautlancingo facility held a customer appreciation event on January 23, 2026. As operations scale, both locations are expected to generate new employment opportunities.
The two new branches join Motion’s existing network of 14 locations in Mexico, further enhancing the company’s ability to support industrial customers across central and northern regions.
About Motion
With annual sales of more than $8 billion, Motion is a leading industrial distributor of more than 10 million parts and supplies, including bearings; mechanical power transmission products; electrical and industrial automation components; hose, belting, and gaskets; hydraulic and pneumatic components; process pumps; industrial and safety products; seals and accessories; material handling solutions; and more. To increase customers’ productivity, the company offers many value-added services, including engineering, fabrication, repair and Industry 4.0 solutions across these product groups. In addition, Motion Automation Intelligence (Motion Ai), Motion Conveyance Solutions and Motion Repair & Services were formed to offer a wide range of specialized, related products and innovative solutions tailored for diverse applications.
Motion North America operates approximately 600 branches and service centers and 19 market distribution centers. Motion Asia Pacific has more than 120 branches and service centers and 13 distribution centers in Australasia. Motion serves more than 180,000 OEM and MRO customers across approximately 900,000 locations in aggregate and cement, automotive, chemical and allied products, equipment and machinery, equipment rental and leasing, fabricated metals, food and beverage, iron and steel, lumber and wood, oil and gas, pulp and paper, rubber, utilities, semiconductors, data centers, and more. Motion is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC). Visit our website at www.Motion.com.
