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Motion Industries

Motion Industries Completes Two Acquisitions

February 14, 2011

Motion Industries buys Dayton Supply & Tool Company, and D.P. Brown of Detroit.

Fastenal, Airgas & Genuine Parts Co. Earnings Call Highlights

November 9, 2010

Distributors provide updates on end-market growth, acquisition plans and employee headcount.

Motion Industries 3Q Sales Increase 29%

October 15, 2010

Genuine Parts Company, Motion's parent company, reported overall sales were up 13 percent.

Motion Industries Sales Grow 26% in 2Q

July 16, 2010

Overall, Genuine Parts Co. sales increased 12% for the quarter.

Motion Industries Sales Decline 18% in 2009

February 16, 2010

Motion's parent company, Genuine Parts Co., reported a 2009 sales decrease of 9%.

Motion Industries Agrees to Buy BC Bearing

December 21, 2009

Motion will buy the North American assets of BC Bearing, which has C$185 million in annual sales.

Top 5 Newsmakers in Wholesale Distribution: 2009

December 21, 2009

MDM's list of headline-makers in 2009, including Wolseley and Motion Industries.

Motion Industries Sales Down 22% in 3Q

October 16, 2009

Genuine Parts Co., Motion's parent company, sees sales decrease of 10%.

Motion Industries Sales Fall 22% in Second Quarter

July 16, 2009

Overall, Genuine Parts Co. sales decline 12% in the quarter; sales are down 11% in the first six months.

Why General Tool & Supply Sold to Motion Industries

May 12, 2009

Though the need for exit strategy did play a part, General Tool leaders say the move to Motion provides other benefits, as well.

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