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Motion Acquires PT Distributor Sunset Industrial Near Los Angeles

It's Motion's third acquisition of 2025, adding a supplier of power transmission and industrial lubrication products, along with a range of services.
Motion 1Q 2022 earnings

MRO parts and industrial technology products distributor Motion announced Nov. 4 that it has acquired Sunset Industrial in the Los Angeles suburb of Cerritos, CA.

Terms were not disclosed for the deal, which closed Nov. 1.

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Founded in 1979, Sunset Industrial is a distributor of power transmission parts and industrial lubrication solutions, and a service provider for make-to-order parts, repairs, inventory management, safety training and free local delivery.

“The addition of Sunset aligns with Motion’s growth strategy while increasing value to local customers,” Motion President James Howe said in a news release. “We look forward to welcoming the talented Sunset team and further increasing our market leadership in Southern California.”

“We’re excited to join the Motion team,” said James Stratmann, Sunset Industrial’s Chairman of the Board. “Both companies are customer-focused, quality-driven, and serve many of the same industries, so we expect a highly smooth transition for our customers and employees,” Sunset Chairman James Stratmann added. “’This integration will drive new and expanded opportunities.”

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Sunset marks Motion’s third acquisition of 2025.

With over $8 billion in annual sales, Motion decorated MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors Lists, ranking No. 2 for Industrial Supplies, No. 23 for Electrical, No. 2 for MRO, No. 1 Power Transmission/Bearings, No. 3 for Fluid Power, No. 2 for Hose and No. 8 for Safety. The company has over 750 branches globally, including 600+ and 13 distribution centers in North America.

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