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Motion Opens First Canadian Conveyance Shop

Motion has opened its first Canadian Conveyance Solutions shop in Calgary to expand service capabilities across Western Canada.
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Lead image: Motion’s new conveyance shop in Calgary. (Motion photo)

MRO replacement parts distributor Motion announced the opening of its first Canadian Motion Conveyance Solutions shop.

According to a May 28 news release, the 9,600-square-foot facility is designed to strengthen Motion’s service capabilities across Western Canada. Officially opened on May 1, the shop is located at:

100-10725 74 St. SE
Calgary, Alberta

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Motion stated that its Calgary facility features advanced belting technology and provides both standard and custom services, specializing in fluid conveyance, essential moving components, conveyor belting, hoses, rubber parts and on-site field services. These services include:

  • Complete Black Belt Solutions: Standard and custom belts tailored to specific applications, with value-added services like slitting, hole punching, cleat and V-guide installation, flanged edges and vulcanization (field or shop).
  • Industry Focus: Expertise in key sectors including cement, aggregates, forestry, mining, manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution and warehousing.
  • Maintenance & Repairs: Preventive services to reduce downtime, including splicing, component replacement, installation and inspections.
  • Consulting Services: Process improvement support to optimize material handling and operational efficiency.

“Opening our first Motion Conveyance Solutions shop in Canada is a significant milestone for our company,” Motion President James Howe said in the release. “It allows us to better serve the region’s industrial needs while applying our proven capabilities that have driven success across the U.S. market. We are excited to bring greater service excellence and dependability to our Canadian customers.”

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Motion’s most recent previous acquisition was of California-based Thomspon Industrial Supply, announced on Feb. 12.

Motion was ranked No. 2 on MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors List for Industrial Supplies, No. 2 for MRO, No. 1 for Power Transmission/Bearings, No. 3 for Fluid Power and No. 2 for Hose/Hose Accessories.

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