Motion Industries, distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, has acquired Gerrish Bearing Company. Gerrish has locations in Seattle and Tacoma, WA, and is a distributor of bearings, power transmission and industrial products.

The acquisition of Gerrish Bearing Company will allow Motion Industries to continue our penetration of the market with bearings and power transmission products as well as industrial products throughout the area,” said Bill Stevens, Motion Industries president and CEO.
 
With 2006 sales of $3.1 billion, Motion Industries is a distributor of bearings, power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial supply products, and material handling. Motion Industries has more than 500 operations including nine distribution centers throughout North America. Motion Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company.