Motion Industries
BIRMINGHAM, AL Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of MRO replacement parts and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its planned shop facility in Irondale, AL. The address is 2721 5th Avenue South.
In attendance were company president Randy Breaux and senior vice president of distribution, inventory and operations support Joe Limbaugh; along with Irondale’s mayor and representatives from the Birmingham Business Alliance, Brasfield Gorrie and Graham Co. The socially-distanced event was held to officially kick off the first stages of construction, already underway.
When completed, the $11.2 million 104,000 square-foot building will house Motion’s area fluid power shop, hose and rubber shop, and engineering department. Along with the advantage of operational streamlining and efficiencies, the building and the shops within will feature world-class processes, equipment, and safety adva
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Jan 7th, 2021
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its planned shop facility in Irondale, Alabama. The address is 2721 5th Avenue South.
In attendance were Randy Breaux, Motion President, and Joe Limbaugh, Motion SVP Distribution, Inventory, and Operations Support; along with Irondale’s mayor and representatives from the Birmingham Business Alliance, Brasfield Gorrie, and Graham Co. The socially distanced event was held to officially kick off the first stages of construction, already underway.
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
Veteran economic developer Ron Kitchens has been named president and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA). With an economic development career spanning 30 years in Missouri, Texas and Michigan, Kitchens will lead collaborative efforts among partners and stakeholders in Birmingham to accelerate quality job growth and foster a competitive and diverse economy for the region.
“Ron is well known among site selectors and location consultants and is a true leader in the economic development industry,” said Jim Gorrie, chairman of the BBA and CEO of Brasfield & Gorrie LLC. “His knowledge, connections and track record of collaborating will serve Birmingham well and help the BBA achieve its strategic goals.”
Motion Industries Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., this week announced a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned shop facility in Irondale, Alabama.
In attendance were Randy Breaux, president, and Joe Limbaugh, SVP distribution, inventory and operations Support, along with Irondale’s mayor and representatives from the Birmingham Business Alliance, Brasfield Gorrie, and Graham Co.
When completed, the $11.2 million 104,000 square-foot building will house Motion’s area fluid power shop, hose and rubber shop and engineering department.
“This project continues our excellent partnership between Brasfield Gorrie and Graham Co.,” said Limbaugh. “These two companies also did a fantastic job with the recent headquarters renovation. At this property, we’re making excellent progress, and while it’s early, we’re ahead of schedule.”
Birmingham Business Alliance names new CEO
Updated Dec 28, 2020;
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The Birmingham Business Alliance has a new president and CEO.
Ron Kitchens has a 30-year career in economic development in Missouri, Texas and Michigan. He is coming to Birmingham from economic development consulting firm Southwest Michigan First, where he has been since 2005. Kitchens is senior partner and CEO.
In resigning his post last week, he said the move is also being made to be closer to family, according to MLive. In a statement, Kitchens said he is honored to accept the post during a challenging moment for America’s economy.