Motion Industries Named Supplier of the Year by Heinz North America

Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial MRO replacement parts, has been honored as Supplier of the Year by Heinz North America – the most prestigious recognition Heinz bestows on its suppliers.

In the 2012 fiscal year, Motion surpassed Heinz’s core objectives of cost savings, quality, efficiency and innovation. It became the sole recipient of the Supplier of the Year award in the indirect procurement category, marking the first time an indirect supplier has won the award for two consecutive years.

“Out of the hundreds of indirect suppliers to Heinz, Motion had to make a huge impact to be nominated and selected for this award, given the competitive environment and quality suppliers managed by indirect procurement,” said Keith Nasse, indirect procurement senior buyer at Heinz North America. “Motion has clearly partnered with Heinz to help us improve our efficiencies and capture productivity gains.”

“We strive to provide our customers with the best service possible, and we are pleased that Heinz North America has honored us with this significant award,” said Bill Stevens, President and CEO of Motion Industries.

A subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., Motion Industries supplies bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and pneumatic components, safety products and material handling equipment. With more than 500 operations, including 10 distribution centers across North America, Motion serves over 150,000 customers in the food and beverage, pulp and paper, iron and steel, chemical, mining and aggregate, petrochemical, automotive, wood and lumber, and pharmaceutical sectors.

For more information, visit Motion Industries.