BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 4, 2025 – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, announced that it has acquired the net operating assets of Sunset Industrial, a Cerritos, California-based industrial distributor. The transaction closed with an effective date of Nov. 1, 2025.
Founded in 1979, Sunset Industrial is a distributor of power transmission parts and industrial lubrication solutions, as well as services including make-to-order (MTO) parts, repairs, inventory management, safety training and free local delivery.
“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. This integration will drive new and expanded opportunities.”
James Howe, president of Motion, added, “The addition of Sunset aligns with Motion’s growth strategy while increasing value to local customers. We look forward to welcoming the talented Sunset team and further increasing our market leadership in Southern California.”
About Motion
With annual sales of over $8 billion, Motion is a leading industrial distributor of more than 18 million parts and supplies, including bearings; mechanical power transmission products; electrical and industrial automation components; hose, belting, and gaskets; hydraulic and pneumatic components; process pumps; industrial and safety products; seals and accessories; and material handling products and solutions. To increase customers’ productivity, the company offers many value-added services, including engineering, fabrication, repair and Industry 4.0 solutions across these product groups. In addition, Motion Automation Intelligence (Motion Ai), Motion Conveyance Solutions and Motion Repair & Services were formed to offer a wide range of specialized, related products and innovative solutions for many applications.
