Motion Announces Joint Venture With Canadian Indigenous Development Firm

Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 11, 2025 – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce a joint venture partnership with Tagodi Development Corporation. This resource contracting firm invests in the local Tahltan Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada.
 
An agreement was recently signed with the objective of delivering economic and operational benefits to the community and all involved. The largest focus will be in the mining sector, a major portion of this region’s industrial landscape.

Specifically, the partnership will:

• Support mutual goals for Truth & Reconciliation, including economic prosperity.
• Help build sustainable communities and create economic opportunities, including employment and skill development for the Tahltan People.
• Foster collaboration with local experts to support mining operation growth in northern British Columbia.

In the photo above, from left to right, are the following people: Rob Mulyk, Division VP for British Columbia, Motion; Jerry Asp, president of Tagodi Corp. and Tahltan Elder; Greg Peters, Division Business Development manager, Motion. They recently met in Whitehorse, Yukon, to formally sign and begin the new partnership.

Jerry Asp, president of Tagodi Development Corporation and Tahltan Elder, said: “My family is very pleased to have entered into a joint venture with Motion. I believe we will be able to deliver a new level of service to the Tahltan Nation and the mining industry in Tahltan Traditional Territory.”

Brent Pope, Motion’s senior group vice president, Canada & Sales Excellence, added: “Working with Tagodi, we aim to drive positive economic impact in the mining sector while supporting local development initiatives and honoring the region’s unique cultural heritage. We look forward to deepening our community connection.”
 
A Long-Term, Positive Economic Impact for the Tahltan Community and British Columbia Motion is dedicated to working alongside Indigenous peoples and their communities in BC and beyond, cultivating enduring, trust-based partnerships.

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; material handling solutions; and more. 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 tailored for diverse applications.