Motion Industries was recently recognized by Aisin Manufacturing with an Outstanding Service Award.

Aisin Manufacturing is presenting Motion Industries with the award in recognition of the company’s superior performance in the area of service and engineering support. "Motion strives to offer all its customers this high level of service and support," said Bill Stevens, Motion Industries President and CEO. "That commitment is validated in this recognition by Aisin Manufacturing."

Aisin presented Motion Industries with its Outstanding Service Award during its recent annual meeting in Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. Masaharu Goto, President of Aisin Manufacturing, presented the award.

Aisin Manufacturing is a leader in the creation and production of high-quality components and systems for the automotive industry's most demanding companies.

With 2004 sales in excess of $2.5 billion, Motion Industries is the leading distributor of bearings; mechanical, industrial automation, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power replacement parts; hose and rubber products; and industrial supply products. Motion Industries has more than 460 operations including nine distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 150,000 customers from the automotive, chemical, food and beverage, wood and lumber, iron and steel, pulp and paper, and pharmaceutical industries. Motion Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co.