U.S. Steel presents the award annually to suppliers who have consistently provided strong logistical support and value-added services to U.S. Steel operations.

“Our customer relationships are extremely important to us,” said Bill Stevens, Motion Industries President and CEO. “We are committed to providing the best service and support possible, and we are honored to receive this award from U.S. Steel.”

With 2006 sales of $3.1 billion, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial supply products, and material handling. Motion Industries has more than 500 operations including nine distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 116,000 customers from the automotive, chemical, food and beverage, wood and lumber, iron and steel, pulp and paper, mining and aggregate, and pharmaceutical industries.

Motion Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co.