11/05/2025
Motion Industries, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, announced it has acquired the net operating assets of Sunset Industrial, a Cerritos, CA-based industrial distributor.
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, Board Chairman, Sunset Industrial. “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, Motion, said, “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. Motion North America has over 600 branches and service centers and 17 market distribution centers. Motion is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company. For more information, visit https://www.motion.com.
