Industry Updates from MPMA Members

ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 - Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), parent company of AGMA member Motion and a leading global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, announced today that its board of directors has appointed James F. Howe to the position of President, Motion, the company's industrial business, effective April 1, 2024. With nearly three decades of dedicated service to the company, Mr. Howe brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.

National Guard First Lieutenant John Walter plays an essential role at Designatronics as the Supply Chain Specialist.

March 5, 2024 | Hicksville, NY – Designatronics is pleased to announce the launch of its new online store, shop.sdp-si.com. The redesign of the E-Store was undertaken to improve the functionality and modernize its look. Upgrading to the newest technology eliminates many of the issues previously encountered when placing orders. The newly redesigned E-Store will continue to showcase the combined offering of all three Designatronics brands, SDP/SI, QBC, and QTC Metric Gears, while providing an improved customer experience.

February 29, 2024 - Family, fulfillment, and a fascination with technology are all part of a formula that has seen ANCA lead the demanding niche of CNC tool and cutter grinders for a half-century.

February 20, 2024 - Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be finalized at the end of February.

February 14, 2024, Rochester, New York (USA)

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., February 13, 2024 - Intelligent power management company and AGMA member, Eaton, today announced that Ben Sheen, Chief Engineer, Eaton’s Mobility Group, was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for the Gear Research Institute (GRI) at Penn State University. The GRI is affiliated with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) to conduct research and development, consulting, and analysis for gear related needs.

WENZEL America, in cooperation with Fox Valley Metrology, is hosting a FREE webinar, Celebrating Women in Manufacturing - Assuring Quality for Decades to Come, on March 6, 2024, from 11:00am-12:00pm ET.

Gleason introduces the new online selector for its renowned LeCount® Expanding Mandrels. Customers can now select required mandrels from Gleason’s standard range or request special LeCount mandrels with just a few clicks, including simple re-orders and certification services for mandrels in use.

January 31 – Świebodzin, Poland – SECO/WARWICK, a first choice among manufacturers of metal heat treatment and vacuum metallurgy furnaces, wrapped up 2023 celebrating a dynamic increase in vacuum segment sales, doubling global production capacity, and intensifying operational activities in Asia.