Motion Industries breaks ground for new facility

Jan. 10, 2021

Motion Industries, Birmingham, Ala., recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its planned shop facility in Irondale.

In attendance were Randy Breaux, Motion president, and Joe Limbaugh, Motion senior vice president distribution, inventory and operations support; along with Irondale’s mayor and representatives from the Birmingham Business Alliance, Brasfield Gorrie, and Graham Co. The socially distanced event was held to officially kick off the first stages of construction, already underway.

When completed, the $11.2 million, 104,000-sq.-ft. building will house Motion’s area fluid power shop, hose and rubber shop, and engineering department. Along with the advantage of operational streamlining and efficiencies, the building and the shops within will feature world-class processes, equipment and safety advantages. Capabilities will include fluid power component repair and fabrication, power unit fabrication, machining, hose kitting and assembly, and engineering design. The structure’s design was planned under the new Motion industrial design and décor standards, according to Limbaugh.

“This project continues our excellent partnership between Brasfield Gorrie and Graham Co. These two companies also did a fantastic job with the recent headquarters renovation. At this property, we’re making excellent progress, and while it’s early, we’re ahead of schedule,” said Limbaugh.

“The main reason for the investment is to strengthen our position and provide the best customer service possible, as our customer base and our company grow,” said Breaux. “We’re looking forward to the positive impact this operation will have – for our customers, our employees, and our community.”

The the project is estimated to be complete in the 2021 third quarter and will create 15 new jobs while retaining 13.

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