Motion Industries Breaks Ground for New Facility
<p style="text-align: center;"><img title="1610074580849619.jpg" alt="5.jpg" src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20210108/1610074580849619.jpg"/></p><p>Motion Industries, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its planned shop facility in Irondale, Alabama. The address is 2721 5th Avenue South.</p><p><br/></p><p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>When completed, the $11.2 million 104,000 square-foot 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 d¨¦cor standards, according to Limbaugh.</p><p><br/></p><p>¡°This project continues our excellent partnership between Brasfield Gorrie and Graham Co.,¡± said Limbaugh. ¡°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.¡±</p><p><br/></p><p>¡°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 ¨C for our customers, our employees, and our community.¡±</p><p><br/></p><p>Announced in October 2020, the project is estimated to complete in the third quarter 2021 and will create 15 new jobs while retaining 13.</p><p></p>
08 Jan,2021
