Motion Announces Acquisition of Industrial Distributor in California
Motion Industries, Inc. has announced it has acquired the net operating assets of Sunset Industrial, a Cerritos, California-based industrial distributor. The transaction closed with an effective date of November 1, 2025.
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, Sunset Industrial’s Chairman of the Board. “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 of Motion, added, “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.”
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