Generational Capital Markets Advises M.B. McKee Co., Inc. in its Sale to Motion Industries, Inc.
Motion Industries, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), has acquired M.B. McKee Co., a Lubbock, Texas-based industrial equipment distributor. The acquisition closed on January 31, 2025.
M.B. McKee, established in 1943, specializes in mechanical bearings, belts, chains, conveyor systems, motors, drives, and power transmission components, serving industries including agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and textiles.
Motion Industries, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a major distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts with annual sales exceeding $8 billion. The company offers over 19 million products through 700+ branches, service centers, and 30 distribution centers across North America and Australasia, serving 200,000+ OEM and MRO customers.
Motion Industries, una sussidiaria di Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), ha acquisito M.B. McKee Co., un distributore di attrezzature industriali con sede a Lubbock, Texas. L'acquisizione è stata completata il 31 gennaio 2025.
M.B. McKee, fondata nel 1943, si specializza in cuscinetti meccanici, cinghie, catene, sistemi di trasporto, motori, azionamenti e componenti per la trasmissione di potenza, servendo settori come agricoltura, lavorazione degli alimenti, manifattura e tessile.
Motion Industries, con sede a Birmingham, Alabama, è un importante distributore di parti di ricambio per manutenzione, riparazione e operazione, con vendite annuali superiori a 8 miliardi di dollari. L'azienda offre oltre 19 milioni di prodotti tramite più di 700 filiali, centri di assistenza e 30 centri di distribuzione in Nord America e Australasia, servendo oltre 200.000 clienti OEM e MRO.
Motion Industries, una subsidiaria de Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), ha adquirido M.B. McKee Co., un distribuidor de equipos industriales con sede en Lubbock, Texas. La adquisición se cerró el 31 de enero de 2025.
M.B. McKee, establecida en 1943, se especializa en rodamientos mecánicos, correas, cadenas, sistemas de transporte, motores, accionamientos y componentes de transmisión de potencia, sirviendo a industrias como la agricultura, procesamiento de alimentos, manufactura y textiles.
Motion Industries, con sede en Birmingham, Alabama, es un importante distribuidor de piezas de repuesto para mantenimiento, reparación y operación, con ventas anuales que superan los 8 mil millones de dólares. La empresa ofrece más de 19 millones de productos a través de más de 700 sucursales, centros de servicio y 30 centros de distribución en América del Norte y Australasia, atendiendo a más de 200,000 clientes OEM y MRO.
모션 인더스트리는 진품 부품 회사 (NYSE: GPC)의 자회사로, 텍사스주 루벅에 본사를 둔 산업 장비 유통업체인 M.B. McKee Co.를 인수했습니다. 인수는 2025년 1월 31일에 완료되었습니다.
1943년에 설립된 M.B. McKee는 기계 베어링, 벨트, 체인, 컨베이어 시스템, 모터, 드라이브 및 동력 전송 부품을 전문으로 하며, 농업, 식품 가공, 제조 및 섬유 산업에 서비스를 제공합니다.
모션 인더스트리는 앨라배마주 버밍햄에 본사를 두고 있으며, 연간 판매액이 80억 달러를 초과하는 유지 보수, 수리 및 운영 교체 부품의 주요 유통업체입니다. 이 회사는 북미와 오스트레일라시아 전역에 700개 이상의 지점, 서비스 센터 및 30개의 유통 센터를 통해 1,900만 개 이상의 제품을 제공합니다. 200,000명 이상의 OEM 및 MRO 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
Motion Industries, une filiale de Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a acquis M.B. McKee Co., un distributeur d'équipements industriels basé à Lubbock, Texas. L'acquisition a été finalisée le 31 janvier 2025.
M.B. McKee, fondée en 1943, se spécialise dans les roulements mécaniques, les courroies, les chaînes, les systèmes de convoyage, les moteurs, les entraînements et les composants de transmission de puissance, servant des secteurs tels que l'agriculture, la transformation des aliments, la fabrication et le textile.
Motion Industries, dont le siège est à Birmingham, Alabama, est un distributeur majeur de pièces de rechange pour la maintenance, la réparation et l'exploitation, avec des ventes annuelles dépassant 8 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise propose plus de 19 millions de produits à travers plus de 700 succursales, centres de services et 30 centres de distribution en Amérique du Nord et en Australasie, servant plus de 200 000 clients OEM et MRO.
Motion Industries, eine Tochtergesellschaft der Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), hat M.B. McKee Co. übernommen, einen Industriegerätehändler mit Sitz in Lubbock, Texas. Die Übernahme wurde am 31. Januar 2025 abgeschlossen.
M.B. McKee, gegründet im Jahr 1943, ist auf mechanische Lager, Riemen, Ketten, Fördersysteme, Motoren, Antriebe und Komponenten für die Energieübertragung spezialisiert und bedient Branchen wie Landwirtschaft, Lebensmittelverarbeitung, Fertigung und Textilien.
Motion Industries, mit Hauptsitz in Birmingham, Alabama, ist ein bedeutender Distributor von Ersatzteilen für Wartung, Reparatur und Betrieb mit einem Jahresumsatz von über 8 Milliarden Dollar. Das Unternehmen bietet über 19 Millionen Produkte über mehr als 700 Filialen, Servicezentren und 30 Vertriebszentren in Nordamerika und Australasien an und bedient mehr als 200.000 OEM- und MRO-Kunden.
- Strategic expansion of Motion Industries' regional presence and product offering
- Access to M.B. McKee's established customer base in agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing sectors
- Complementary product portfolio integration enhancing Motion's market position
- Addition of M.B. McKee's expertise and customer relationships to Motion's $8B+ operation
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Insights
This transaction shows Genuine Parts Company (GPC) continuing its strategic expansion through its Motion Industries subsidiary. The acquisition of M.B. McKee - a family-owned industrial distributor operating since 1943 - strengthens Motion's presence in the Southwest region while adding expertise in agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and textiles sectors.
From a strategic perspective, this acquisition fits Motion's established growth pattern. With Motion already generating
While financial terms weren't disclosed, this acquisition likely represents a relatively small addition to GPC's overall operations but demonstrates continued execution of their industrial distribution growth strategy. The complementary nature of M.B. McKee's offerings should facilitate integration while creating cross-selling opportunities to their established customer base.
For GPC investors, this represents a continuation of the company's established acquisition strategy rather than a significant shift in direction. The transaction closed January 31, 2025, meaning any financial impact is already reflected in GPC's current valuation. This type of disciplined bolt-on acquisition typically creates gradual value through enhanced market density, operational synergies, and expanded customer relationships rather than immediate material financial impact.
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Cindy Cole said, “This is a tremendous opportunity, and we look forward to bringing customers an expanded product and service offering while supporting Motion’s growth initiatives. We are very pleased to join forces with this global industrial leader.”
“M.B. McKee is a well-established, high-quality business and a perfect strategic fit for us,” said James Howe, President of Motion. “The complementary product offering and customer-centric approach will supplement and extend our presence and scale in the region. We are thrilled to welcome the talented M.B. McKee team to Motion and look forward to their contributions in upcoming years.”
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, “This transaction highlights our commitment to facilitating deals that create lasting value for both parties. At Generational Group, we are proud to have played a role in bringing together two organizations poised for continued success.”
Generational Capital Market’s Supervising Principal, M&A, Brenen Hofstadter and his team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Chris Gain, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Troy Blakely closed the deal. Generational Group’s Senior Managing Director, DeWayne Nelon, and Senior M&A Advisor, Michael Querard, established the initial relationship with M.B. McKee Co., Inc.
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