Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announced the launch of its new knowledge website: www.mivendingsolutions.com.  Through video, vending unit descriptions and applications, and success stories, the new knowledge site offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about how MiVending can be a big money- and timesaver for any facility that uses industrial supplies.  

“The site provides a good starting point for those who are interested in simplifying inventory management and reducing costs,” said Randy Breaux, Motion Industries’ Senior VP of Marketing, Product Management, & Strategic Planning.   “And the website is easy to navigate, so the user can quickly find the information needed.”

The customizable-vending section (“Solutions” tab) is particularly easy to browse, presenting options with suggested applications such as industrial supply dispensing and tool crib tracking management.  The vending machines’ patented software technology allows a facility to make well-informed inventory decisions based on product use and history.

The Resources section offers downloadable files that provide overviews of MiVending and complementary inventory management solutions, as well as a vending product guide.  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a section describing how MiVending works round out the website content. 

In addition to being both desktop- and mobile-friendly, the website allows users to share articles that interest them with others across LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+.  

With annual sales of $4.5 billion, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial products, safety products, and material handling.  Motion Industries has over 550 operations including 15 distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 150,000 customers from the food and beverage, pulp and paper, iron and steel, chemical, mining and aggregate, petrochemical, automotive, wood and lumber, and pharmaceutical industries.

Motion Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC).  Visit our website at www.motionindustries.com. Contact us toll-free at (800) 526-9328.