Kaman Distribution Group

What Kaman Distribution Group does

Kaman Distribution Group operates as a national industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) distributor and solutions provider, serving industrial and commercial customers across the United States. The legal operating entity referenced in the source material is Motion Industries, Inc., headquartered at 1605 Alton Rd., Birmingham, AL, with the business distributed under the consumer-facing brand "Motion." It is positioned within the Genuine Parts Company corporate ecosystem (careers portal at jobs.genpt.com, investor relations via genpt.com), under which it sits as a subsidiary per source commentary.

The company's core offering is the distribution of industrial MRO supplies — bearings, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, tools, power tools, safety/PPE, facility maintenance, janitorial, material handling, and adhesives/sealants — sourced from a roster of trusted brand partners including DODGE, Schaeffler/FAG, Regal Rexnord, 3M, ABB/Baldor-Reliance, SMC, U.S. Tsubaki, Lubriplate, and Loctite. Distribution is delivered through two complementary channels: a B2B e-commerce platform at motion.com with 24/7/365 account-based ordering, approval routing, saved lists, and quick quotes, and a physical branch network for local service. Adjacent service lines are operated as discrete sub-brands: Motion Automation Intelligence (AI-driven industrial automation), Motion Conveyance Solutions, Motion Onsite Solutions, and Motion Repair & Services.

Monetization is primarily transactional product resale (catalog/list pricing with account-specific negotiated arrangements and volume discounts) supplemented by recurring/automation-services revenue through the Automation Intelligence platform. Customer mix is horizontal across industrial & manufacturing businesses (primary) and commercial & facility operations (secondary), with both Business Accounts and Personal Accounts supported. No direct company-specific revenue, funding events, or leadership bios are disclosed in the supplied data.

Name

Kaman Distribution Group

Legal name

Motion Industries, Inc.

Website

https://ec.kamandirect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kaman Distribution Group (operating entity: Motion Industries, Inc.) is a U.S. national industrial MRO distributor of bearings, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, safety, and facility supplies, serving industrial manufacturers and commercial operators through a B2B e-commerce platform and nationwide branch network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial MRO Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Industrial MRO distribution
• Bearings and power transmission
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Facility maintenance supplies
• Industrial automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. MRO Product Distribution: Sale and distribution of industrial maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, tools, safety equipment, facility maintenance, and janitorial products. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on catalog/list pricing, volume discounts, and account-specific arrangements.
2. Motion Automation Intelligence: AI-driven automation solutions and services for industrial customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kaman Distribution Group operates as a national industrial distributor (operating through Motion Industries, Inc.) providing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies to industrial and commercial customers. The offering spans bearings, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, tools, safety/PPE, janitorial, facility maintenance, and material handling products, distributed via a B2B e-commerce platform, phone sales, and a network of physical branch locations across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Motion Conveyance Solutions: Specialized conveyance solutions offered as a sub-brand/service line under Motion Industries.
• Motion Automation Intelligence
• Motion Onsite Solutions
• Motion Repair & Services

Products and services

• Industrial MRO Supplies (Bearings, Hydraulics, Power Transmission, Pneumatics)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DODGE (RBC Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationDODGE is an RBC Company and is prominently featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform. DODGE branded products (including mounted bearings) are sold through Motion's distribution network.
• Schaeffler (FAG)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchaeffler (FAG) is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing bearings and related components.
• Regal RexnordcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegal Rexnord is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing power transmission and related industrial products.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing industrial automation and electrical products.
• 3McoreTechnology or Integration3M is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing safety, adhesive, and facility maintenance products.
• SMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSMC is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing pneumatics and automation products.
• U.S. Tsubaki (UST)coreTechnology or IntegrationU.S. Tsubaki is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing power transmission components.
• Lubriplate Lubricants CocoreTechnology or IntegrationLubriplate is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing industrial lubricants.
• Baldor-Reliance (ABB)coreTechnology or IntegrationBaldor-Reliance (now part of ABB) is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing electric motors and drives.
• Loctite (Henkel)coreTechnology or IntegrationLoctite is featured as a trusted brand partner on Motion's platform, providing adhesives and sealants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MSC Industrial Direct: US-focused industrial MRO distributor serving manufacturers with metalworking, MRO supplies, and inventory management solutions. Direct overlap in target customers (metalworking and industrial manufacturers) and product categories (bearings, power transmission, tools).
• McMaster-Carr: Major industrial MRO supplies distributor known for extensive product catalog and strong digital ordering platform. Closely comparable in catalog breadth, customer base, and emphasis on frictionless B2B procurement.
• Fastenal: Industrial supplies distributor with strong presence in fasteners, tools, and MRO products, operating through branch locations and on-site vending solutions. Highly comparable distribution model and customer base in US industrial markets.
• W.W. Grainger: The largest US industrial MRO distributor with a comparable multi-channel model combining B2B e-commerce, branch network, and broad MRO product breadth. Most directly comparable in customer base (industrial buyers) and product categories (bearings, power transmission, safety, janitorial).
• Lawson Products: US-focused industrial MRO distributor serving maintenance and repair customers with fasteners, fittings, and shop supplies. Comparable business model targeting industrial MRO buyers with field sales and direct distribution.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO products with US-centric operations. Direct overlap in core product categories (bearings, power transmission) and industrial customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Rexel: Global electrical and industrial distribution group serving contractors and industrial customers. Comparable B2B distribution model and MRO-adjacent product breadth, though more focused on electrical and energy management.
• Genuine Parts Company: Diversified distribution parent that includes industrial MRO distribution (Motion Industries), automotive parts, and other segments. Operates in an adjacent space and reportedly linked to the subject company through shared distribution operations and careers/IR infrastructure.
• Würth Group: Global industrial distribution and fastening group with broad MRO offerings across multiple countries. Larger, multi-region player with overlapping product categories (fasteners, tools, MRO supplies) and similar customer base.
• Sonepar: Worldwide electrical, industrial, and MRO products distributor with B2B distribution model. Comparable multi-country B2B distribution operations with overlap in industrial MRO and adjacent electrical/cabling categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kamandirect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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