Motion Industries to acquire Epperson and Company
Motion Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epperson and Company, an industrial distributor specializing in material handling products and services.
Execution of the transaction is expected to take place March 1, 2016.
A supplier of bulk material conveying products and services in the Southeast, Epperson and Company is headquartered in Tampa, Fla., with full service locations in Jacksonville and Miami. Offerings include conveyor-related products such as belting, idlers and pulleys, as well as services such as system installation and removal, belting splicing and installation, idler replacement and other maintenance projects.
"We are pleased and excited about joining forces with Motion Industries and look forward to the opportunities that this brings for our people. The nice fit for both companies in the Florida market was key to our decision, and we are optimistic about the future," said Jimmy Abbitt, Epperson president.
"We are very excited to leverage Epperson's material handling expertise to better serve our customers, not only in the Southeast but from coast to coast," said Tony Cefalu, Motion senior vice president of Hose & Rubber, Shops and Service Centers.
Tim Breen, Motion president and CEO, added, "We welcome all Epperson employees to the Motion family, and look forward to the positive impact they will make on our overall business."
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