Real Parts Co. (GPC), which distributes automotive substitute parts, accessories and repair items throughout North America, Europe and Australia, has a brand new head of its industrial products group.
The brand new president of the Motion Industries group, James Howe, involves the job with a key background in ecommerce.
Howe’s tenure at Real Parts
James Howe, president, Motion Industries group
Real Parts, operator of NAPA, promoted Howe from his previous position as Motion executive vp/chief industrial and technology officer. “His leadership in overseeing ecommerce, strategic pricing, sales excellence, corporate accounts, and human resources has been instrumental in driving the corporate’s success,” Real Parts said.
Howe will proceed to report back to Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America.
He joined Motion in 2002 and for several years has overseen Motion’s digital and ecommerce strategy.
What Motion Industries does
Motion Industries is an industrial parts distributor for products including bearings; mechanical power transmission; electrical and industrial automation; hose, belting, and gaskets; hydraulic and pneumatics; process pumps; hydraulic and industrial hose; material handling; seals and accessories; and industrial/safety. The corporate has a list of 19 million items and sells to greater than 150,000 customers.
Motion last redesigned its ecommerce site in March 2022 with higher features including faster search and more product content and technical information.
In 2023, Motion Industries generated sales of $2.1 billion.
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