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Motion’s Momentum Goes Far Beyond KDG Addition

The company's 1Q earnings and subsequent commentary shed light on several other factors driving growth at the MRO parts distributor besides its recent $1.3 billion acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group.

April 25, 2022

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Motion 1Q 2022 earnings

Credit: Motion

When Genuine Parts Company presented its

2022 first quarter financial results on April 21

, it was easy to look at the gaudy overall growth numbers at Motion as evidence that the industrial products distribution subsidiary is full-steam-ahead with Kaman Distribution Group now in tow following the closure of its $1.3 billion purchase, closed on Jan. 3. As with any major acquisition, we all knew that KDG was going to spike Motion’s revenue and profit figures — it will for the next three quarters too. This was the quarterly financial report that included the impact of KDG; so, naturally, the…

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