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Motion opens new facility in Western Canada

June 13, 2025
The shops focused on fluid conveyance, critical moving parts, conveyor belting and more

Motion Industries has opened its first Canadian Motion Conveyance Solutions shop. The new facility in Calgary, Alberta, opened May 1. The location will enhance Motion’s ability to serve customers in Western Canada.

The Canadian facility joins a network of more than 40 Motion Conveyance Solutions shops across the United States. The new 9,600-square-foot facility is equipped with belting technology. It offers both standard and custom services, specializing in fluid conveyance, critical moving parts, conveyor belting, hose, rubber parts and field services. Value-added services include slitting, hole punching, installation of custom cleats and V-guides, flanged edges, and field and shop vulcanization. The company has expertise serving specific industries, such as cement and aggregate, forestry, mining, manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution centers and warehousing.

Brent Pope, Motion’s senior group vice president of Canada and sales excellence, says: “This new facility reinforces Motion’s commitment to strengthening relationships with our customers in Western Canada. By offering specialized services and expanding our reach, we aim to support Alberta’s industries with unmatched quality and expertise.”

James Howe, president of Motion, says:  “Opening our first Motion Conveyance Solutions shop in Canada is a significant milestone for our company. It allows us to better serve the region’s industrial needs while applying our proven capabilities that have driven success across the U.S. market. We are excited to bring greater service excellence and dependability to our Canadian customers.”

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