SAECOWilson will be a key division of Motion New Zealand Limited in the first part of a major growth phase that includes the launch of its MiMotion Centre store in Dunedin.
The change comes as SAECOWilson and other trading divisions, HCD Flow Technology, Seal Innovations Ltd (SIL), and Conveyor & Transmission (C&T) consolidate under parent company Motion New Zealand Limited.
It will make Motion New Zealand Limited – which has its roots in Wilson Bros, a company started in Invercargill in 1919 – the largest supplier of industrial parts and products locally.
The change is pivotal for the business as it continues to drive growth, meet increasing demand, and significantly increase capacity and efficiencies across the country.
Mark Forster, Executive General Manager Motion New Zealand Limited, says the name change and launch of Dunedin’s MiMotion Centre – a branch that will bring three trading divisions under one roof (HCD Flow Technology, Seal Innovations and SAECOWilson) – is the start of a significant growth period.
“Having greater capacity and a more streamlined operations in Dunedin for example means we can have the right products and a larger inventory available to meet a customer’s needs as well as ensuring quick and efficient service.”
Motion New Zealand’s Dunedin MiMotion Centre is the first of its kind in New Zealand and is being used as a blueprint for the roll out of similar branches in Christchurch and Hamilton before the end of the year, with more locations planned in the future.
“Our roots are in regional New Zealand and continuing to service customers locally is key to the business,” says Forster.
“These branches will increase efficiencies but more importantly, it means we can provide an even better service to customers.”
Dunedin was chosen as the first Motion Centre because the three existing branches – SAECOWilson, HCD, and SIL – were already a sufficient size and covered a wide range of industries.
“Many customers already dealt with two or more divisions and there was growing collaboration between the sales divisions in meeting customers’ needs so it was a natural move to bring the three specialist divisions together under one roof,” says Forster.
“It will provide Otago customers with access to a wider range of specialist knowledge and skills from technical trades people as well as an increased product range that combines engineering supplies, flow technology and seals.”
The consolidation also includes upgrades to Motion New Zealand’s ERP system to enable it to provide a higher level of service and increase access to a wider range of products and inventory for customers across New Zealand.
“We’ve got a highly-skilled and dedicated team whose key focus is providing the best possible service. We’re looking forward to enhancing our operation further with these changes which will ensure the company continues to grow and thrive now that they are all under the Motion New Zealand Limited name.”
