Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, has announced that Tim Breen has been named president and chief operating officer of the company, according to a press release.

Breen has served as executive vice president and CEO for the company’s U.S. operations since 2011. In his new role, Breen will continue to lead the company in the areas of Bearings/Power Transmission/Fluid Power/Hose and Corporate Accounts, with the addition of Purchasing/Distribution, Inventory Management and Sales.

Breen began his career with Berry Bearing Company in 1982 and has held significant key positions since Berry Bearing was acquired by Motion Industries in 1993. Prior to becoming executive vice president in 2011, he led Motion Industries as a senior vice President for the central United States.

“This move will help better position Motion Industries for growth in the future,” says Bill Stevens, Motion Industries’ chairman and CEO. “Tim’s leadership in these areas of our business will keep us on track to accomplish our goals in the coming years.”