Magnus Mobility Systems Acquires Powers Industrial Group

Magnus, a California-based caster and motion control product supplier, expands to Texas with the acquisition.

ORANGE, CA — Magnus Mobility Systems, Inc., one of America's most complete caster and motion control product suppliers, announced Monday the acquisition of Powers Industrial Group Inc. The acquisition is part of Magnus's strategy to develop a nationwide network of locations that offer single-source procurement and fulfillment of casters, motion control, and material handling equipment. Powers serves the MRO market, providing Magnus with the industry expertise and supply chain sources to further its expansion into that market. All locations will operate as Magnus Mobility Systems, Inc.

Powers Industrial Group, Inc. has been a leading supplier of casters and material handling products to the MRO market in Texas, nearby states, and Mexico for 40 years. It has earned the reputation for providing high quality casters and material handling products to manufacturers, facilities managers and maintenance companies, supported by a staff with expertise in the industry. Powers has locations in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Lubbock, Texas.

"The acquisition of Powers Industrial Group will provide us with expertise in the MRO market, supported by their high quality product line for that market. In addition, we are excited to add their locations to our network, allowing Magnus to reach new customers while providing additional products to our existing customers," says Dick VerWayne, President and CEO.

Magnus, with its expertise in the caster and motion control industries and nationwide network of locations, provides clients with the depth and width of product selections from industry-leading manufacturers that only a large supplier can offer. Due to its large inventory, multiple locations, and superior customer service, Magnus couples the service provided by local suppliers with the resources of a large company.

Magnus Mobility Systems is a single-source solution provider of casters, motion control and material handling products to the OEM market, specializing in medical, electronics and high tech applications. Known for its innovative, cost-effective solutions to manufacturing challenges and rigorous performance requirements, Magnus couples superior, expert customer service with high quality products.

Its diversified product offerings include all types of motion control and material handling products, including casters, gas spring, specialty bearings, hardware, levelers, hand trucks, carts, conveyors, shelving, and project-specific engineered solutions. Magnus's product line represents the top manufacturers of standard and custom products for the industry.

Magnus’s network of supply locations throughout the United States offer customers the benefits of a local supplier with the flexibility and capabilities of a large supplier. Magnus serves customers in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia.

The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Find out more about Magnus Mobility Systems at www.magnusinc.com.

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