Motion names new automation group vice-president

Motion Industries, Inc. recently named Mike Esposito its group vice-president, Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately.

Esposito previously served as director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions (EAS), having joined Motion as part of the Kaman Distribution Group (including Kaman Automation) acquisition. He has more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing. Esposito will lead the Motion Automation Intelligence team, and his responsibilities will include the development and implementation of multi-year strategic business and marketing plans.

“Mr. Esposito’s experience has enabled the development of solution-driven teams focused on positioning customers and internal stakeholders to be successful,” the company stated.

Before joining Motion/KDG, Esposito held senior management roles at iAutomation, CDF Corporation, and SencorpWhite.

“We are thrilled to have Mike at the helm of our automation group. With his diverse yet relevant background and technical expertise, he possesses a unique insight into the industry’s needs and operations. In addition, Mike’s leadership skills and deep passion for automation will certainly spur Motion Automation Intelligence to new heights,” said Joe Limbaugh, Motion’s executive vice-president and COO.

Motion Automation Intelligence solution technologies include robotics, motion control, machine vision, digital Networking/IIoT, industrial framing, pneumatics and custom mechatronic systems.

Esposito is a graduate of Bridgewater State College (Master of Science in Technology Management – Summa Cum Laude) and New England Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology – Summa Cum Laude).

Source: Motion Industries, Inc.