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CBS News
2 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's Animal Friends chapter steps up to help pet owners with free clinics
With shelters overflowing and the cost of veterinary care rising, Animal Friends is stepping in to help pet owners and caretakers in the City of Pittsburgh. The nonprofit has launched a temporary program called "Short Term Fix" to offer free spay and neuter surgeries for owned pets and community cats. The program runs on select Thursdays in September and is open only to City of Pittsburgh residents. "Animal Friends is operating at 40% over capacity for cats and kittens," said Cindy Cole, Senior Director of Communications for Animal Friends. "People can't afford to get their own pets done, let alone cats outside that don't have an owner," said Tori Kolodziej, Director of Clinic Services. What to know: The city's Spay & Neuter program has been on hold for the past 18 months due to restructuring. That pause has created a backlog in surgeries and a noticeable spike in the local cat population. Animal Friends is hoping to relieve some of the overpopulation. "We know there's a dire need within the city for accessible and affordable spay/neuter services," said Tori Kolodziej. "We're stepping in to help fill the gap and work through the backlog." Funding caps mean there are only so many free surgeries available in September. For those who don't get an appointment or live outside the city, Animal Friends offers year-round, low-cost spay/neuter services. "We want to make sure we still have access to affordable veterinary care for all residents," said Cole. The "Short Term Fix" program is made possible through support from the Margaret Raphael Foundation. For more information or to apply, visit
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Generational Capital Markets Advises M.B. McKee Co., Inc. in its Sale to Motion Industries, Inc.
Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, M.B. McKee Co., to Motion Industries, Inc. The acquisition closed on January 31, 2025. Located in Lubbock, Texas, M. B. McKee Co., Inc. is a family-owned distributor of industrial equipment and supplies, proudly serving customers since 1943. Specializing in mechanical bearings, belts, chains, conveyor systems, motors, drives, and power transmission components, the company caters to industries including agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and textiles. Known for exceptional customer service and innovative solutions, M.B. McKee partners with leading manufacturers to deliver tailored, reliable products that meet the unique needs of its diverse client base. Decades of expertise have established M.B. McKee as a trusted name in the industrial sector. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Motion, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and industrial technology solutions, with annual sales exceeding $8 billion. Offering over 19 million products—including bearings, power transmission components, industrial automation parts, and safety products—Motion enhances customer productivity with value-added services like engineering, fabrication, repair, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Specialized divisions such as Motion Automation Intelligence, Motion Conveyance Solutions, and Motion Repair & Services provide tailored and innovative solutions. With over 700 branches, service centers, and 30 distribution centers across North America and Australasia, Motion serves over 200,000 OEM and MRO customers across industries like automotive, food and beverage, oil and gas, and more. Cindy Cole said, 'This is a tremendous opportunity, and we look forward to bringing customers an expanded product and service offering while supporting Motion's growth initiatives. We are very pleased to join forces with this global industrial leader.' 'M.B. McKee is a well-established, high-quality business and a perfect strategic fit for us,' said James Howe, President of Motion. 'The complementary product offering and customer-centric approach will supplement and extend our presence and scale in the region. We are thrilled to welcome the talented M.B. McKee team to Motion and look forward to their contributions in upcoming years.' Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, 'This transaction highlights our commitment to facilitating deals that create lasting value for both parties. At Generational Group, we are proud to have played a role in bringing together two organizations poised for continued success.' Generational Capital Market's Supervising Principal, M&A, Brenen Hofstadter and his team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Chris Gain, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Troy Blakely closed the deal. Generational Group's Senior Managing Director, DeWayne Nelon, and Senior M&A Advisor, Michael Querard, established the initial relationship with M.B. McKee Co., Inc. About Generational Capital Markets, Inc. Generational Capital Markets, Inc. is a member of FINRA/SIPC. Generational Capital Markets is part of the Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas, and is a leading, award-winning, full-service business advisory firm. s a leading, award winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With over 300 professionals across 15 offices in North America, the company helps business owners unlock the full value of their businesses through a comprehensive suite of advisory services. These services include strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management. 469-694-8764 INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER MANUFACTURING FINANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT CONSULTING MACHINERY MACHINE TOOLS, METALWORKING & METALLURGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MANUFACTURING SOURCE: Generational Capital Markets, Inc. PUB: 03/28/2025 02:54 PM/DISC: 03/28/2025 02:54 PM
