New Training Locations! We have extended our training & development schedule to now offer courses at 4 of our locations – Ann Arbor, Farmington, Lansing & Shelby Township! Classes are free so please Register Today! Click here for the full schedule.
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Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our Bent Tube Assembly Facility at our Shelby Township branch! Our customer’s demand for bent tube assemblies has grown over the years and this expansion will allow us to greatly increase our production capabilities. We will have Yate’s Cider & Doughnuts from 8-11am, Bad Brad’s BBQ from 11-2pm and training classes all day long to celebrate the opening! Mark your calendar!
What is a linear motor? At its core, a linear motor is a rotary motor that has been unwound and laid out flat. It allows for coupling of the motor directly to the linear load versus other designs which use a rotary motor and couple through mechanics inducing backlash, efficiency losses and other inaccuracies.
Parker offers a robust product line using linear motor technology. From simple single axis components to custom designed multi-axis systems and everything in between, Exotic can provide a solution for your application. Learn more here.
Barksdale’s BPS3000 Electronic Dual Pressure Switches combine three discrete components (dual pressure switch, pressure transducer, and digital pressure gauge) into one compact package. The BPS300 is available in three configurations: 1) dual pressure switch, 2) dual pressure switch with analog output (4-20 mA or 0-10 V), or 3) single switch with analog output. The BPS3000 is an ideal solution for applications requiring precision pressure control, flexibility and extremely long life. Learn more here.
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power Systems Division unveiled its newest device, the EC02 Digital Electronic Control Module for GOLD CUP® pumps. With unrelenting performance and reliability, the EC02 has the capacity to perform in a wide range of operating temperatures along with EMI/EMC and Environmental Certifications. The device is ideal for offshore environments and demanding industrial applications.
Click here to learn more.

Engineered Systems for Data Center Environments
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Over $20M in In-Stock Inventory!
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We’ve increased our inventory to ensure we have what you need when you need it! Our warehouses are stocked with over $20M in inventory and all in-stock orders received by

ACE Controls EB63-EB160 Safety Shock Absorbers
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May 5th, 2026: New Hudson, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today the completion of the remodel of their Muskegon (West Michigan Rubber) location. The

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You’re invited to our Muskegon Open House! Join us Thursday, May 14th from 11am – 1pm to see live product demonstrations, enjoy lunch catered by Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, and enter

Enerpac Hydraulic Gantries
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Enerpac Hydraulic Gantries are a safe, efficient way to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit and permanent overhead structures for job cranes are