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.

ACE Controls EB63-EB160 Safety Shock Absorbers
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Compressed Air: Where You’re Overspending
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Join Kaishan for a webinar on Thursday, May 28th at 11:00am where they will break down how to evaluate compressed air systems based on application-level risk, not assumptions. Using real-world examples

Simplify Motion Control Selection
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Parker Hannifin has developed a variety of on-line tools that can be used to size new applications and to select the best product from Parker’s extensive portfolio of motion control products.

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Exotic Automation & Supply’s Offline Filtration System enhances fluid quality and boosts equipment longevity. Custom-built to meet specific needs, it offers continuous, independent filtration, minimizing downtime and maintenance while ensuring

Exotic Automation & Supply Completes Renovation of Muskegon ParkerStore
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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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NOSHOK Pressure Gauges
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NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of the art technology to provide excellent accuracy and reliability and accommodate nearly every application. NOSHOK’s industry-proven dial

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The Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) is an economical workhorse that features a cast iron housing and tapered cone bearings on the output shaft, giving it a robust torque

New Parker D1VW eConfigurator
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Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Systems Division has released a significantly enhanced configuration experience for the Parker D1VW directional control valve series on Parker.com. The updated D1VW Configurator now provides: Complete and

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Register Today for Our Upcoming
April 14, 2026
You’re Invited! Join us at our upcoming open houses for product demos, giveaways, catered lunch and your chance to win an Ooni Pizza Oven! Muskegon, MI (West MI Rubber) –