Metal formers and fabricators face consistent challenges to meeting production schedules and quality requirements, among them increased customer demands, supply-chain difficulties, competitive intelligence, increased costs and staff shortages. In this article, Marc Williams from Parker Hannifin discusses the potential benefits of implementing a condition monitoring system in your workplace.
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Did you know? Exotic manufacturers Custom Polyurethane Products for best-in-class durability and performance. Our Solid Cast Polyurethane (PU) manufacturing process is widely preferred as the material of choice in applications where a high degree of load bearing, abrasion resistance and tear strength are important!
Since 2006, Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves have incorporated the latest technologies and leveraged the latest safety standards to help machines run safer with increased productivity. The valves offer redundant, control reliable solenoid valves which permit the use of “Alternative Methods” according to the lockout/tagout standard. Cat. 3 PLd configurations are redundant so if there is a failure to one channel, the second channel will reliably perform the safety function.
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application. Exotic is Omler’s exclusive US distributor and offers in-stock inventory as well as repair services and application assistance.
We’re celebrating 60 years! Join us September 22nd & 23rd for our 60th Anniversary Celebration at our New Hudson Headquarters. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Featuring…
- Lunch from LazyBones Smokehouse BBQ & Rollin Stones Pizza Food Trucks
- Enter to win our Grand Prize Giveaway – a Trip for 2 to the Beautiful Crystal Mountain Lodge in Northern Michigan
- Meet with Product Representatives at our 20+ Booth Expo Hall Featuring Parker Hannifin, SKF, Enerpac, Dixon, Haskel, Deublin, NoShok, ACE, Destaco & more!
- Free Training & Development Classes
- Military Vehicle & Truck Show
RSVP today for your chance to win one of 10 door prizes!
Livonia is July’s ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Livonia ParkerStore in the month of July will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift card. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries and the winner will be announced on Monday, August 1st.
Meet Tom Eller, Our Livonia Store Representative:
Tom’s favorite part of his job is helping customers find a solution when they have an urgent need, such as a leaky hose or a down machine. In his spare time he enjoys soccer, hiking & spending time with his daughter. Stop by to visit Tom today!
ParkerStore of the Month Schedule:
January: Lansing, MI
February: Jackson, MI
March: Ann Arbor, MI
April: Flint, MI
May: Freeland, MI
June: Indianapolis, IN
July: Livonia, MI
August: New Hudson, MI
September: Taylor, MI
October: Noblesville, IN
November: Shelby Township, MI
December: Rochester, MI
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today the opening of their newest retail store location in Marysville, MI. The location will support greater Port Huron’s industrial and manufacturing base with hose, fitting, hydraulic, pneumatic & filtration products from a variety of manufacturers including Parker Hannifin, SKF, Enerpac, Destaco, ACE Controls & more. The store is located at 1182 Gratiot Blvd. Marysville, MI 48040.
The location marks Exotic’s 13th retail store location throughout Michigan and Indiana. Exotic has grown rapidly over the past few years, opening several new locations to support needs from their customer base.
“We are so happy to finally be in Port Huron and better support our customers in the area”. Bill Falardeau, Sales Manager said. “We’ll have a wide variety of products in-stock to support the unique needs of Port Huron manufacturing”.
The store will have several dedicated demo stations aimed to help customers find solutions to their applications. The demos range from Aluminum Air Pipe to Engineered Power Unit Solutions.
“We hope the new Port Huron store becomes a hub customers can go to for in-depth information and training on all things fluid power.” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales and Marketing said. “Beginning this fall, we will offer complementary training and development classes monthly at this branch which will cover an extensive range of topics.”
To celebrate the new store opening, the company will host a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The event will feature catered food from Alexander’s, product demonstrations, giveaways and free training classes, including Industrial Lubrication Practices at 11:00am and Introduction to Electromechanical Control at 1:00pm. Customers are encouraged to RSVP on the company’s website at: https://wordpress-227745-4539170.cloudwaysapps.com/event/marysville-grand-opening/.
For more information, please visit: https://wordpress-227745-4539170.cloudwaysapps.com.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of Parker Hannifin’s largest distributors in the United States. Exotic’s headquarters is located in New Hudson, Michigan. The company maintains full-service centers throughout Michigan & Indiana with locations in Ann Arbor, Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Indianapolis, Jackson, Livonia, Noblesville, Port Huron, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township as well as at the main New Hudson complex.
OMLER De-Coring Hammers
September 16, 2020
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application.
Techman Collaborative Robots
September 16, 2020
Techman Collaborative Robots are designed to work alongside humans and are known as the safest and easiest to use because of their advanced features. From product testing, assembly, and packaging, to
What Information is on the Hose Layline & How to Use it?
September 16, 2020
The layline, or printing along the length of the hose, contains a wealth of useful information about that hose. Learn more about the information contained on each layline, what it
Parker’s New eConfigurator for Hydraulic Pumps
September 16, 2020
Need a hydraulic pump solution? Now you can dream it, design, and configure with product precision and a quicker specification process using Parker’s Pump and Motor eConfigurator. The new Gold Cup eConfigurator
Protect Surfaces from Dents, Chips & Scratches
September 16, 2020
Want to significantly reduce wasted & damaged material? Exotic Automation & Supply’s In-System Damage Protection, ISD, uses a high grade neoprene foam rubber, coated with a high performance grade polyurea
Register Now for Our Upcoming Webinars!
September 16, 2020
Tuesday, September 29th @ 10:00AM Applying Rubber & Plastic Solutions for Industry – Register Here With all the trade names and abbreviations it’s hard to tell the difference between Plastics
Congratulations to Our Indiana Open House Grand Prize Winner!
August 24, 2020
We are proud to announce our Open House Grand Prize Giveaway winner! Congratulations Chris and thank you to everybody who attended!
Our Product Managers are on the Road!
August 19, 2020
Our Product Managers are on the road to meet with you at our ParkerStores! Representatives from a variety of divisions will be hosting product demonstrations and assisting with application questions at
Follow us on Social Media for Your Chance to Win $50!
August 19, 2020
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Steven Johnstone! Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us
New Enerpac ECCE26 Chain Cutter
August 19, 2020
Enerpac’s new 26mm Chain Cutter is the lighter, single-acting, and smaller version of the 32mm (ECC32B). The capacity of this Chain Cutter makes it ideal for cutting 1/2″ chain for
Redefining Working Pressure with Screw-to-Connect Couplings
August 19, 2020
The performance of heavy equipment and machinery is dependent on the reliability of every component. Whether in the factory or out in the field, the failure of a single mechanical
Parker OIL-X Compressed Air Filters
August 19, 2020
OIL-X filters incorporate a number of unique and patented design features to maximize energy savings and provide the lowest lifetime costs without compromising air quality. For the removal of bulk
