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.
New Functionality Added to Parker’s PTS App
June 22, 2020
The PTS Mobile App released a new function which allows users to create serialized asset records on-the-go. The new create capability works with previously printed labels or asset tags with
Register for our Upcoming Webinars!
June 22, 2020
Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10:00amCollaborative Robots for Workplace AutomationCollaborative robots, or cobots, are becoming more and more prevalent in the automation landscape. Learn how they can help you increase productivity
What We’re Doing to Help in the Fight Against COVID-19
May 27, 2020
Our doors stayed open during the stay-at-home orders to support Michigan, Indiana & Ohio’s essential critical infrastructure & help in the fight against COVID-19. We’re providing solutions to help large
Our 12 ParkerStores Are Open!
May 27, 2020
Our 12 ParkerStores are open with temporary store hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm. Our network of ParkerStores are strategically placed throughout Michigan to support essential critical infrastructure with custom made
Product Spotlight: Techman Collaborative Robots
May 27, 2020
Techman Robot specializes in safe and easy-to-operate robotics that are designed to work alongside humans. Robots can lift up to 30 pounds and are known as the smartest & easiest to
Enerpac Self-Locking Cube Jack
May 27, 2020
Enerpac’s new Self-Locking Cube Jack offers a new compact and portable hydraulic solution for incremental lifting and lowering of heavy loads. The SCJ-50 Cube Jack uses a base lifting frame and self-aligning,
Interested in Listening to a Past Webinar?
May 27, 2020
Did you miss a webinar you were interested in attending? All past webinars have been posted on our website and are available for you to download! Click here to view recent trainings
Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply Provides Solutions to Fight Against COVID-19
April 28, 2020
April 28th, 2020 – New Hudson, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced they are supplying several custom fabricated solutions to help large OEMs develop ventilators
Register Now For Our Upcoming Webinars!
April 16, 2020
We are happy to offer the upcoming webinars as part of our commitment to your continued education & training. Register today! Tuesday, April 21st @ 10:00am Hydraulic Hose, Fittings &
We’re Open & Here to Help!
April 13, 2020
As a key supplier to essential critical infrastructure and military, we are operating with limited staff during the Michigan, Ohio & Indiana mandated stay-at-home orders. Our ParkerStores located in Jackson,
The Original Modular Pipework System for Industrial Buildings
April 9, 2020
Transair® has improved its marking using laser technology, to provide the most robust and comprehensive marking on the market. Discover with this video all advantages to use Transair® system.
Don’t Miss our Parker QuickFit Oil Change Webinar
March 31, 2020
Want to save time and money during unplanned downtime? Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System helps you perform an oil change in as little as 20 minutes. Traditional methods can
