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.
Exotic Automation & Supply Authorized as a Full-Line Parker Transair Aluminum Piping Distributor
April 16, 2018
The new agreement authorizes Exotic to sell the aluminum piping in sizes 16.5mm to 168mm. Farmington Hills, MI – April 3rd, 2018: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin
You’re Invited! Customer Appreciation Luncheons
April 16, 2018
Thank you for your business! To celebrate 55 years, we are hosting luncheons at each one of our locations this summer. We hope you can join us! Please RSVP below.
Exotic Automaton at the 2018 MetalCasting Congress
April 16, 2018
Exotic’s Control Reliable Safety Valves & OMLER De-Coring Hammers were on display at last week’s MetalCasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas. Exotic’s Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves have become a
Parker G7 Series – The Next Generation of Solenoid Valves
April 16, 2018
Parker’s new generation of solenoid valves delivers the confidence to get the toughest jobs done right. • Pressures up to 2,200 psi • 303 Stainless Steel / Lead-Free Brass •
Twinhammer Bonded Air/Water Jackhammer Hose System
March 16, 2018
Parker series 7084 Twinhammer hose is the first factory assembled dual hose system that delivers both air and water in a single, unitized configuration for silica dust suppression in pneumatic
OMLER Sand De-Coring Hammers
March 16, 2018
OMLER Pneumatic Sand De-Coring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand and ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application.
Exotic Automation & Supply to Exhibit at the 2018 Metalcasting Congress
March 13, 2018
Exotic’s unique safety solution offering, including hydraulic safety valves and de-coring hammers will be on display. March 13th, 2018 – Farmington Hills, MI – Exotic Automation & Supply, a
Parker’s New QuickFit Oil Change System
February 20, 2018
Parker’s newest product is revolutionizing oil changes by creating a standard 3-step oil change process. Now engine and machine oil changes are faster, cleaner and safer! Learn more here.
Lincoln CentroMatic Lubrication Systems
February 20, 2018
Single-line parallel automatic lubrication systems for grease and oil. Lincoln Centro-Matic Lubrication Systems can service one machine, different zones on machines, or even several separate machines. Regardless of the application,
Sidener Engineering Opens ParkerStore in Noblesville Indiana
January 24, 2018
Full service retail location to offer custom hoses assemblies, couplings, and fittings for hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial and mobile applications – The first in Hamilton County. Noblesville, IN – January 24th,
Parker Hannifin mPR Series High Precision Rotary Stage
January 23, 2018
Parker Hannifin’s Miniature Precision Rotary (mPR) stage is designed to meet the needs of OEMs and machine builders seeking very high precision in a compact direct drive product. High angular resolution
New Enerpac Low-Height Skidding System
January 23, 2018
Enerpac’s new Low-Height Skidding System is a modular system that can jack and slide heavy loads over a pre-constructed track. The system is comprised of a series of skid beams
