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West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support, quality product solutions and outstanding service levels. This will only be maximized with the additional level of support and resources added by welcoming West Michigan Rubber to the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
West Michigan Rubber & Supply Co. was founded in 1955 as an industrial supplier of hose & rubber products. The Muskegon-based company is an authorized Parker Hannifin fluid connector distributor and offers custom made hose assemblies on-the-spot at their retail ParkerStore location.
The joining of West Michigan Rubber with Exotic Automation & Supply, effective December 1st, 2025, will result in a network of 19 retail store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana, enhanced service levels, an expanded product offering and more to maximize our support to you!
Select the correct air pollution control system! Almost every industrial process generates airborne particulate in the form of dry particles, fumes, vapors or mists. These contaminates can lead to an unsafe work environment if not properly controlled. In Parker’s interactive map, click on each of the equipment options shown throughout the interactive facility floor plan to find Parker’s solutions for industrial dust collection and mist collection applications.
Parker Hannifin offers a wide range of Electromechanical solutions designed to fit your applications. Whether your project demands miniature precision for groundbreaking technologies or large-scale functionality such as overhead gantries for the factory floor, Parker Electromechanical components are designed for simple, fast, and easy integration!
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 2:00 – 3:00pm for a webinar hosted by Kaishan!
This webinar explores how VFDs can enhance energy savings in compressed air systems. It also address key challenges such as pressure control, system stability, and maintenance costs, offering practical insights drawn from extensive experience with mechanical contractors, equipment reps, and utilities. This session simplifies complex concepts into clear, actionable advice. It will spotlight benefits and pitfalls, including strategies for managing multiple VFDs and minimizing unexpected expenses. Learn more and register here.
What happens when reliable industrial motion control is combined with the simple operation and reconfigurability of a linear actuator? A unit that gives your application a new type of quality with every movement – fast & energy-saving, fully automatic, precise and powerful! Learn more here.

Grand Rapids ParkerStore Open House!
October 19, 2023
You’re invited to our Grand Rapids Open House! Join us next Thursday, October 26th from 11:00am-1:00pm to see the newly remodeled store and enjoy lunch from B.D.S. BBQ Food Truck. Plus,

Exotic is Now a Distributor for Sauer Compressors
October 19, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply is proud to announce we are now an authorized distributor for medium to high pressure Sauer Compressors! Sauer Compressors USA has more than 90 years of

80/20 Aluminum Framing for Robotics
September 19, 2023
Robotic applications must withstand the high impact and heavy vibrations of constant use. 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles stand up to these challenges where other framing options fail. The “2-degree drop

Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe
September 19, 2023
Parker Transair Aluminum Piping is available in sizes 1/2″ to 8″. The large 8″ Transair piping is ideal for conveying the large amounts of compressed air generated by centrifugal compressors and

Customer Appreciation Week is September 25th – 29th!
September 19, 2023
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is almost here! Join us next week, September 25th – 29th and stop by any of our 17 Retail Stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch

Parker H Micro Air Piloted Subbase Valves
August 19, 2023
Parker’s H Micro Series is an air piloted subbase valve. The manifold bases contain circuit boards for collective wiring/fieldbus which make it a great fit for factory automation, packaging machinery

A Solution to Hose Kinks
August 19, 2023
Problem: A customer was having problems with multiple hose kinks on an on-board coolant vehicle application. They were having to stretch and form connections due to the space restraints in

Polyurethane Products from Exotic
August 19, 2023
Since 1963, Exotic Automation & Supply has been designing & manufacturing custom polyurethane products using compression, open and closed casting molding technologies for best-in-class durability and performance. Solutions Include: •

Thanks for Attending Our Summer Open Houses!
August 19, 2023
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville and St. Joseph locations! We had a great time seeing you! Our next

Exotic Automation & Supply Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
July 25, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, is proud to announce that effective July 1, 2023 three new members have joined their Board of Directors. These three individuals

What is a Rotary Union?
July 25, 2023
Rotary Unions, also called rotary joints, transfer fluid from a stationary supply into rotating machinery, such as a spinning drum heated by oil or chilled by water. Rotary unions allow the

New Enerpac Toolbox Sets for MRO
July 25, 2023
Enerpac recently introduced four new toolbox sets designed for technicians working on industrial maintenance, repair and operations projects. Each set includes premium and reliable Enerpac tools carefully selected to suit