When large systems need a reliable safety stop, the right protection matters. EB63–EB160 Safety Shock Absorbers from ACE Controls are designed to absorb extreme energy during emergency stop situations, helping protect cranes, gantry systems, conveyors and heavy automation equipment from costly damage.
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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 across industries, Kaishan will show how leading plants structure their systems to balance performance, reliability and total cost of ownership. You’ll leave with a practical framework to identify where you’re overspending, where you may be exposed and how to make more confident decisions moving forward. Register here!
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 reliable performance with high-quality components.
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 store remodel began in December 2025 after West Michigan Rubber was acquired by Exotic Automation with a goal to increase the store’s inventory selection and offerings to customers.
“The remodel of our Muskegon ParkerStore marks a huge accomplishment and investment to support our West Michigan customer base.” Tommy Marino, Vice President of Sales said. “Our team has worked hard over the past few months redesigning the layout of the store while adding inventory, creating product demos and training our team on the new product lines that were brought on with the acquisition.”
The expanded product offerings resulting from the acquisition include a wide range of brands, including Parker Hannifin pneumatic, hydraulic, filtration and electromechanical products, as well as ACE Controls, SKF, Perma, Enerpac, Dixon, NOSHOK, and Exotic Air Systems. The expanded products along with increased inventory position the Muskegon store as a leading industrial supplier to West Michigan’s growing manufacturing sector.
“Our remodeled Muskegon location offers an unmatched level of support for customers.” Steve Orlando, President said. “With our nineteen store locations and dedicated account and product sales team, we are fully equipped to meet all customer needs, whether a custom hydraulic power unit, compressor, or hose assembly.”
The Muskegon ParkerStore is located at 767 W Hackley Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
To celebrate the remodeling, the company will host an open house on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The event will feature catered lunch from Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, product demonstrations, giveaways and grand prizes. Customers are encouraged to RSVP on the company’s website.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become a leading provider of motion & control solutions. The company has nineteen store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana and offers a comprehensive selection of solutions including custom hoses and fittings, pneumatic and hydraulic components, filtration, lubrication equipment, engineered power units, compressed air equipment & more.
You’re invited to our Muskegon Open House! Join us Thursday, May 14th from 11am – 1pm to see live product demonstrations, enjoy lunch catered by Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, and enter to win an Ooni Pizza Oven. RSVP here!

Watch Compressed Air Contamination in Detail
March 9, 2021
This video takes a look at all of the compressed air contaminants in detail to understand the problems they can cause within a compressed air system if they are not

Baldwin B40142 & B40145 Lube Spin-On Filters
March 9, 2021
Baldwin’s latest versions of their popular high efficiency, high capacity filters are designed to provide maximum protection for engines that meet EPA 200 emission regulations. The new filters are designed

Register Now for our Parker PCH Portal Webinar!
March 8, 2021
Join us for our upcoming PCH Portal webinar, Tuesday, March 23rd at 2:00pm. In this webinar we will cover: • An introduction to the PCH portal • Port Configurability •

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March 3, 2021
Receive a free mystery gift and be the first to know about upcoming events and exclusive offers by signing up for our new text alerts! To sign up, text “FITTINGS”

Congratulations to The Winners of Our YETI Hopper Cooler Giveaway!
February 19, 2021
Thank you to all who attended this year’s Virtual Motion & Control Summit and congrats to the winners of our YETI Hopper Cooler giveaway!

Enerpac SFM-Series Split-Flow Manifolds
February 11, 2021
Enerpac’s new Split-Flow Manifold improves safety, precision and control in lifting and lowering operations. The SFM-Series offer an economical solution for basic multi-point simultaneous lifting applications and enables a single operator

Upgrade Your Filter Performance with OIL-X
February 11, 2021
Built on Parker’s worldwide expertise in filtration, the OIL-X range has been developed to ensure consistent outstanding air quality, guaranteed for 12 months, and third-party validated to meet ISO 8573-1.

Transair Pipe is Now Available in 8 Inch Diameter!
February 11, 2021
Parker Transair Aluminum piping is now available in 1/2 to 8 inch diameters! The new 8 inch pipe is ideal for moving the large volumes of compressed air generated by centrifugal

Learn How to Read a GlobalCore Hose Layline
February 11, 2021
Parker GlobalCore is a unified family of six robust hydraulic hoses designed to endure tough conditions. Learn how to read the important information on GlobalCore hose layline in this video taught by

Register Now for Next Week’s Motion & Control Summit!
February 11, 2021
Register today next week’s virtual Motion & Control Summit! The 2-day event is free to attend and full of motion & control, industrial hydraulics, fluid power safety & pneumatic content

4 Common Misconceptions About Cobots
February 2, 2021
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Exotic Automation & Supply Announces First Annual Virtual Motion & Control Summit Schedule
January 13, 2021
NEW HUDSON, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2021 Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor announced today they have released the agenda for the first annual 2021 Motion & Control Summit.