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!
New! Enerpac High Tonnage Cylinders
July 17, 2017
Enerpac’s next generation of high tonnage hydraulic cylinders were released this week and have been upgraded with many new features: Nitrocarbourization: This heat treatment transforms the outer layer of steel.
Explosion Proof Motor Classifications by Hazardous Location
July 17, 2017
Confused by the array of explosion-proof classes, groups, divisions, and codes? This new technical brochure will explain what you need to know when specifying motors or other electrical equipment for
Graco LubePro Series Pump
July 17, 2017
As a hard-working professional focused on ensuring your production lines keep moving and your operating costs are reduced, automatic lubrication should be an essential part of your machine maintenance. Without
New Website for Parker Tracking System (PTS)
July 1, 2017
This month, Parker announced the launch of their new PTS (Parker Tracking System) website. The website serves as a comprehensive information source for their innovative component-tagging and asset management solution.
Exotic is Now a Barksdale Authorized Distributor!
July 1, 2017
We are proud to announce that Exotic Automation & Supply is now an exclusive distributor for Barksdale Control Products. For over 65 years, Barksdale has been a leading provider of
Enerpac’s New Jack-Up Systems
July 1, 2017
Enerpac’s new Jack-Up Systems provide a new solution for lifting, lowering and holding heavy loads. The multi-point hydraulic lifting system uses an incremental stage-lifting principle. The lifting frame of each
Join us at one of our Summer Open Houses!
June 16, 2017
Please join us at one of our branch open houses this summer! Why attend? BBQ, Giveaways & enter to win the grand prize – a Bose speaker valued over $300
Parker Phases Out F12-150 Hydraulic Motors
June 1, 2017
Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Power Division has announced the phase out of the F12-150 product line. The new F12-152 will be it’s replacement and offers smaller overall dimensions, lighter weight, increased
Our New Lansing Location is Now Open!
June 1, 2017
You spoke, we listened! We are proud to announce our Lansing ParkerStore has moved and expanded! Located minutes off of US-127 by I-96, the new store provides you with larger
Try Parker’s New Servo Motor Drawing Tool
May 1, 2017
If you are a current user of Parker servo motors and gearheads or are interested in specifying them for an application, this new tool will produce the drawings you need
24/7 Hose Doctor Services
May 1, 2017
Up-time is everything which is why our 24/7 Hose Doctor service comes to your site to replace hoses on the spot! From Comerica Park to Michigan’s freeways, Exotic’s Hose Doctors
Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply Acquires Indiana Parker Distributor Sidener Engineering
April 3, 2017
The acquisition positions the combined companies for fast-track growth in the fluid power, hydraulic, pneumatic, safety, and automation markets. April 1, 2017 – Farmington Hills, MI and Indianapolis, IN: Exotic