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!
Parker ETH Series High-Force Electric Cylinders
June 16, 2025
Parker ETH Series Ballscrew Actuators offer unrivaled power density due to larger screw and bearing designs in smaller packages. They are user-friendly and offered in a diversified range of configurations. Learn more
Parker GlobalCore Hoses & Fittings
June 16, 2025
Parker GlobalCore hoses are versatile – with just seven hoses, four cover options, and two fitting series, GlobalCore hoses can meet the needs of most hydraulic system applications. This simplifies the selection
Compressed Air Solutions from Exotic Air Systems
June 16, 2025
Exotic Air Systems is committed to providing exceptional products, service and support for your air equipment needs! We provide full service air solutions ranging from free on-site assessments to identify key savings
Enerpac XC2-Series Cordless Hydraulic Battery Powered Pumps
May 15, 2025
Weighing as little as 26 lbs, you can take the Enerpac XC2 Cordless Battery Pump with you anywhere! Whether you’re ‘off the grid’ or inside a facility, this game changing pump
Kaishan Compressed Air Webinar Library
May 15, 2025
Kaishan’s webinar library offers trainings in a variety of topics including how to size a compressor system, compressor decision making, compressor proper maintenance & more! Check it out here.
DESTACO Product Sizing Tools
May 15, 2025
DESTACO has developed a set of Product Sizing Tools to help you determine what clamp is the right product for your application. Whether your application requires clamps, grippers or robotic
Remember STAMP to Select the Proper Hose Equipment
May 15, 2025
Before you spec it, STAMP it. In this Parker Reference Guide, learn how the acronym STAMP can help you in selecting the proper hose assembly components and how this can
Register Today for the Motion & Control Summit!
May 15, 2025
Join us for the 2025 Motion & Control Summit & Expo, held June 25th & 26th at our New Hudson Facility. The event will feature a 20+ booth Expo hall, 2-days of training
Recent Upgrades to Our Warehouse
May 15, 2025
Over the past few months, Exotic has been actively upgrading our warehouse to better support you! These upgrades include significantly expanding our warehouse’s storage capabilities by adding new bins and
Register Today for the Motion & Control Summit!
April 10, 2025
Join us for the 2025 Motion & Control Summit & Expo, held June 25th & 26th at our New Hudson Facility. The event will feature a 20+ booth Expo hall, 2-days
Deublin Rotary Unions & Electrical Slip Rings
April 10, 2025
Deublin rotary unions and electrical slip rings are used on a variety of industrial machinery and manufacturing processes. Deublin offers different sealing technologies to handle virtually any combination of media, rotating speed,
Expansion to Parker’s Virtual Engineer
April 10, 2025
Parker Hannifin recently announced the expansion of Virtual Engineer to include valve and manifold system creation and configuration, along with several program updates. The online sizing and selection tool is designed to save valuable