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NEW HUDSON, Mich.Sept. 1, 2026 — Exotic Automation, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today that it has completed its rebrand from Exotic Automation & Supply to Exotic Automation.

For more than 60 years, customers have trusted Exotic Automation as their fluid power supplier of choice. As the company looks toward the future, it is excited to introduce a refreshed name and modernized logo that reflect its continued growth and commitment to serving its customers. While the company’s look and name have evolved, customers can expect the same trusted products, services and people they have come to rely on.

What to Expect

Customers will begin seeing the new Exotic Automation logo across company communications, including quotes, invoices, packing slips, social media and print materials.

All future correspondence will come from Exotic Automation. Contact information will remain the same. Visit www.exoticautomation.com for more information.

About Exotic Automation: Exotic Automation was founded in 1963 and has grown to become a leading provider of motion & control solutions. The company has retail 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.

Bond Fluidaire & West Michigan Rubber have been a part of the Exotic Automation family since 2022 & 2025, respectively.

NEW HUDSON, Mich.Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exotic Automation, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today they have completed the rebrand of their subsidiaries, Bond Fluidaire & West Michigan Rubber, to Exotic Automation.

Bond Fluidaire was acquired by Exotic in 2022 and has since undergone several key expansions, including an expanded product portfolio, geographic presence and service levels. A new location was opened in Kalamazoo, offering customers custom hose assemblies made on the spot as well as in-stock pneumatic and hydraulic inventory. The company’s two Grand Rapids store locations were both remodeled, offering a wider selection of inventory and product demos. Bond Fluidaire also became a supplier of several new key suppliers, including SKF, DESTACO, Enerpac, Ace Controls and Perma.

West Michigan Rubber was acquired by Exotic in 2025 and underwent a major store remodeling which brought more in-stock products and fluid power capabilities to the Muskegon area. Since the acquisition, the company has significantly increased customer service levels and gained access to Exotic’s pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed air and engineered systems lines.

“The investments made to Bond and West Michigan Rubber have been significant and both companies are stronger than when we acquired them.” Steve Orlando, President said. “The growth experienced over the past few years is just the beginning and gaining the Exotic brand name will allow us to evolve more quickly and surpass expectations for customers.”

All future Bond Fluidaire & West Michigan Rubber correspondences will come from Exotic Automation. Contact information will remain the same. Please visit www.exoticautomation.com for more information.

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 retail 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.

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