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!
Enerpac Hydraulic Gantries are a safe, efficient way to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit and permanent overhead structures for job cranes are not an option. When used with rail systems, hydraulic gantries also provide a means for moving and placing heavy loads. Hydraulic gantries are a cost effective solution for many lifting and rigging applications.
NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of the art technology to provide excellent accuracy and reliability and accommodate nearly every application. NOSHOK’s industry-proven dial indicating gauges include dry and liquid filled, high and low pressure, process, and precision test gauges available with a variety of corrosion-resistant case type, lenses, connections and scale options.
The Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) is an economical workhorse that features a cast iron housing and tapered cone bearings on the output shaft, giving it a robust torque rating and long service life. It is perfect for light-to-medium duty applications where dependability is important.
Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Systems Division has released a significantly enhanced configuration experience for the Parker D1VW directional control valve series on Parker.com. The updated D1VW Configurator now provides:
- Complete and up-to-date D1VW coverage with expanded options and variants
- Improved logic and guidance to help select the right valve for each application
- Accurate, orderable part numbers with validated option combinations
What does the future hold for compressed air technology? The compressed air industry is expected to grow at a 4.47% combined annual growth rate through 2032 as a result of rising investments in energy-efficient production lines, rapid energy infrastructure build-outs and stricter contamination standards. In this article, Kaishan covers several key air compressor trends that expected to rise in 2026 and beyond.
You’re Invited! Join us at our upcoming open houses for product demos, giveaways, catered lunch and your chance to win an Ooni Pizza Oven!
Muskegon, MI (West MI Rubber) – Register Today
Thursday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Catered lunch from Dr. Rolf’s BBQ
Taylor, MI – Register Today
Thursday, June 4th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Catered lunch from Famous Dave’s
Freeland, MI – Register Today
Thursday, June 18th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Catered lunch from Qdoba
Exotic Automation & Supply to Exhibit at the 2018 Metalcasting Congress
March 13, 2018
Exotic’s unique safety solution offering, including hydraulic safety valves and de-coring hammers will be on display. March 13th, 2018 – Farmington Hills, MI – Exotic Automation & Supply, a
Parker’s New QuickFit Oil Change System
February 20, 2018
Parker’s newest product is revolutionizing oil changes by creating a standard 3-step oil change process. Now engine and machine oil changes are faster, cleaner and safer! Learn more here.
Lincoln CentroMatic Lubrication Systems
February 20, 2018
Single-line parallel automatic lubrication systems for grease and oil. Lincoln Centro-Matic Lubrication Systems can service one machine, different zones on machines, or even several separate machines. Regardless of the application,
Sidener Engineering Opens ParkerStore in Noblesville Indiana
January 24, 2018
Full service retail location to offer custom hoses assemblies, couplings, and fittings for hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial and mobile applications – The first in Hamilton County. Noblesville, IN – January 24th,
Parker Hannifin mPR Series High Precision Rotary Stage
January 23, 2018
Parker Hannifin’s Miniature Precision Rotary (mPR) stage is designed to meet the needs of OEMs and machine builders seeking very high precision in a compact direct drive product. High angular resolution
New Enerpac Low-Height Skidding System
January 23, 2018
Enerpac’s new Low-Height Skidding System is a modular system that can jack and slide heavy loads over a pre-constructed track. The system is comprised of a series of skid beams
Lincoln and SKF Automatic Lube Systems
January 23, 2018
Manual lubrication typically produces inconsistent lubrication which leads to wasted lubricant and allows contaminants to enter the bearing – producing premature wear. Consistent lubrication (small, precise amounts applied frequently) extends
Parker 09 Series Motor Product Obsolescence
January 22, 2018
Parker streamlined their product offering and discontinued the 09 Series Hydraulic Motor. These products include the following prefixes: 09A-, 09S-,09SP-. Contact us for alternative product solutions.
Exotic Automation Appointed Distributor for SKF & Lincoln Lubrication Products
January 4, 2018
The new partnership will expand Exotic Automation & Supply’s lubrication product offering. December 12, 2017 – Farmington Hills, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading manufacturer and distributor of automation
Exotic is now an SKF / Lincoln Distributor!
January 4, 2018
Have you heard? Exotic Automation & Supply is now an authorized distributor for SKF and Lincoln lubrication products. The SKF name is widely-known for providing the most complete portfolio of
Parker Transair Advanced Pipe Solutions
January 4, 2018
Fast, flexible, and easily modified, Transair is the ideal aluminum pipe system for compressed air, vacuum, and inert gas applications. Durable and corrosion-resistant, Transair’s lightweight construction outperforms traditional piping systems.
Parker Adds 187 Hose to the GlobalCore Family
January 4, 2018
Parker’s Hose Products Division announced the launch of 187 hose to the GlobalCore family. The 187 Hose provides 1,000 psi constant working pressure, is available in sizes -16 through -48