From all of us at Exotic, we wish you joy, peace and happiness during this Holiday season and throughout the new year! Happy Holidays!

Please Note Our Holiday Schedule:

Monday, December 25th, 2023
All locations are closed.

Tuesday, December 26th, 2023
New Hudson, Grand Rapids (36th Street) & Noblesville Branches are open from 8am-5pm. All other locations are closed.

Monday, January 1st, 2024
All locations are closed.

Industrial Air Handling Services:

Throughout 2023, we expanded our Air Handling Solutions offering to include over 20 new product lines and cover all compressed air needs. Our service department is growing rapidly to support you and now consists of 10 service team members & 5 operations support staff.

Exotic can install full compressed air, inert gas, chiller and vacuum systems including all equipment and piping. Contact us today for more information!

3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit:

In March, Exotic hosted the 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit. This year’s summit was the first to be offered both virtually & in-person. Thank you to all who attended. We are proud to announce that 2024’s conference will feature 2-days of training & an on-site trade show located at our New Hudson headquarters! Stay tuned for details & updates.

Branch Remodels & Expanded Capabilities:

Our ParkerStores in Traverse City, St. Joseph, Grand Rapids (36th Street) and Noblesville were remodeled and expanded to offer more inventory and access to additional product lines.

New Product Line Offerings:

• 80/20 – Manufacturers t-slot aluminum profiles that can be connected to create custom solutions
• Kaishan Air Compressors – The 3rd largest compressor manufacturer in the world supplying many solutions including rotary screw air compressors ranging from 5-600 horsepower.
• Sauer Compressors – Known for their high pressure air & gas compressors
• HyperCyl – Hydra-pneumatic cylinders offered in a wide variety of designs and performance specifications

Summer Open Houses:

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville, St. Joseph & Grand Rapids locations! We had a great time seeing you and look forward to inviting you to more open houses next year!

Techman’s TM5-700 is the company’s most compact cobot that can be easily integrated into any production line. The TM5-700’s built-in-vision and ability to interpret visual data into command prompts is one of its top features and makes it a game-changer for accurately when performing tasks in dynamic changing workspaces.

In this whitepaper, learn why regular element changes are crucial to optimal performance, as well as myths about DP gauges, indicators and monitors, FAQs and more.

Parker PURE food grade hoses enable a clean and safe transfer of a wide range of foods, beverages and sanitary materials. Parker’s comprehensive range of constructions offer multiple colors, pressures, sizes and temperature capabilities and meet government and industry standards. Learn more here.

Parker has published several helpful tips, conversion charts and technical manuals to help with everything from metric and BSP fitting identification to hose assembly basics. Click here to view.

The Kaishan KRSD Single-Stage Direct Drive Compressor Line utilizes rotary air compressor technology to deliver a constant stream of compressed air where and when you need it most. This air compressor type uses helical screws in a continuous motion to reduce the volume and maximize the pressure of incoming air.

This season and always, we are thankful for you and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, Exotic will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th. Have a safe Holiday!

Exotic Automation & Supply is now a distributor for HyperCyl! HyperCyl is know for their line of Hydra-pneumatic cylinders, which combine the power of a hydraulic cylinder with the speed and precision of a pneumatic cylinder. They offer a wide range of designs and performances to suit the needs of different assembly & forming applications.

A pressure gauge is an essential component of any process system as it provides a vital indication of the system’s pressure, which is necessary for safe and efficient operation. Click here to learn how to choose the right pressure gauge for your application, by considering factors such as the pressure range, accuracy requirements, and gauge size.

Parker recently expanded their P33 Exhaust Valve offering to include an optional threaded exhaust flange. The threaded opening allows the exhaust to be piped away with rigid piping for applications which would like to eliminate the exhaust air from the atmosphere.