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Scott has a strong background in Operational Excellence as he spent the last 36 years at McNaughton-McKay Electric completing his career as Executive Vice President of Operations and IT. Over the past year, Scott has worked with our warehouse leadership team to make improvements in operations including the processing of orders. He has also worked with our Customer Service department to identify automation tools that will allow our representatives to spend more time training and assisting customers with their needs.
In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, children and 2 grandchildren along with playing golf, racquetball and pickleball.
Exotic is hosting ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week, April 29th – May 3rd. Starting today, stop by any of our stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch off our ParkerStore Lottery Ticket for your chance to win one of many prizes! We hope to see you there! Click here for a full list of our locations.
Scratch Off Your Lottery Ticket To Win!
- YETI 14oz Stackable Mug
- Carhartt Leather Work Gloves
- Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
- Carhartt Canvas Mesh Back Cap
- Cuisinart Grill Set
- Carhartt 4 Can Lunch Cooler
- Callaway 4-in-1 Blade Divot Repair Tool
Aggressive media valves are inert solenoid valves that handle corrosive or abrasive liquids and gases. They must be compatible to withstand the harsh nature of different media repeatedly for long periods, while functioning efficiently and operating safely in hostile environments. In this article from Humphrey, learn about the key features of aggressive media valves, benefits and which materials they can control.
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Check it out today to easily size and select the correct type of pneumatic and electric linear actuator, ball screw rodless actuators, belt driven actuators and other electromechanical products to suit your application.
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at booth #2909 at this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference held May 6th – May 8th in Columbus, OH. Interested in attending? Email us for a FREE Expo hall pass. On display will be our wide selection of Hydraulic Safety Valves. We hope to see you there!
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is Almost Here!
Join us Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd at any of our ParkerStores for Customer Appreciation Week! Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and scratch off our ParkerStore Lottery Ticket for a chance to win one of many prizes. We hope to see you there! Click here for a full list of our locations.
1 in 2 Tickets Will Win:
- YETI 14oz Stackable Mug
- Carhartt Leather Work Glove
- Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
- Carhartt Canvas Mesh Back Cap
- Cuisinart Grill Set
- Carhartt 4 Can Lunch Cooler
- Callaway 4-in-1 Blade Divot Repair Tool
Meet our talented Engineering Team! Each day Exotic’s Engineering Team designs, builds, tests & delivers custom engineered systems. They provide industrial fluid power solutions for everything from large complex manufacturing centers to small, portable units. From hydraulic power units to hydraulic / pneumatic manifolds and filtration skids, Exotic’s Engineering team is here to help you every step of the way with your engineered system needs.
Common Projects:
- Hydraulic Power Units
- Lubrication Systems
- Hydraulic /Pneumatic Manifold Assemblies
- Pneumatic Panels
- Filtration Skids
- Oil Transfer Systems
Did You Know? Exotic’s World’s Largest Power Unit, built by our engineering team, won the Michigan Manufacturer’s Association 2021 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” award! The massive hydraulic power unit is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2,700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 18,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only hydraulic system in the world of its size!
Enerpac’s new SC-Series Cordless Battery Pump is compact, lightweight, and precise. It gives hydraulic tool users the power to do more in confined areas and is free from extension cords, air hoses, and actuating manual pumps.
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application. Exotic is Omler’s exclusive US distributor and offers in-stock inventory as well as repair services and application assistance.
What Makes OMLER Hammers Unique?
- Patented Technology
- Lightweight
- Low Friction
- Protected Sensor
- Variable Frequency Control
- Available Frequency Monitoring
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.
We are excited to announce this year’s upcoming event schedule! Our ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is back at all locations in April and will feature lunch & giveaways all week long! The 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo will be held in June and will feature a 20-booth expo hall, 2-days of free training & development, food trucks, giveaways and more. We hope to see you there!
Register Today!
• Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd: ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week! It’s back at all locations! Stop by for lunch & giveaways all week long!
• Thursday, May 9th: Lebanon, IN Open House
• Thursday, May 23rd: Kalamazoo, MI Open House
• Thursday, June 13th & Friday, June 14th: 2024 Annual Motion & Control Summit & Expo Held at our New Hudson Facility, featuring a 20-booth expo hall, 2-days of educational trainings, food trucks, prizes & more!
• Thursday, July 18th: Livonia, MI Open House
• Thursday, August 1st: Shelby Township, MI Open House
Parker Electromechanical Virtual Engineer
Parker Hannifin’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time with three easy steps: Enter application details using the intuitive interface Size
The Importance of Reinforcement in Hydraulic Hoses
Selecting the proper hose for a hydraulic assembly is critical to ensure that it meets the requirements for that specific application. One of the first steps in selecting the proper
GORE® 100% ePTFE Sealing Cord
Versatile and easy-to-install, GORE® 100% ePTFE sealing cord is a cost-effective solution for large steel flanges in general-use applications. Joint Sealant, the first form-in-place gasket, was invented by Gore more
Featured in Lyon Today Magazine
Motion Control Parts Supplier Brings Jobs to Lyon Township By Diane Gale Andreassi Construction of a $13 million building in Lyon Township began October 15 and is expected to bring
Sidener Engineering Authorized as Full-Line Parker Hannifin Pneumatic Distributor
The new agreement authorizes Sidener to distribute all Pneumatic products, including actuators, valves, cylinders and air-prep products. November 13, 2018 – Noblesville, IN – Sidener Engineering, a division of Exotic
ACE Profile Dampers Protect Motion Systems
For motion systems, crashes can be catastrophic – causing anything from inconvenient repairs to costly system downtime. One company, however has successfully found a way to minimize the dangers of
Destaco Introduces Tolerance Compensation Clamp Series
Destaco’s new TCC Series adds greater flexibility by offering tolerance compensation, allowing the clamp to self-adjust within three degrees of clamp arm moving without the need to use shims. The
Parker Hose Products Division Training Videos
Parker Hannifin Hose Division has launched a series of videos to help you better understand Parker GlobalCore, Parkrimp Crimping System, basic elements of hoses and more. Check them out here.
Don’t Forget to Register for Free Training Classes!
Don’t forget to register now for 4th quarter training & development classes! Training is free and offered every Thursday from 1:00-2:30pm. Click here to view the course syllabus and register
Exotic Automation & Supply to Exhibit at the 2018 Die Casting Congress & Exposition
Exotic’s solutions for die casting, including sand de-coring hammers, hydraulic safety valves, safety light curtains and safety mats will be showcased. October 2nd, 2018 – Farmington Hills, MI – Exotic
Register for Free Training & Development Classes
Registration for our 4th quarter training & development courses is now open! Training is free and offered every Thursday from 1:00-2:30pm. Space is limited so please register today by emailing
New! 24/7 Mobile Aluminum Pipe Installation Van
Exotic Automation & Supply is proud to launch a new mobile service vehicle to our Retail / Service Team. The new 24/7 Transair Aluminum Pipe Installation Truck comes to your