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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
Thanks for Attending Our Summer Open Houses!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville and St. Joseph locations! We had a great time seeing you! Our next
Exotic Automation & Supply Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, is proud to announce that effective July 1, 2023 three new members have joined their Board of Directors. These three individuals
What is a Rotary Union?
Rotary Unions, also called rotary joints, transfer fluid from a stationary supply into rotating machinery, such as a spinning drum heated by oil or chilled by water. Rotary unions allow the
New Enerpac Toolbox Sets for MRO
Enerpac recently introduced four new toolbox sets designed for technicians working on industrial maintenance, repair and operations projects. Each set includes premium and reliable Enerpac tools carefully selected to suit
80/20 Helpful Resources
With 80/20 you have a lot of options when it comes to planning, designing and building your project. 80/20 University provides resources, videos and tutorials online to answer questions and assist
New Parker Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump & Motors
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power System (HPS) recently introduced the new F10 Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump and Motor Series. The F10 has the same spherical piston design as the well-known
Meet Our Retail Manager, James Allison
Meet our Retail Manager, James Allison! James has been with Exotic for over 9 years and in his most recent role he oversees our 17 ParkerStore locations to ensure they are delivering outstanding customer
SKF Single-Line Lubrication Systems
Regardless of the application, the principle of single-line lubrication remains the same: a central pump station automatically delivers lubricant through a single supply line to the lubrication metering device. Each
Learn How to Install & Operate Swivel Fittings
Swivel fittings are designed to eliminate hose twist and torque that may contribute to premature hose failure. In this video, Parker Hannifin showcases how to choose the correct swivel for your
Download the Parker Fitting Finder App
The Parker FittingFinder app helps you easily locate the part number for the fitting you need at your fingertips! Now including competitive interchange, simply enter any part number, and let
Traverse City Open House
Thank you to all who attended our Traverse City Open House. It was a great event with over 200 attendees! If you were not able to attend, we hope to
Meet Brian Benson, Warehouse Manager
Meet our Warehouse Manager, Brian Benson! Brian focuses daily on ensuring our shipping & logistics operations are best-in-class. He has implemented many processes and procedures to increase efficiency during his