Did you know Kaishan has launched a low-pressure rotary screw compressor? The KRSL Low-Pressure Rotary Screw Air Compressor is ready to be plugged into any system or operate independently. End users can expect improved efficiency, consistent airflow, reduced noise levels, a smaller footprint and a lower total cost of ownership throughout its lifespan.
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In this article from Parker, you will learn valuable insights that will help you identify and understand your dust collection problems and their impact on your entire process. From a single baghouse to the whole emissions control system, find problem areas and determine what corrective actions will improve your system. Click here to read.
The fastest way to find the right shock absorber! Check out the ACE Controls Online Shock Calculation Tool to easily calculate the the right shock absorber for your application.
SKF is well known for providing the most complete portfolio of lubrication management systems on the market. Exotic Automation & Supply offers SKF & Lincoln lubrication systems for oil & grease, with solutions ranging from centralized manual systems to fully automatic systems designed to your application and needs.
Exotic Automation & Supply is coming to Lebanon, March 2024!
The Lebanon ParkerStore marks Exotic’s 18th location and will provide custom hose assemblies made on the spot, the hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication & filtration products you need in-stock and a knowledgeable & helpful staff. We can’t wait to see you!
Why the Lebanon ParkerStore?
• Full Parker Hannifin Retail Store
• Custom Hose Assemblies Made While you Wait
• Dedicated Inventory
• Local Customer Service and Delivery
• Support from Dedicated Account Managers
• Wide Variety of Product Lines

Enerpac’s extensive line of hydraulic, electric and manual cutters provide a quick and safe solution when you need to cut through heavy duty bar, chain, cable, nuts, etc. Designed and built to handle industrial-grade materials on a daily basis, Enerpac tools provide a safer, simpler and more productive workflow.
No machining required! 80/20’s new 15 & 40 Series T-Matic Connectors allow for infinite positioning along the T-Slot Profile. Installation is easy, just slide into the end of the profile or install on captivated profiles with Roll-in T-nut.
Kaishan has developed several calculator tools designed to help you consider the right factors when selecting an air compressor. These calculators take into account the exact variables we use when evaluating your application.
- Air receiving vessel sizing
- Condensate in compressed air
- Leak estimator
- Oil carryover estimator
- Power cost comparison
- Pressure drop
- Unit conversion
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From prototype to production, Exotic Automation & Supply specializes in producing high quality bent tube assemblies in steel, stainless steel and copper.
Available in sizes ranging from 1/4” to 8” in diameter with customized tube threading & end configurations, Exotic produces tubes to your exact specifications. 24/7 on-site service available! Contact us at (844) FIX-HOSE.
Exotic Automation & Supply was honored to receive 9 Parker distributor performance awards this year recognizing our Freeland, New Hudson, Noblesville & Grand Rapids branches for excellence in Fluid Connector, Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Thank you Parker for your recognition and continued support!
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:

Exotic added serval new key vendors in 2023 to expand our capabilities and better service you including:
- 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.

NOSHOK Pressure Gauges
April 14, 2026
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

Parker Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO)
April 14, 2026
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

New Parker D1VW eConfigurator
April 14, 2026
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

5 New Air Compressor Trends to Watch in 2026
April 14, 2026
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

Register Today for Our Upcoming
April 14, 2026
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) –

This Week is ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week
April 14, 2026
Join us this week as we celebrate you, our valued customer at all our ParkerStore locations! Stop by for complementary lunch, free giveaways & every purchase you make enters you to win

DESTACO Electrical Parallel Gripper – eRHD Series
March 18, 2026
DESTACO’s Robohand eRDH Series of electric grippers are designed with state-of-the-art gripper technology. eRDH grippers integrate 4 teachable sensors, speed control, force control, and internal or external grip settings. This

perma FLEX Automatic Lubrication System
March 18, 2026
perma FLEX is a single-point lubrication system that is used in a variety of applications and industries. Ingress protection to IP 68 level guarantees reliable lubrication in extremely dusty and

A Guide to Servo Motors & Drives
March 18, 2026
Many of the products that we use each day rely on automation for production. The machines behind these products are technologically advanced and require multiple electromechanical components to maintain accuracy,

Parker Critical Protection Hose Cover
March 18, 2026
Used in the harshest of applications, Parker’s new Critical Protection (CP) cover offers increased impact damage and abrasion resistance allowing for longer hose life, increase in productivity, and more up

Build Your Idea with 80/20 Framing
March 18, 2026
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing is a construction system you can use to build virtually anything. The aluminum profiles, or bars, can be mixed and matched to create any customized solution or innovation.

ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week
March 18, 2026
Join us as we celebrate you, our valued customer! Don’t miss ParkerStore Appreciation Week, April 13th – 17th at all locations. During this week, stop by for complementary lunch, free
