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 giveaways & every purchase you make enters you to win a Solo Stove Fire Pit! We appreciate your business and can’t wait to see you! Find a location here.
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In industrial environments, holding a component in place is rarely as simple as stopping movement. Machines vibrate, loads shift, and operators interact with equipment in ways that introduce constant, variable forces. In these conditions, a rigid locking system can actually work against long-term performance by transferring shock directly into surrounding structures. Elastic locking offers a more practical solution by holding position while still managing the energy created by real-world operation. Learn more here.
The PCH Network Portal offers decentralized Inputs/Outputs and IO-Link master ports opening the door to optimized machine architecture and new levels of configurability, all while connecting to the 5 sizes of H Series ISO valves.
Parker’s I-Force family of linear motors is ideal when you need smooth, precise motion with zero cogging. These motors have a lightweight, ironless design, which means there’s no magnetic pull or drag—making them perfect for cleanrooms, robotics, or applications that require very fine movement.
Key Benefits:
• Smooth, quiet, and accurate motion
• Compact and lightweight design
• Excellent for precision positioning
Is your lubrication strategy up to industry standards? Find out in minutes with the free SKF Quick Lubrication Review (QLR) – a short, web-based self-assessment for technical and maintenance leaders. Benchmark your practices, get instant insights, and receive a personalized report straight to your inbox.
Exotic Air Systems provides full service air solutions ranging from free on-site assessments to identify key savings opportunities, to machine maintenance & repair to ensure maximum uptime. Our 24/7 Technicians ensure your facilities are fully functional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Exotic Air Systems is an authorized distributor for Kaishan, the 3rd largest compressor manufacturer in the world! Kaishan manufactures over 70,000 compressors yearly and offers a variety of compressor options including Rotary Screw Air Compressors, Industrial Vacuum Pumps, Centrifugal Air Compressors, and ORC Power Generators.

Exciting updates to our Muskegon ParkerStore are underway! We’re updating the store’s look while expanding inventory, creating a larger showroom and adding service capabilities. The store is open during construction and we will be celebrating the remodel with an Open House this Spring. We hope to see you there!
Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Count on our ecommerce store for:
- Access to your company’s exclusive pricing – the same pricing / quotes you would receive by contacting us!
- View your account information including order history, tracking information & more.
- Access to more than 20,000+ Parker Hannifin products!
Parker flat-face quick couplings and no drip quick disconnects are designed to minimize spillage and air inclusion when connecting or disconnecting due to their flat face valves. Parker’s FEM series is very resistant to vibrations and mechanical stress, making it ideal for construction, mobile, and transport industries.
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is designed to save valuable time, reduce cost and enhance accuracy while providing a thorough understanding of all product options for your pneumatic applications. Easily configure Parker’s pneumatic solutions, including arc of motion actuators, linear motion actuators, valves, and manifolds all in one spot!
DESTACO has designed its Cobot Tooling Solutions for simplicity and ease of use with off-the-shelf availability via kits that feature all of the end-user selected accessories, along with the hardware and tools needed for installation.
From all of us at Exotic, we wish you joy, peace and happiness during this Holiday season and throughout the new year!
Please note, Exotic will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
Highlights of 2025

Acquired West Michigan Rubber & Supply
West Michigan Rubber & Supply joined the Exotic Automation family! West Michigan Rubber is an authorized Parker Hannifin fluid connector distributor and offers custom made hose assemblies on-the-spot at their Muskegon ParkerStore location. Get directions today!

Hosted the 5th Annual Motion & Control Summit
The 2025 Motion & Control Summit & Expo was held June 25th & 26th at our New Hudson Facility and featured a 25 booth expo hall, 2-days of training & development, food trucks, games and giveaways! Information about next year’s show will be coming soon. We hope to see you there!

Became a Distributor for Parker Chelsea
Exotic became an authorized distributor for Parker Chelsea PTO Products! Parker Chelsea is the market leader in Power Take-Off (PTO) products for the truck and mobile vocational markets and is committed to pioneering cutting-edge solutions for the unique challenges of the PTO industry.

Warehouse Expansion
Exotic’s warehouse was significantly upgraded this year by adding new bins and hydraulic lift stations to our horizontal carousel system. This allows us to increase our storage capabilities and now pick and pull items quicker and more efficient.

New Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program
Exotic launched our Standard Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program, created to provide you with a hydraulic power unit built to your exact specifications –delivered in 2-4 weeks!

Exotic Automation & Supply to Open Parker Store in Shelby Township
July 1, 2014
Full service location to offer hoses, couplings, and fittings for hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial and mobile applications – The first in Macomb County. Farmington Hills, MI – July 1, 2014 –

Exotic Automation & Supply to Exhibit at the 2013 Great Lakes Truck Expo
September 4, 2013
Exotic’s Alternative Fuels Product Group’s CSA certified solutions & Specialty Products Group’s custom rubber & plastics will be featured. Farmington Hills, MI – September 4, 2013 – Exotic Automation and

Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply Celebrates 50th Anniversary
April 15, 2013
“50 Years: Making it in Detroit” theme highlights commitment to region, strength through diversification and innovation. Farmington Hills, MI – April 15, 2013 – Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading

Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply to exhibit at the 2013 Work Truck Show & Green Truck Summit
February 25, 2013
Exotic’s Alternative Fuels Product Group to feature solutions for CNG / LPG dispensing and on-board systems. Farmington Hills, MI – February 26, 2013 – Exotic Automation and Supply’s will showcase

Exotic Automation and Supply Achieves CSA Certification for CNG High Pressure Hoses
December 3, 2012
Farmington Hills, MI (PRWEB) December 2, 2012 – Exotic Automation and Supply’s Alternative Fuels Product Group has successfully completed the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) certification process for manufacturing and assembling
Exotic Automation & Supply Appointed Distributor for ACE Controls and Enertrols Products in Southeast Michigan
August 1, 2012
August 2012 – ACE Controls is pleased to announce the appointment of Exotic Automation & Supply as a distributor for ACE Controls and Enertrols products in southeast Michigan. Founded in

Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply Receives Ford’s 2011 World Excellence Award
June 22, 2012
Exotic’s Motion & Control Group Recognized for Industrial Materials – Fluid Power Farmington Hills, MI – June 22, 2012 – Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading manufacturer and distributor of
