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West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support, quality product solutions and outstanding service levels. This will only be maximized with the additional level of support and resources added by welcoming West Michigan Rubber to the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
West Michigan Rubber & Supply Co. was founded in 1955 as an industrial supplier of hose & rubber products. The Muskegon-based company is an authorized Parker Hannifin fluid connector distributor and offers custom made hose assemblies on-the-spot at their retail ParkerStore location.
The joining of West Michigan Rubber with Exotic Automation & Supply, effective December 1st, 2025, will result in a network of 19 retail store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana, enhanced service levels, an expanded product offering and more to maximize our support to you!
Select the correct air pollution control system! Almost every industrial process generates airborne particulate in the form of dry particles, fumes, vapors or mists. These contaminates can lead to an unsafe work environment if not properly controlled. In Parker’s interactive map, click on each of the equipment options shown throughout the interactive facility floor plan to find Parker’s solutions for industrial dust collection and mist collection applications.
Parker Hannifin offers a wide range of Electromechanical solutions designed to fit your applications. Whether your project demands miniature precision for groundbreaking technologies or large-scale functionality such as overhead gantries for the factory floor, Parker Electromechanical components are designed for simple, fast, and easy integration!
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 2:00 – 3:00pm for a webinar hosted by Kaishan!
This webinar explores how VFDs can enhance energy savings in compressed air systems. It also address key challenges such as pressure control, system stability, and maintenance costs, offering practical insights drawn from extensive experience with mechanical contractors, equipment reps, and utilities. This session simplifies complex concepts into clear, actionable advice. It will spotlight benefits and pitfalls, including strategies for managing multiple VFDs and minimizing unexpected expenses. Learn more and register here.
What happens when reliable industrial motion control is combined with the simple operation and reconfigurability of a linear actuator? A unit that gives your application a new type of quality with every movement – fast & energy-saving, fully automatic, precise and powerful! Learn more here.
We are happy to announce West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support, quality product solutions and outstanding service levels. This will only be maximized with the additional level of support and resources added by welcoming West Michigan Rubber to the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
West Michigan Rubber & Supply Co. was founded in 1955 as an industrial supplier of hose & rubber products. The Muskegon-based company is an authorized Parker Hannifin fluid connector distributor and offers custom made hose assemblies on-the-spot at their retail ParkerStore location.
The joining of West Michigan Rubber with Exotic Automation & Supply, effective December 1st, 2025, will result in a network of 19 retail store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana, enhanced service levels, an expanded product offering and more to maximize our support to you!

Pictured above from left to right:
Tom Marino, CEO of Exotic Automation & Supply, Jake Veltman, Co-Owner of West Michigan Rubber and Joe Veltman, Co-Owner of West Michigan Rubber
DESTACO has developed a set of Product Sizing Tools to help you determine the right product for your application. By answering a series of questions, the Product Sizing Tool will narrow DESTACO’s offering of products down to the top results of the right series and sized product.
To provide clean, dry, oil-free compressed air there are ten primary contaminants that must be treated. Access Parker Hannifin’s Food and Beverage Interactive to watch the compressed air contamination and its sources video, learn about all 10 contaminants and explore featured applications.
Exotic Air Systems works with virtually all industries to service and install new rotary screw air compressors. Kaishan offers a variety of air compressors for industrial and commercial use. Their Rotary Screw Air Compressor models are relied upon for their efficiency, safety & stability and low operation costs. Learn more here.
Exotic offers the complete range of Parker Parkrimp crimping machines, allowing users to efficiently create factory-quality hose assemblies at their facility. The system includes Parkalign for precise fitting alignment, a bottom-loading design for easy hose handling, color-coded dies for quick identification, and durable construction for long-lasting performance. Learn more here.
Did you know? In-stock orders received by 4:00pm EST ship same day!
Our warehouse is stocked with over $25M in inventory to support you! This is just one of our commitments to ensure you receive the products you need as quickly as possible.
Contact us today to learn more!


No Machining Required with 80/20 T-Matic Connectors
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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

Kaishan Compressor Calculator Tools
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Bent Tube from Prototype to High Production
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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”

Parker Distributor Achievement Awards!
January 17, 2024
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

Exotic Automation & Supply Appoints Tommy Marino to Vice President of Sales
January 9, 2024
January 9th, 2024 – New Hudson, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today they have appointed Tommy Marino as the company’s Vice President of Sales,

Exotic Automation & Supply Welcomes Mike O’Hara to the Company’s Board of Directors
January 4, 2024
January 4th, 2024: New Hudson, MI – Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike O’Hara to the company’s Board of

Happy Holidays From All of us at Exotic!
December 12, 2023
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,

Product Spotlight: Techman TM5-700
November 15, 2023
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

Discover the Hidden Dangers of Neglected Filter Elements
November 15, 2023
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 & Beverage Hoses
November 15, 2023
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,

Parker Hose & Fitting How-To Guides
November 15, 2023
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.

Kaishan KRSD SIngle Stage Direct Drive Compressors
November 15, 2023
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

