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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!


You’re Invited! Customer Appreciation Luncheons are Back!
March 29, 2019
Thank you for your business! It is truly a privilege to be your motion & control supplier of choice! As a thank you, we are hosting BBQ luncheons at each

Parker P31/P32/P33 Global FRLs
March 13, 2019
Parker’s Global Series Compact Combo can be configured as a 2 or 3-piece modular mounted particulate filter, regulator and mist style lubricator, built as one configurable part number. The Global

Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Training Classes!
March 13, 2019
We’ve added new courses to our training & development line-up! Click here to view our calendar of classes. All courses are free and filling up fast, so please register today!

Custom Filter Carts for Your Applications
March 13, 2019
Exotic Automation & Supply’s filter carts provide a convenient portable mode of off-line filtration, flushing & fluid transfer. Custom configurations are also available!

How to Select the Right Pneumatic Flow Control
March 13, 2019
When choosing a flow control valve, material, connection type, size, adjustment type, and configuration should be considered. Click here to take a closer look at the factors that affect valve

ACE Controls Miniature Shock Absorbers
March 12, 2019
Miniature Shock Absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They optimize machines in an equally reliable and effective way by decelerating

Lincoln’s Model 1550 Fuel Transfer Pump
March 12, 2019
Lincoln’s model 1550 fuel transfer pump quickly delivers diesel, kerosene or mineral spirits from both mobile and stationary tanks. Its durable cast-iron housing, long-life, low-friction valves, special seal design, UL-listed

Learn the Basics of Lubrication in our Upcoming Webinar!
February 19, 2019
Moving Parts on your machinery & equipment require proper lubrication to maximize up-time and ensure long life. We will be hosting an Industrial Lubrication Practices Webinar on Thursday, March 28th

Transair Aluminum Pipe Training Hoseted by Parker
February 19, 2019
Transair’s lightweight components and quick-connect interlocking design allow for easy and immediate layout modifications and require no need to thread, solder, or glue pipe. In this course, we will cover

Looking for Information on Parker Products?
February 19, 2019
Don’t forget! All information you can find about Parker products on their website is also easy to find on ours. Click here to find specifications, catalogs, CAD files and more.

SmartCells Anti-Fatigue & Fall Protection Mats
February 19, 2019
SmartCells anti-fatigue mats, runners and custom flooring enables workers to stand comfortably for long periods of time while minimizing the fatigue and pain associated with standing work. Manufactured from durable

Gore® GR Sheet Gasketing
February 19, 2019
Gore GR Sheet Gasketing is designed to outperform both conventional (filled and skived) PTFE and other ePTFE gasketing in steel piping and equipment. It has the chemical resistance of conventional

