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Meet Mike Dallas, Exotic’s Filtration Product Manager! Filtering out air or fluid contaminates such as dust, viruses, mold and bacteria is more important than ever and Mike works daily to help customers achieve this goal. He ensures proper filtration techniques and products are in use to save money and increase efficiency. Mike has over 36 years of experience in fluid power and enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.
Mike’s Specialties:
- Gas Generators
- Industrial Process Chillers
- Compressed Air Dryers
- Portable Filter Carts
- Dust, Mist & Fume Collectors
- Industrial Spin-On Filters
- On-Engine Fuel Filters
- Fluid Filters
- Coolant Filters
- Air Filters

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!
This season and always, we are thankful for you and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, Exotic will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th. Have a safe & happy Holiday!
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.

Parker SensoNODE Advanced Condition Monitoring
With Parker’s SensoNODE Condition Monitoring Solutions, you can remotely monitor equipment and processes in injection molding, metal forming, power generation, mobile transportation and more. Reduce downtime Identify issues before they

Taylor is the ParkerStore of the Month
Taylor is the September ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Taylor ParkerStore in the month of September will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift

New Enerpac Trolley Systems
Enerpac’s new ETR-Series Trolley System is comprised of electrically driven trolleys which can carry heavy loads horizontally along a fixed, guided track system. With a 50-ton (500kN) and 100-ton (1000kN)

Parker 3-Stage Stainless Steel Filters for Food Applications
Three stages of filtration, located as close to the point where air directly or indirectly contacts the food, is the best line of defense against microbial contamination of food in

Considerations When Selecting Pneumatic Quick Couplings
Pneumatic couplings are not universal connections for every pneumatic application. Each application has its own specifications and requirements to ensure perfect operation. Click here to learn the top 3 things

Energy Absorbing Rubber In-Stock!
Energy Absorbing Rubber helps to absorb energy caused by noise, vibration, thermal or shock. Exotic stocks 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ sheet material options. Contact us today to learn more!

New Hudson is the Store of the Month!
New Hudson is the August Store of the Month! All purchases you make at our New Hudson Store in the month of August will enter you to win a $100

Celebrate 60 Years with Us!
We’re excited to welcome you to our New Hudson Headquarters for our 60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House! The open house will feature a 20+ vendor exhibit floorplan, catered lunch

Condition Monitoring Helps Metal Formers Drive Productivity
Metal formers and fabricators face consistent challenges to meeting production schedules and quality requirements, among them increased customer demands, supply-chain difficulties, competitive intelligence, increased costs and staff shortages. In this

Custom Polyurethane Parts from Exotic!
Did you know? Exotic manufacturers Custom Polyurethane Products for best-in-class durability and performance. Our Solid Cast Polyurethane (PU) manufacturing process is widely preferred as the material of choice in applications

Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves
Since 2006, Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves have incorporated the latest technologies and leveraged the latest safety standards to help machines run safer with increased productivity. The valves offer redundant,

OMLER Decoring Hammers
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.