The acquisition positions the combined companies for fast-track growth in the fluid power, hydraulic, pneumatic, safety, and automation markets.

April 1, 2017 – Farmington Hills, MI and Indianapolis, IN: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today they have acquired Sidener Engineering, an Indiana Parker Hannifin distributor. The acquisition joins two well-established, reputable leading fluid power suppliers to offer greater services to Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Sidener Engineering was founded in 1981 and has grown into a full-line, value added distributor for fluid power, pneumatic & engineered safety products. Sidener Engineering also specializes in unique safety products for the foundry industry.

Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of Parker’s largest distributors in the United States. As one of only a handful of Parker distributors authorized as a Center of Excellence for hydraulic, fluid connector, pneumatic and electromechanical products, Exotic has earned the reputation of being a supplier of choice to many diversified markets in Michigan.

“This acquisition expands Exotic’s capabilities, both geographically and technically, which will allow us to further expand our footprint in the United States.” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Exotic Automation & Supply said. “One of our first initiatives will be to assist Sidener in promoting proprietary foundry & safety products throughout the US.”

“This partnership creates an exciting opportunity for our company and customers.” Greg Sidener, President of Sidener Engineering said. “Partnering with Exotic increases our capabilities through expanded marketing, sales, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. I see tremendous growth offered by the joining of our two companies.”

“We are very happy to welcome Greg Sidener and the Sidener team to the Exotic family and we look forward to substantial growth in the future.” Tom Marino, President of Exotic Automation & Supply said.

About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply’s headquarters is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company maintains full service centers throughout Michigan with locations in Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Jackson, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Ann Arbor, as well as at the main Farmington Hills complex.

About Sidener Engineering: Sidener Engineering’s headquarters is located in Noblesville, Indiana with service centers located in Evansville, Fort Wayne, South Bend and Louisville, KY.

Exotic’s Alternative Fuels Product Group to feature solutions for CNG / LPG dispensing and on-board systems.

Farmington Hills, MI – March 1, 2017: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today it will be showcasing its alternative fuel products at the 2017 Work Truck Show March 14-17, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company’s exhibit will be at booth #5568 in the Green Fuels Pavilion section, which is dedicated to advanced vehicle technologies and fuels.

The Exposition is North America’s largest work truck event and gives attendees the opportunity to see the latest vocational truck and equipment displays, meet with current and prospective suppliers, find solutions to critical technical questions, interact with thousands of peers and gain insight into recent industry and market trends.

2017 marks the 5th consecutive year the company has exhibited at the Work Truck Show. Exotic will showcase their Alternative Fuel Products Group, which consists of CSA certified Parker Hannifin CNG & LPG hoses & fittings, nozzels, receptacles, check valves, coalescers, filters, lock-off valves and custom molded rubber products and more.

“We welcome Fleet Managers who are attending the show to stop by our booth and learn how Exotic can support their fleet from the original equipment conversion to regular, routine maintenance. Our Alternative Fuel Products Group serves as a single-source solution for the highest quality products used in CNG and LPG vehicle platforms.” Henry Testa, Group Sales Director said.

In conjunction with the show, Exotic will be holding a press conference to announce Parker Hannifin’s new flexible fuel hose for natural gas vehicles. “We are committed to serving this industry with the most innovative, state-of-the-art natural gas conversion equipment. Parker’s new flexible fuel hose is a great addition of our product line-up and offers greater safety and reliability.” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales & Marketing said. The press conference is slated for Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at 12:35pm in Room 243.

For complimentary passes to the show, courtesy of Exotic Automation & Supply, please email [email protected]

About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply’s headquarters is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company maintains full service centers throughout Michigan with locations in Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Jackson, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Ann Arbor, as well as at the main Farmington Hills complex. The company employs approximately 150 people and saw sales exceeding $65 million in 2016.

Exotic’s Alternative Fuels Product Group announces new way for fleet owners & operators to conveniently purchase Alternative Fuel maintenance products.

Farmington Hills, MI (PRWEB) February 28, 2017: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announces the launch of http://www.cng.exoticautomation.com, an ecommerce website designed to provide fleet operators with a convenient way to purchase genuine OEM replacement CNG, LPG & LNG maintenance products.

The new website provides owners of fleets ranging from 1 to 100,000 vehicles with direct access to high performance products for their vehicle maintenance needs. Exotic Automation provides customers with free shipping, extensive stock, best-in-class service and genuine high-quality Parker Hannifin OEM products.

“Proper filtration is key to maximizing your compressed natural gas or liquefied propane conversion investment. It is recommended changing replacement filters with every oil change to prevent harm to the engine,” said Henry Testa, Sales Director.

Parker Hannifin Replacement Filter Elements for FFC112 & FFC113 housings, Disposable LPG filters and Fleetguard spin-on filters are offered on the website today, and additional products will be available soon. The website also provides technical resources for fleet owners, including data sheets and instructional manuals for regular vehicle maintenance.

“The launch of our ecommerce store is the next step for Exotic Automation to support the rapidly growing Alternative Fuels Market. We are proud to be relied upon by so many large fleet converters & fleet owners in this Industry,” said Steve Orlando, Vice President of Exotic Automation & Supply.

In addition, Exotic Automation provides CSA certified CNG high & low pressure hose assemblies, LPG hose assemblies, o-ring face seal fittings, receptacles, ball valves, check valves, filtration solutions, high & low pressure solenoid valves, custom bent tube assemblies, isolator tank rubber, custom molded products and more.

The launch of this website supports the company’s vision of being a one-source provider for all Alternative Fuel component needs.

About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply’s headquarters is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company maintains full service centers throughout Michigan with locations in Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Jackson, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, as well as at the main Farmington Hills complex. The company employs approximately 150 people and saw sales exceeding $60 million in 2014.

Farmington Hills – October 13, 2014 – Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading Michigan-based manufacturer and distributor of automation systems, material handling solutions and components, is opening its latest Parker Store retail location in Ann, Arbor, MI.

Located off I-94 near State Street, the facility is Exotic’s second major expansion in Metropolitan Detroit in less than a year. The Ann Arbor Parker Store will offer hoses, couplings, and fittings for hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial and mobile applications—with a special emphasis on the needs of the region’s unique science, technology, and engineering-based companies.

“The robust growth of Exotic’s customers in Washtenaw, Livingston, and Wayne counties played an important role in the decision to expand to Ann Arbor. For over 50 years we’ve been a valuable resource to customers in a diverse mix of industries from automotive manufacturing to semiconductors. That longevity enables us to provide an extensive inventory, specialized services and real-world experience,” said Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

The area’s growing position as a center for research and development has generated demand for some of Exotic’s more specialized product offerings, including Parker’s chemical and laboratory tubing.

“We picked Ann Arbor because it presents an opportunity for us to provide a more specialized mix of products and services to our customers,” said Tom Marino, President of Exotic Automation & Supply.

“Add in the area’s top-notch colleges and universities plus the recent, robust growth of our customers in Washtenaw, Livingston, and Wayne counties, it was a clear win-win for us—and our customers,” Mr. Marino said.

In addition to on-site tube bending and flaring, the company is also among the few who are able to offer both certified CNG and LPG vehicle conversion solutions along with a 24-hour mobile hose installation and emergency repair service, the Hose Doctor.

“We’re proud to bring our Hose Doctor capabilities to the Ann Arbor location. It means customers will have emergency back-up for those unexpected incidents. The result is we’re offering around-the-clock service and support for customers throughout Washtenaw, Livingston and Wayne counties,” Orlando said.

The Ann Arbor Parker Store is located at 3934 Varsity Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 and can be contacted at 734-794-2460. For a full list of all of Exotic’s Parker Stores in Michigan, click here.

About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply’s headquarters is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company maintains full service centers throughout Michigan with locations in Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Jackson, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township as well as at the main Farmington Hills complex. The company employs approximately 150 people and saw sales exceeding $60 million in 2014.