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We’ve increased our inventory to ensure we have what you need when you need it! Our warehouses are stocked with over $20M in inventory and all in-stock orders received by 4:00pm EST are shipped same day! Stop by one of our ParkerStores or contact us for assistance.
When large systems need a reliable safety stop, the right protection matters. EB63–EB160 Safety Shock Absorbers from ACE Controls are designed to absorb extreme energy during emergency stop situations, helping protect cranes, gantry systems, conveyors and heavy automation equipment from costly damage.
Join Kaishan for a webinar on Thursday, May 28th at 11:00am where they will break down how to evaluate compressed air systems based on application-level risk, not assumptions.
Using real-world examples across industries, Kaishan will show how leading plants structure their systems to balance performance, reliability and total cost of ownership. You’ll leave with a practical framework to identify where you’re overspending, where you may be exposed and how to make more confident decisions moving forward. Register here!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Offline Filtration System enhances fluid quality and boosts equipment longevity. Custom-built to meet specific needs, it offers continuous, independent filtration, minimizing downtime and maintenance while ensuring reliable performance with high-quality components.
May 5th, 2026: New Hudson, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today the completion of the remodel of their Muskegon (West Michigan Rubber) location. The store remodel began in December 2025 after West Michigan Rubber was acquired by Exotic Automation with a goal to increase the store’s inventory selection and offerings to customers.
“The remodel of our Muskegon ParkerStore marks a huge accomplishment and investment to support our West Michigan customer base.” Tommy Marino, Vice President of Sales said. “Our team has worked hard over the past few months redesigning the layout of the store while adding inventory, creating product demos and training our team on the new product lines that were brought on with the acquisition.”
The expanded product offerings resulting from the acquisition include a wide range of brands, including Parker Hannifin pneumatic, hydraulic, filtration and electromechanical products, as well as ACE Controls, SKF, Perma, Enerpac, Dixon, NOSHOK, and Exotic Air Systems. The expanded products along with increased inventory position the Muskegon store as a leading industrial supplier to West Michigan’s growing manufacturing sector.
“Our remodeled Muskegon location offers an unmatched level of support for customers.” Steve Orlando, President said. “With our nineteen store locations and dedicated account and product sales team, we are fully equipped to meet all customer needs, whether a custom hydraulic power unit, compressor, or hose assembly.”
The Muskegon ParkerStore is located at 767 W Hackley Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
To celebrate the remodeling, the company will host an open house on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The event will feature catered lunch from Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, product demonstrations, giveaways and grand prizes. Customers are encouraged to RSVP on the company’s website.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become a leading provider of motion & control solutions. The company has nineteen store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana and offers a comprehensive selection of solutions including custom hoses and fittings, pneumatic and hydraulic components, filtration, lubrication equipment, engineered power units, compressed air equipment & more.
You’re invited to our Muskegon Open House! Join us Thursday, May 14th from 11am – 1pm to see live product demonstrations, enjoy lunch catered by Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, and enter to win an Ooni Pizza Oven. RSVP here!
Enerpac Hydraulic Gantries are a safe, efficient way to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit and permanent overhead structures for job cranes are not an option. When used with rail systems, hydraulic gantries also provide a means for moving and placing heavy loads. Hydraulic gantries are a cost effective solution for many lifting and rigging applications.
NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of the art technology to provide excellent accuracy and reliability and accommodate nearly every application. NOSHOK’s industry-proven dial indicating gauges include dry and liquid filled, high and low pressure, process, and precision test gauges available with a variety of corrosion-resistant case type, lenses, connections and scale options.
The Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) is an economical workhorse that features a cast iron housing and tapered cone bearings on the output shaft, giving it a robust torque rating and long service life. It is perfect for light-to-medium duty applications where dependability is important.
Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Systems Division has released a significantly enhanced configuration experience for the Parker D1VW directional control valve series on Parker.com. The updated D1VW Configurator now provides:
- Complete and up-to-date D1VW coverage with expanded options and variants
- Improved logic and guidance to help select the right valve for each application
- Accurate, orderable part numbers with validated option combinations
What does the future hold for compressed air technology? The compressed air industry is expected to grow at a 4.47% combined annual growth rate through 2032 as a result of rising investments in energy-efficient production lines, rapid energy infrastructure build-outs and stricter contamination standards. In this article, Kaishan covers several key air compressor trends that expected to rise in 2026 and beyond.

Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply Provides Solutions to Fight Against COVID-19
April 28th, 2020 – New Hudson, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced they are supplying several custom fabricated solutions to help large OEMs develop ventilators

Register Now For Our Upcoming Webinars!
We are happy to offer the upcoming webinars as part of our commitment to your continued education & training. Register today! Tuesday, April 21st @ 10:00am Hydraulic Hose, Fittings &

We’re Open & Here to Help!
As a key supplier to essential critical infrastructure and military, we are operating with limited staff during the Michigan, Ohio & Indiana mandated stay-at-home orders. Our ParkerStores located in Jackson,

The Original Modular Pipework System for Industrial Buildings
Transair® has improved its marking using laser technology, to provide the most robust and comprehensive marking on the market. Discover with this video all advantages to use Transair® system.

Don’t Miss our Parker QuickFit Oil Change Webinar
Want to save time and money during unplanned downtime? Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System helps you perform an oil change in as little as 20 minutes. Traditional methods can

Don’t Miss our Aluminum Piping Basics Webinar!
Learn the basics of Transair Aluminum Pipe for compressed air, vacuum and inert gas applications in this week’s webinar held Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:00am. Transair’s lightweight components and quick-connect interlocking

Exotic Automation & Supply to Exhibit at the 2020 Michigan Cannabis Expo
NEW HUDSON, MICH. MARCH 10, 2020 The company will exhibit solutions for air handling and gas delivery at booth #412. Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced

Why Right Sizing Matters
Today, right-sizing is achieved by selecting the correct valve for each actuator on one manifold based on speed and bore size for a given flow requirement. To learn more, read

Exotic Automation & Supply is Now an Authorized Techman Robot Distributor
NEW HUDSON, MICH. JANUARY 24, 2020 Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier motion & control supplier, announced today they are now a distributor for Techman Collaborative Robots. The agreement authorizes
Missed One of Our 2019 Webinars?
Watch a playback! If you missed one of our Webinars or just want to refresh your skills, all of our webinar playbacks are available on our website here. Webinar Topics include Basics

Visit Scott at our New Hudson Store
Meet Scott, our New Hudson ParkerStore Representative. Scott is extremely knowledgeable on all things Parker Fluid Power and will help you find the right solutions for your applications, whether it’s

We are now a Techman Authorized Distributor!
Techman Robot specializes in safe and easy-to-operate robotics that are designed to work alongside humans. Robots are designed to lift up to 30 pounds and are known as the smartest