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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.
You’re Invited! Join us at our upcoming open houses for product demos, giveaways, catered lunch and your chance to win an Ooni Pizza Oven!
Muskegon, MI (West MI Rubber) – Register Today
Thursday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Catered lunch from Dr. Rolf’s BBQ
Taylor, MI – Register Today
Thursday, June 4th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Catered lunch from Famous Dave’s
Freeland, MI – Register Today
Thursday, June 18th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Catered lunch from Qdoba
Data Center Cooling – Interactive Selection Tool
Designing a liquid cooling system doesn’t have to be complex! Parker’s Interactive Product Selector makes it easy to visualize your system and find the right components for every step, from
Parker ZFA Series Optomechanical Focusing Nano Positioner
Parker’s ZFA Series is an Optomechanical Focusing Nano Positioner that’s engineered for applications requiring nanometer-level stability and ultra-low settling times. This high-precision positioner features a crossed roller guided, voice coil driven
Custom Engineered Solutions
Exotic’s Engineering Team designs, builds, tests & delivers custom engineered systems ranging from hydraulic power units to manifolds & skids. With state-of-the-art technology, extensive product knowledge and expert engineers, we are
We are proud to announce the appointment of Steve Orlando to President!
Steve has been with Exotic Automation & Supply for over 20 years, most recently serving as the company’s Executive Vice President. He will succeed Tom Marino, who will step into
Perma CONNECT App for Lubrication Management
The Perma CONNECT app offers a complete overview of all lubrication points, simplifying maintenance and management processes. Accessible from your workstation or on the go, it provides real-time data and
Parker Pneumatic 3D CAD Files
Finding the CAD Configurators for Parker Pneumatics Division’s most popular products is easier than ever. Check out the CAD Library here.
Parker Hose Whip Restraint Safety System
Parker’s Hose Whip Restraint System is designed to prevent whipping of a pressurized hose in the event of the hose separating from its fitting. This system provides an additional level of
Order Online Through our Ecommerce Store!
Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Count on our ecommerce site for: Access to your company’s exclusive pricing – the same
Meet our Store Representatives
Our Retail Store Reps are here to assist you at all of our 19 locations! From custom made hose assemblies to lubrication to pneumatics, our Store Representatives are trained to help
Meet Kory Johnson, ACE Controls Product Manager
Meet Kory Johnson, Exotic’s Product Manager for ACE Controls! Kory has been with Exotic for over 5 years, starting in our Rochester ParkerStore as a Counter Sales Rep before joining
Exotic Air Systems Design & Installation Services
Building a new site or updating your existing compressed air system? Count on Exotic Air Systems to design and install a customized solution for your facility. Our team follows a step-by-step process
Perma Case Study: Pump Applications
Challenges of Pump Lubrication: Pumps are often operated under extreme conditions, subjecting individual components to special wear. Many lubrication points can only be accessed using extreme protection measures (safety gloves and protective masks).