Capabilities You Can Count On

Building Upon Our Legacy of Reliability and Quality

We offer both distribution and contract manufacturing services from our world-class facilities centrally located in Connecticut. When it comes to working with us, our customers know that their projects will be met with knowledge, experience, and care by our entire team. We are committed to adding value at every stage of the product lifecycle and to our customers' long-term success.



Over the course of our 95+ year history of providing industry-leading automation and process control solutions, we have developed extensive capabilities and cutting-edge technologies. We are constantly investing in innovative technology to expand our offering for customers, and we recognize the importance of impact on our world by taking on green initiatives and community projects.

Core Manufacturing Capabilities

Value-Added Services

Beyond manufacturing and distribution, we offer comprehensive value-added services that streamline your operations, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market. Our team handles the details so you can focus on your core business.

Assembly

Our complete assembly services handle everything from simple sub-assemblies to complex multi-component systems. We assemble products to your exact specifications, eliminating the need for you to dedicate valuable floor space and labor to assembly operations.



With decades of experience assembling hydraulic systems, pneumatic assemblies, electrical panels, and mechanical systems, our team understands the importance of proper assembly techniques, torque specifications, and quality control. Every assembly is built right the first time.

Testing

Save time and reduce labor costs by taking advantage of our complete in-house testing capabilities. We create test fixtures and procedures for hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, and other applications to ensure your unit or system is functioning properly when it arrives.

Every unit and system we help to design and build is thoroughly tested in-house prior to shipment and installation, eliminating the concern of faulty machines after installation. Customers also send in units or systems to be tested by our team of technical experts and engineers, who advise on fixes or corrections prior to returning.

Labeling and Packaging

Our team ensures your product is store-ready and customer-ready, taking direction from your team to package your product with the exact specifications you require. From custom labels to specialized packaging materials, we handle the finishing touches that represent your brand and protect your products.

We understand that packaging is often the first physical interaction your customer has with your product. Our attention to detail ensures that every shipment arrives in perfect condition and meets your presentation standards, whether it's a single unit or a full pallet.

Stocking (KANBAN, VMI, JIT)

We'll stock your product for you, releasing to you when needed and saving you valuable floor space, reducing inventory costs, and shortening lead time. In today's just-in-time, always on-demand world, operating efficiently is a key competitive advantage.

Our flexible inventory management programs adapt to your specific requirements. Whether you need KANBAN systems with visual replenishment triggers, vendor-managed inventory with automated ordering, or just-in-time delivery synchronized to your production schedule, we provide the inventory solutions that optimize your operations and cash flow.

Part Number Consolidation

Simplify your procurement process and reduce administrative overhead with our part number consolidation services. Instead of managing dozens or hundreds of part numbers from multiple suppliers, consolidate your orders through Pearse Bertram and deal with fewer invoices, shipments, and supplier relationships.

Our extensive supplier network and technical expertise allow us to source components from over 60 world-class manufacturers while presenting you with a single, streamlined ordering experience. This consolidation reduces your procurement costs, simplifies inventory management, and gives you more time to focus on your core business activities.

Engineering

Our experienced engineering team provides technical expertise across multiple disciplines, helping you optimize designs, solve complex challenges, and bring products to market faster. With over 200 years of combined engineering experience, our team understands the nuances of industrial automation and process control.

We provide practical design solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. From initial concept development through production optimization, our engineers work collaboratively with your team to ensure project success. We're here to help you evaluate variables for special applications and provide the technical guidance that adds real value.

Drawings and Schematics

Complete, accurate documentation is essential for manufacturing, installation, and long-term maintenance. Our engineering team creates comprehensive drawings and schematics using industry-standard CAD software, providing the technical documentation you need to manufacture, install, troubleshoot, and maintain your systems.

We provide electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic circuit diagrams, pneumatic layouts, and assembly drawings with full dimensions, tolerances, and specifications. All documentation is delivered in both digital formats and hard copy as required, ensuring you have the information you need when and where you need it.

Design

Our engineering team provides comprehensive design services across multiple disciplines including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and mechanical assemblies. Hydraulic system design is a particular specialty at Pearse Bertram, built on decades of experience designing and building hydraulic power units, manifolds, and integrated systems for demanding industrial applications.

We design complete systems from concept through final specifications, whether you need hydraulic circuits, pneumatic layouts, electrical control systems, or mechanical assemblies. Our designs prioritize efficiency, reliability, and maintainability while meeting your specific performance requirements and budget constraints. We balance theoretical knowledge with practical manufacturing experience to create designs that work in the real world.

Delivery on Box Truck (within New England)

For customers throughout New England, we offer convenient box truck delivery service using our own vehicles and drivers. This provides faster delivery than traditional freight carriers, more flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to accommodate special delivery requirements that common carriers cannot handle.

Our box truck delivery service is ideal for time-sensitive shipments, oversized items, delicate equipment requiring special handling, or deliveries to locations with restricted access. We coordinate delivery times directly with your team and can often provide same-day or next-day service within our New England service area.

World-wide Shipping

Our shipment services extend worldwide, providing reliable delivery to customers across the globe. We coordinate with trusted freight carriers and logistics partners to ensure your products arrive safely and on time, regardless of destination. From domestic shipments to international exports, we handle the logistics complexity for you.

We manage all aspects of shipping coordination including carrier selection, freight consolidation, documentation preparation, customs coordination for international shipments, and tracking visibility. Our experience shipping industrial equipment worldwide means we understand the special handling and documentation requirements for various product types and destinations.

Order Fulfillment

We provide complete order fulfillment services, handling everything from order receipt through final delivery to your customers. Our fulfillment services are ideal for manufacturers, distributors, and OEMs who want to focus on their core business while outsourcing the logistics of picking, packing, and shipping.



We can drop-ship products directly to your customers under your brand, maintaining your customer relationships while we handle the operational details behind the scenes. Our real-time inventory management and order tracking systems keep you informed every step of the way, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the fulfillment process.

Kitting

Our kitting services combine multiple components into ready-to-use packages, reducing your assembly time and simplifying inventory management. We assemble kits according to your specifications, whether it's a simple two-piece kit or a complex multi-component package with dozens of parts.

Kitting is particularly valuable for products with multiple options or configurations, installation kits, maintenance kits, or promotional bundles. We handle all aspects of kit assembly including component selection, quality verification, packaging, and documentation insertion. Each kit is assembled to your exact specifications and verified before shipment.

Tube Cutting

Precision tube cutting services save you time and reduce waste by delivering tubes cut exactly to your specified lengths. We cut tubing in various materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and plastic to your exact dimensional requirements with clean, square cuts that are ready for immediate use.

Our tube cutting capabilities support both prototype development and production runs. We maintain tight tolerances, provide deburring services, and can coordinate additional operations like end forming, flaring, or threading as needed. Receive tubes ready to install rather than cutting them yourself at your facility.

Painting

Custom painting and coating services provide the finish your products require, whether for corrosion protection, aesthetic appearance, or brand identification. We coordinate painting services that meet your specifications for color, finish type, and performance requirements.

Our painting capabilities include powder coating, wet paint finishes, and specialty coatings for various substrates and applications. We can match specific color codes, apply multiple coats, and provide finishes that meet industrial durability standards. Products arrive painted and ready to install, eliminating the need for finishing operations at your facility.

Parts Sourcing

Leverage our established relationships with over 60 world-class suppliers to access the highest-quality automation and process control components available. In 1947, Pearse Bertram made it our mission to provide customers with the best products, and 95+ years later, we have built trusted partnerships with premier manufacturers across every major industrial category.

Our supplier relationships deliver unsurpassed quality, competitive pricing, rapid delivery times, and consistent, reliable supply chains. We leverage our buying power and technical expertise to source exactly what you need, whether it's a single specialty component or complete systems with hundreds of parts. Our team provides technical product selection support to ensure you specify the right components for your application.

Fabrication

Through our extensive network of reliable fabrication partners, we provide comprehensive custom fabrication services that complement our core manufacturing capabilities. Whether you need custom cable harnesses, precision sheet metal work, printed circuit boards, or 3D printed components, we coordinate with trusted suppliers who meet our exacting quality standards.

We also outsource specialized finishing and processing services including anodizing, painting, welding, and other operations that require dedicated equipment or facilities. This approach allows us to offer complete manufacturing solutions while maintaining our focus on core competencies. You benefit from our supplier relationships and quality oversight without managing multiple vendors yourself.

        Industry Certifications & Standards

Pearse Bertram+ holds and adheres to multiple industry certifications and standards. We also maintain and follow comprehensive process controls and safety protocols.

Industries Served

We serve a broad range of industries with specialized expertise in automation and process control solutions. Our engineers understand the unique requirements and regulatory standards specific to each sector.