Factory Automation Solutions for New England Manufacturers

For engineers and purchasing professionals working in factory automation, the gap between a reliable system and a costly one often comes down to the quality of the components and the partners behind them. Pearse Bertram has supported factory automation projects across New England since 1929, providing the engineering expertise, certified fabrication capabilities, and extensive component inventory that automated production environments demand. Whether you are building a new line from the ground up or upgrading an existing system, our team works alongside yours to deliver solutions that perform.

What Factory Automation Demands from Suppliers

Automated factories operate under significant pressure. Cycle times are tight, uptime expectations are high, and the complexity of integrated systems leaves little margin for error. Engineers in this environment are not looking for a catalog. They are looking for a partner who understands how components interact within a larger system, can source across multiple manufacturers quickly, and has the fabrication capability to deliver custom subassemblies on schedule.


Pearse Bertram functions as both a contract manufacturer and an industrial distributor, which means we can support your project at multiple levels simultaneously. Our engineering team brings hands-on experience with pneumatic systems, hydraulic assemblies, control panel design, robotics integration, and process control, and we carry over $3.5 million in component inventory to keep your projects moving without supply chain delays.

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Automation Systems We Support

Factory automation encompasses a wide range of systems, and our capabilities are built to match that range. We work with machine builders, OEM manufacturers, and production facilities throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey on projects that include:

  • Custom control panel fabrication, UL 508A certified and NFPA 79 compliant, for motor control, process automation, and machine integration applications
  • Pneumatic systems and assemblies using SMC components, including cylinders, valves, regulators, and air preparation units suited for high-cycle automated environments
  • Hydraulic assemblies for applications requiring precise force control, including manifold assemblies, power units, and custom tubing configurations
  • Robotics integration support, including collaborative robot cell design, end-of-arm tooling, and coordination with PLC and HMI platforms
  • Process systems for fluid handling, temperature control, and flow management within automated production lines

Our status as the number one SMC distributor in New England gives our customers preferential access to pneumatic components that are central to most factory automation architectures.

Engineering Support at Every Stage

Factory automation projects do not end at component selection. They require application engineering, design review, fabrication, testing, and ongoing technical support. Our team is structured to provide that depth of involvement without the overhead of a large systems integrator.


We offer value engineering reviews that evaluate your current component selections for cost, availability, and compatibility. Our engineers can work from your drawings or develop custom designs when standard solutions do not meet your requirements. Clean room assembly capability supports projects where contamination control is a requirement, and our sub-0.5% return rate reflects the consistency our customers depend on.


For machine builders and OEM manufacturers, we also offer stocking and fulfillment programs that simplify procurement by consolidating component sourcing, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the right parts are available when your build schedule requires them.

Ask an Expert

Have questions about components, assemblies, or capabilities for your factory automation project? Our engineering team is ready to help.



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Quality and Certifications

Factory automation environments require components and assemblies that meet recognized standards. Pearse Bertram holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, which governs our quality management processes across engineering, fabrication, and fulfillment. Our UL 508A certification covers industrial control panel fabrication, and our NFPA 79 compliance ensures our panels meet the electrical safety requirements for industrial machinery.


These certifications are not administrative checkboxes. They reflect the procedures our team follows on every project to deliver assemblies that pass inspection and perform as designed.

Working with Pearse Bertram on Factory Automation Projects

Our customers in factory automation typically come to us with one of a few common needs: a component they cannot find, a subassembly they need built to spec, or a system integration challenge that requires both. In most cases, we can address all three.



The companies that work with us consistently cite our engineering team as the differentiator. Unlike a standard distributor where you reach a salesperson, at Pearse Bertram you reach engineers. That distinction matters when your project has technical requirements that go beyond a part number.


We serve manufacturers building equipment for food processing, medical devices, electronics, material handling, semiconductor production, and other demanding applications. Our New England roots, combined with our geographic expansion into New York and New Jersey, mean we can serve your facilities across the region with consistent support and rapid response.


To learn more about how we support automated manufacturing environments, explore our capabilities in [control panel fabrication], [pneumatic systems], [hydraulic assemblies], [robotics integration], and [contract manufacturing].

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