About Us
For more than 90 years, Pearse Bertram+ has been committed to providing the highest-quality automation and process control products and contract manufacturing services throughout New England.
The Joseph H. Bertram Company was founded in 1954 by Joseph H. Bertram in the Boston area. The company built a strong reputation in valve distribution, serving both large-scale flow control applications—including water systems, power plants, paper mills, and wastewater treatment—and smaller, high-precision systems used in machinery, aircraft engines, submarines, and other demanding applications. During the 1960s, Bertram supplied critical components for military and commercial jet engines. The company later relocated to Bloomfield, Connecticut, and shifted its focus from large valves to instrumentation products. In 1995, following Joseph Bertram’s retirement, entrepreneur Christopher Jones acquired and reorganized the business as Bertram Control Corporation, LLC.
Pearse-Pearson Company traces its roots to 1929, when George M. Pearse founded a manufacturers’ representative organization in Plainfield, New Jersey. The company moved into New England in 1947 under George Pearse Jr. and Robert Pearson, specializing in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Through the 1960s and 1970s, Pearse-Pearson became one of New England’s leading fluid power distributors.
As globalization challenged traditional regional manufacturers during the 1980s, the company diversified into newer automation technologies such as PLCs, sensors, and controls while developing value-added engineering capabilities. Jon Pearse, representing the fourth generation of the Pearse family, joined the company in 1995 and later became President.
In 2004, the companies combined operations and officially merged in 2006 to form Pearse Bertram, LLC.
Following the merger, Pearse Bertram continued expanding its products, engineering capabilities, and services. In 2012, it formally launched Streamline, its contract manufacturing and assembly division. Streamline now provides fully integrated, tested systems and subassemblies for OEM customers and has become one of Pearse Bertram’s fastest-growing business areas.
Four generations later, Pearse Bertram+ has become one of the most trusted providers of end-to-end manufacturing solutions. The company’s mission is simple - to serve our customers with the utmost integrity and provide an unmatched level of value. The company leverages its established supply chains, highly-experienced professionals, and industry-leading technical capabilities to provide its customers with high-quality products and comprehensive contract manufacturing services. We are now recognized on a global scale and partner with some of the most well-recognized and corporate OEM brands helping them to support their global operations and supply chains.
New Name, Same Values
We recently modified our name to Pearse Bertram+ to better reflect our capabilities as a full-service, end-to-end manufacturing organization. Yet, we remain committed to the same core values and providing the same great products and services as we have for the last 70+ years.
We Get It Right The First Time
Our engineers and experts leverage a combined 200+ years of experience with industrial products such as hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and controls. We are committed to delivering cost-effective products and services on-time and to the highest standards.
We Earn Your Trust
Our customers' trust and confidence in us is paramount both as professionals and as people. We take pride in developing long-term relationships and helping our customers to grow their manufacturing operations.
You’re a Priority
We are committed to understanding your needs and will do whatever it takes to address those needs at any stage of the product life cycle. We prioritize getting your product to market quickly and at a price that increases your bottom line.
Certifications
Pearse Bertram+ holds and adheres to multiple industry certifications and standards. We also maintain and follow comprehensive process controls and safety protocols.
