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When Burt Process Equipment was founded in 1970, our values centered around People, Quality of Life, and Stability. Today, Burt Process remains active in the local and global communities, helping those in need through charitable organizations, educating our youth, and providing an opportunity for new talent entering the workforce from college and places abroad. Burt Process is committed to supporting charitable organizations through collaboration with customers, business associates, and strategic partners. We encourage all our valued customers and supplier partners to find a way to join us as a sponsor or direct participant as we continue our long-standing tradition of helping those in need locally and worldwide.
School Supply Collection - United Way • August 2024
Promoting Education in the Community 2024: Burt Process Equipment held a Back-To-School Supplies Drive in support of the United Way and students in need around the Greater New Haven area. Burt Process Employees are proud to help provide students with the tools they need to thrive! Donations of new and unopened school supplies were collected and delivered to the United Way of Greater New Haven.
29th Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser • June 2024
Thanks to our generous sponsors and players, an astounding $40,000 was raised, far surpassing our goal of $30,000! As a result, Burt Process donated $15,000 to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter and another $25,000 donated to the Connecticut Children's Foundation.
Burt Process Equipment has raised $175,000 in contributions to benefit Connecticut children and families since 2006.
Learn more at: https://burtprocess.com/burt-golf
Burt Sponsored SHS Electrathon Race • May 2024
Promoting Engineering & Trade Skills 2024: Burt Process Equipment sponsored the Seymour High School Advanced Engineering students car club, officially named the Wildcat Racing Team. Sponsorship helped cover the cost of materials and enabled the students to expand their engineering skills with a broader range in their design and fabrication of the electric 12V powered race cars. Promoting STEM and trade skills in education has been a goal that Burt Process takes pride in as a Connecticut-based manufacturer. This year, students in the SHS Car Club took 3rd place at Lime Rock Race Park, in Lakeville Connecticut in the Electrathon race against other region schools reaching as far as Quebec Canada. A first time win for the Wildcat Team!
United Way Toy Drive • December 2023
Burt Process Equipment collected toys and gifts for the New Haven United Way’s Annual Toy Drive. This year, Burt Process matched employee
monetary donations to a total of $600. Those funds were used to purchase toys
and clothing items to include in the already brimming collection boxes of toys donated
to the United Way.
Burt Process is proud to join other local businesses and
institutions in supporting the United Way to bring toys and warm clothing to
those in need this holiday season.
Usually the United Way provides 150 children with 1 coat and 1 toy from the Toy Drive. With the amount of gifts Burt Process donated last year, they were able to give 150 children 1 coat and 2 toys!
Learn more about the United Way and ways to contribute or
volunteer here:
Youth Facility Tour • November 2023
In the Community in 2023: Burt Process Equipment hosted its
second Youth Facility Tour for the Seymour High School Advanced Engineering
students. In line with the company’s goal of promoting STEM in education while
introducing Burt Process as a trade skills career resource, students received a
presentation on the global impact and manufacturing capabilities at Burt
Process and a tour of the manufacturing facility, including system
demonstrations. Company staff engaged with students and enjoyed demonstrations
of the Advanced Engineering Car Club student-built electric cars sponsored by
Burt Process Equipment in 2022.
GIT Your PINK On • October 2023
Every year Burt Process helps raise awareness and donations for cancer victims and survivors.
Burt Process held its 6th Annual Cancer Awareness fundraiser. Employees helped raise and donate $2,000 for The Sister's Project, a charitable organization that raises funds for cancer patients and their families in the local Wallingford area.
Burt Water Walk • September 2023
The 2023 Annual Burt Water Walk raised and donated $22,490 to our non-profit partner, Water Mission. Our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors and 107 dedicated registered Walkers. The collaborative efforts of our supplier partners, employees, families, and friends exceeded our $20,000 goal, making this year's fundraising and awareness event the most successful ever. Every dollar raised saves the life of a child from waterborne illness. Together, we saved many lives.
28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament • June 2023
Benefitting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center since 1994
Burt Process Equipment held its 28th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser to raise money for Connecticut Children's.
Thanks to our sponsors, a new record donation of $25,000 was made to the Connecticut Children's Foundation.
To date, Burt Process Equipment has raised $135,000 in contributions to benefit Connecticut children and families.
Burt Process is looking forward to the 2024 Tournament!
Connecticut Children's is dedicated to improving children's physical and emotional health through family-centered care, research, education, and advocacy.
Please visit their website to learn more: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org
Burt Sponsored SHS Electrathon Race • April 2023
Burt Process Equipment
In 2022 Burt Process sponsored the Advanced Engineering Car
Club Team at Seymour High School for the Electrathon Race as part of this
initiative. Over the course of the 2022-2023 academic year, students in the
club work together to design their electric-powered race car. The goal is to
achieve the most laps in a one-hour race by following strict safety and
specification guidelines while planning for maximum efficiency. Students build
their cars from scratch using raw materials and learn hands-on skills that
include engineering, CAD design, welding, electronics, physics, and teamwork
skills. The result is an impressive 3-wheeled 12V electric car reaching speeds
between 30 and 35 MPH. The race is a regional competition with other schools
and teams from around New England and Canada. In this highly competitive
semi-annual event, students take pride in their car, team, and school. After a
day of perfect weather and excitement, the Seymour team took 2nd and 5th places among over 20
competitors.
SHS Car Club Sponsorship • November 2022
Burt Process Equipment supports local programs that inspire
students and engage them in learning engineering and fabrication skills. Burt
Process is proud to sponsor the Seymour High School Car Club. The car club is a
regional program and competition to design and build an electric car. Each
year’s car is entered into a race against other schools in the New England
region, which is held twice a year at Lime Rock Raceway. Students take pride in
their cars, and race day is an exciting event that tests their skills.
Cancer Awareness • October 2022
Every year Burt Process helps raise awareness and donations for cancer victims and survivors.
Burt Process held its 5th Annual Cancer Awareness company
fundraiser. Employees donated $750 matched by the company for a total donation
of $1500 to The Sisters Project! All proceeds benefit local cancer patients and
families in Connecticut. To learn more about The Sister’s Project click HERE.
27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament • June 2022
Benefitting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center since 1994
Burt Process Equipment held its 27th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on June 17th to raise money for Connecticut Children's.
Because of the generosity of our players and sponsors, especially our premium sponsors, this year's donation was $16,500 raised, bringing the total contributed since 2006 to nearly $110,000!!
Burt Process is looking forward to the 2023 Tournament and passing $120,000 donated to help children and families in need.
Connecticut Children's is dedicated to improving children's physical and emotional health through family-centered care, research, education, and advocacy.
Please visit their website to learn more: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org
Cancer Awareness • October 2021
Every year Burt Process helps raise awareness and donations for cancer victims and survivors.
Burt Process employees help raise and donate $1,500 for The Sister's Project, a charitable organization that raises funds for cancer patients and their families in the local Wallingford area.
United Way Week of Action event • June 2021
Burt Process is proud to partner with United Way of Greater New Haven and sponsor the Week of Action event at Keefe Community Center. Volunteers assembled and distributed at-home garden kits and worked in the on-site community garden.
“Thank you so much for Burt Process Equipment's pledge of $1,000 to sponsor Day of Action and for choosing to invest in your community through United Way. Your donation is especially critical now as we strive to meet the evolving needs of our neighbors impacted by the COVID-19 crisis”, - Jennifer Heath, President & CEO, United Way of Greater New Haven.
United Way Toy Drive • December 2020
Burt Process participated in United Way's Annual Toy Drive. We had a full box of toys and warm clothes to give to children in the Greater New Haven area. It was another successful year, and we look forward to many more!
Grundfos Walk for Water • September 2020
Burt Process supports Grundfos in their 2020 Virtual Walk for Water. We passionately support our partners, Grundfos and Water Mission, who are tirelessly working together to end the Global Water Crisis.
Connecticut Children's Medical Center • July 2020
Dianna Pategas, Vice President, Stewardship & Donor Relations CCCMC:
At times like these, knowing there are those who continue to be generous and support our mission is truly humbling. Thank you for your gift of $7,500.00 to the Greatest Need Children's Fund. We are deeply appreciative of your support and what it means to our patients and their families.
Even though this year's golf tournament had to be canceled because of COVID-19, Burt Process Equipment didn't let our patients down. The fact that you are thinking of the patients and families that Connecticut Children's serves, at a time that is difficult and full of worry for so many, speaks volumes about your kindness and compassion. Generosity like yours is a beautiful reminder about what is good and what will endure, as we get through the current crisis together. And I imagine that next year's tournament will return and be better than ever!
Please be assured that thanks to your gift, Connecticut Children's will continue our work to care for the physical, social, and emotional health of children. To keep updated on what we're doing to help children and families, please visit www.connecticutchildrens.org/coronavirus.
On behalf of our patients-the the ultimate beneficiaries of your generosity-I thank you. And from the entire Connecticut Children's family, we send our very best wishes for health and safety to you and those close to you.
FOODSHARE • April 2020
Burt Process Equipment employees participated in Foodshare Volunteer Appreciation Week in April 2020. We served over 1500 cars at FoodShare drive-thru food distribution. It was a pleasure to serve together to help our community and enhance our efforts to support our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foodshare is a member of the national organization Feeding America, along with more than 200 other food banks nationally. In partnership with the food industry, donors, community leaders, and volunteers, Foodshare works to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security.
Water Mission Walks • 2018 to Present
Burt Process Equipment Hamden, CT Walk for Water, October
27, 2019
The first annual Burt Process Walk for Water was a
huge success! Team members made up of
employees, families, friends, and supplier partners enjoyed a fun and meaningful
day while raising $10,000 to help Water Mission with disaster relief
efforts in Kenya. Learn more about our Global Water Initiative.
Grundfos Americas Lenexa, KS Walk for Water - September 2019
Mike Colalillo, Sales Manager for Burt Process Mid-Atlantic
Region, and Terry Teach, VP Demand &
Revenue Planning at Grundfos Americas walk together to help end the
global water crisis.
Georg Fischer Irvine, CA Walk for Water • September 2019
Burt Process West Coast Sales Manager, Sergio Avila, enjoys
a sunny day with his family as they join hundreds of folks from Georg Fischer. The walk raised over
$100,000 for Water Mission.
Georg Fischer Irvine, CA Walk for Water • October 2019
Dave Carson, National Sales Manager at Burt Process enjoyed
a great day with great results. Over $90,000 was raised which will provide
safe, clean water for approximately 3,600 people... for life!
Water Mission Charleston, SC Walk for Water • March 2019
President, Steve Burt, and Marketing Director, Sue Burt,
join forces with nearly 5000 others who walk to help end the global water
crisis during the Water Mission 13th annual Walk for Water
event.
Breast Cancer Awareness, Toys-for-Tots and more! • October 2018 & 2019 / December 2018
Every year BPE holds several charitable initiatives with company employees that include clothing drives, Toys-for-Tots and to help raise awareness and donations for Breast Cancer victims and survivors.
The Get In Touch Foundation is a passionate non-profit specifically focused on providing free and accessible information, empowering all to make breast health simple, appropriate, and routine. Get In Touch is an established local organization with a global reach. We will continue to touch lives, eliminate barriers, and effectively lead change… one life at a time.
BPE Annual Charity Golf Tournament • July 2019
Benefitting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center since 1994
Burt Process Equipment has a long history of supporting charitable endeavors whose services benefit the health and well-being of children, with donations to organizations including Toys for Tots, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Feed The Children Inc., and Bikes for Kids. Since 2006 we have raised funds for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center at our Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser, with over $70,000 being donated to date. In 2018 we had a record fundraising year resulting in a $12,000 donation to the foundation. The 2019 25th Annual Burt Process Tournament brought another record donation of $14,000!
There will be ample opportunities to help raise funds for the CT Children's Medical Center during the tournament, including a prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, Mulligan Sales and Buy the Drive Contest. Any participant that wishes to make a monetary or prize donation for the raffle is welcome to do so.
To learn more or be a sponsor please visit: Golf Tournament Page
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Burt Process Young Manufacturers Tour • July 2019
In support of the Connecticut Dream it. Do it. Organization and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology.
Burt Process hosted a group of students ranging from 9th-10th grade to tour our facility and learn about BPE manufacturing capabilities. Led by Steve Burt, Marc Conte, Rob Hansen, and Jacques Benoit; students received a brief education on the fluid handling systems that BPE engineers build and the positive global impact they make. During the tour, students were shown some of the fabrication and manufacturing equipment in the shop as well as some history of the company.
Mobile Pantry, Hamden • July 2019
Providing food for those in need
United Way Volunteering
Your local partner to drive measurable, lasting impact that none of us can achieve alone.
United Way listens and learns to identify gaps, develops community solutions, activates donors and volunteers, and serves our neighbors in need. We’ve been a local presence for almost 100 years. United Way of Greater New Haven serves a 12-town region that includes: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.
Day-Of-Action • June 2019
Youth Homelessness Challenge
The United Way of Greater New Haven is striving to end youth homelessness by 2020 as part of a statewide endeavor. On Friday, the organization said it hit a milestone in the 100 Day Challenge.
Sunrise Café, New Haven • December 2018
Helping to feed those in need
Day-Of-Action • 2018
New Haven Community Project
Day-Of-Action • June 2018
Daycare Facility Painting
