Pamela Kan

Pamela Kan

President/Owner

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Regional Partner Organization

Women's Business Enterprise Council-Pacific

Our Story

Bishop-Wisecarver® (BW) develops reliable industrial automation solutions that are expertly designed and delivered to perform. Bishop-Wisecarver has sustained 75 years of manufacturing excellence, creating high-quality motion solutions that power critical industries across North America.

As a WBENC, WOSB, ISO9100D company, Bishop-Wisecarver exemplifies the success of diverse leadership in advanced manufacturing—driving innovation and empowering inclusive and diverse supply chains. Through strategic partnerships and supplier diversity programs, Bishop-Wisecarver strengthens resilient U.S.-based supply chains, helping customers achieve operational success. With a focus on STEM education, skilled trade development, and community reinvestment, the company actively nurtures the next generation of industry leaders.

Job Growth

Job Growth

12% Workforce Growth

And added 7 engineers from a recent aquisition, contributing to the economic vitality of its local Pittsburg, CA community, a HUD and low-income community Opportunity Zone

Technology Investment

Technology Investment

New Division: Wisecarver Automation

Strategic acquisition of Symation, a renowned leader in motion control system integration, completed in January 2025, and created the Wisecarver Automation division, adding a new level of expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering

Mission Focused

Mission Focused

1,711 Days

Without a recordable incident (as of 5/14/25)

Infrastructure Investment

Infrastructure Investment

$1.3MM Investment

For solar, EV charging and warehouse LED lighting, further reducing energy use and enhancing sustainability

Community / Social Impact

Community / Social Impact

$160K+ Donation

To FIRST Robotics in 2025, and as a FIRST sponsor at the national and regional level since 2007 - FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people

Sustainability

Sustainability

70% Annual Energy Usage Savings

Invested in green infrastructure upgrades—such as solar panels, solar carports, LED retrofitting and material recycling programs—contributing to long-term environmental and economic savings