The OAK Standard

Burr OAK Tool Inc. strives to maintain its position as a leader in the HVAC component manufacturing industry. To continue our tradition of excellence, we recognize the importance of providing high quality, proactive, and innovative solutions to our customers. Our objective is clear: we work hard to provide the world's best machines to our customers so they can have the tools needed to succeed in an ever-changing industry.

Vision

To be regarded as second to none by our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Quality Statement

We provide effective solutions to customers worldwide by delivering quality machines, services, and parts.

OAK Mission

Eliminate waste to improve flow to shorten lead times.

Core Values

Work hard.

Good people doing the right things.

Innovate to meet and anticipate customer needs.

Investment in Our Community

DONATION COMMITTEE.  Burr OAK Tool's Donation Committee is comprised of employees from multiple departments throughout the company. The committee meets once a month to discuss donation request from the surrounding area; which includes but is not limited to: Sturgis, Burr Oak, Centerville, White Pigeon, Coldwater, and more. The committee assesses the incoming request against a set of guidelines; unfortunately not all request are granted. The committee's main focus is to stretch our budget to make the biggest investment back into our community.  

OAK's Core Values and their realization is made possible by our community. It is the people within our community that bring the strong work ethic, high standards, and innovative minds that make our company successful. Burr OAK Tool Inc. recognizes the importance of investing in our community to support and improve the educational, economic and civic opportunities available to everyone.

Below is a list of non-profit organizations we support.  

  • 1LT. Jonathan Edds Memorial Classic

  • American Cancer Society/Relay for Life

  • Ark Animal Sanctuary

  • Boy Scouts of America

  • Branch Area Food Pantry

  • Bronson Area Youth Program

  • Bronson Schools

  • Burr Oak Schools

  • Centreville Schools

  • Colon Schools

  • Constantine Schools

  • Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services

  • Doyle Community Center

  • Exchange Club

  • Fab Magic Company

  • Family and Friends Supporting Our Military

  • Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation

  • Five Star Life

  • FOP Lodge

  • Glen Oaks Community College

  • Great Start Collaborative

  • GYN Cancer Research Fund

  • Humane Society of Branch County

  • Jr. Achievement of Southwest Michigan

  • Junior Trojan Baseball

  • Keystone Place

  • LaGrange County 4-H

  • Lake Area Christian School

  • Make-A-Wish

  • Mendon Schools

  • MIOCA/Chasing the Cure

  • Mendon Kiwanis Club

  • National MS Society

  • Oxford Kids Foundation

  • Pregnancy Helpline

  • Salvation Army

  • Special Olympics of Michigan

  • St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council

  • St. Joseph County United Way

  • Sturgis Area Community Foundation

  • Sturgis Chamber of Commerce

  • Sturgis Christian School

  • Sturgis Civic Players

  • Sturgis Council of the Arts

  • Sturgis Downtown Development Association

  • Sturgis Fest

  • Sturgis Girls Little League

  • Sturgis Gridiron Club

  • Sturgis Historical Museum

  • Sturgis Lions Club

  • Sturgis Little League Softball

  • Sturgis Public Schools

  • Sturgis Travel Soccer Club

  • Sturgis Youth & Family

  • Sturgis Youth for Christ

  • Thurston Woods Village

  • Tri-State Gymnastics

  • White Pigeon Schools