35 Years of Building Stronger Communities in the Upper Valley with Hypertherm Associates
At Hypertherm Associates, with headquarters located in Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire and manufacturing offices around the world, workers are building some of the most advanced industrial cutting tech. Their plasma and waterjet systems help construct everything from aircraft and train cars to giant wind turbines.
For more than three decades, Hypertherm has also been committed to building strong communities right here in New Hampshire.
A Legacy of Partnership
Hypertherm’s partnership with United Way began in 1989, when founder Dick Couch and his wife, Barbara, launched the company’s first Workplace Giving Campaign. What started as an effort to integrate charitable giving into company culture has grown into an enduring and transformative partnership.
Over the last 35+ years:
- Over $4 million was raised through employee donations and employer matching to support local community needs.
- Hypertherm’s HOPE Foundation expanded Granite United Way’s grant capacity to support children, veterans, seniors, and those with disabilities living with food and housing insecurity.
- Employees have been empowered to direct their donations to specific causes that matter most to them personally.
Engaging Every Employee & Every Shift
Hypertherm provides hands-on involvement opportunities for every team member and every shift. Employees actively participate in the annual Workplace Giving Campaign and Day of Caring volunteer event. There are also supply drive opportunities specifically tailored for 3rd-shift employees, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to give back.
Shared Values & Real Impact
Hypertherm partners with Granite United Way to support local, critical needs in the Upper Valley, including food and housing security, substance use disorder programs, STEM education, and early childhood initiatives. Together, we are ensuring that critical resources reach those most in need.
“At Hypertherm Associates, our Cultural Principles of Care, Trust, Commitment, and Teamwork guide everything we do. We see those principles reflected in the dedicated work of the Granite United Way, which is why we are proud to support the United Way through our annual Workplace Giving Campaign.”
— Jenny Levy, EVP, People and Corporate Responsibility
Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter
As Granite United Way marks 100 years of serving communities, we know that our corporate partnerships are essential to building stronger, healthier communities for the next 100.
If your business is interested in partnering with us to make a difference in your community