Metal fabricator for the Heavy Duty Truck, Defense, Automotive and Specialty Vehicle Industries.
Specialize in low to medium volume stampings and assemblies. Our core capabilities are:
- Fabricate, precision laser cut, turret punch, press brake form, stamp, weld, machine and assemble.
- Specialize in low to medium volume: 50,000 parts or less per year (not a prototype firm).
- Able to launch quickly with little or no tooling costs.
- Systems in place to manage a high number of launches within a strict lead time.
- Can launch a single part or a number of different parts simultaneously.
- Work with stainless steel, aluminum, high strength steels and more.
- ISO Certified. Awarded Daimler’s “Masters of Quality” three years in a row.
- Capable of JIT delivery.
- Proud suppliers to Daimler Trucks, Isuzu, and General Dynamics, just to name a few.
Keywords: metal fab; fabrication; steel fab; stamping; laser cut; welding; metal fabricator;
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
54 Years
What is your primary product or service?
Progressive Metal is a parts fabricator:
- Fabricate, precision laser cut, turret punch, press brake form, stamp, weld, machine and assemble.
- Specialize in low to medium volume: 50,000 pieces or less per year (not a prototype firm).
- Able to launch quickly with little or no tooling costs.
- Systems in place to manage a high number of launches within a strict lead time.
- Can launch a single part or a number of different parts simultaneously.
- Work with stainless steel, aluminum, high strength steels and more.
- ISO TS 16949 Certified. Awarded Daimler’s “Masters of Quality” three years in a row.
- Capable of JIT delivery.
- Proud suppliers to Daimler Trucks, Isuzu, and General Dynamics, just to name a few.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have grown, and continue to grow, because of the high standards we set internally to assure a satisfied customer. All of our processes are geared toward that goal … total product excellence.
For over 50 years we have accepted the many challenges thrown our way by demanding customers … and our reputation for on-time delivery, benchmark quality standards and impeccable service makes it very clear WHY we’ve been in business for over 50 years. It has to be this way at Progressive Metal.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Locations in Ferndale and Warren.
Which areas do you service?
We service a number of industries including: Heavy Trucking, Defense; Agricultural; Commercial Truck; many Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers; Energy;
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Julie Borman, Chairman
Eric Borman, President