Overview

Progressive Surface, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1968. It designs and builds automated surface treatment equipment, including shot peening, grit blasting, thermal spraying, and ultra-high-pressure waterjet cleaning systems. The company employs between 100 and 200 people and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment markets. In September 2025, it installed a shot peening system at Purdue University's Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories.

At a glance

What Progressive Surface, Inc. makes

The company holds ISO 9001 certification and ITAR registration, and its listed product areas include shot peening, grit blasting, thermal spraying, and waterjet cleaning systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Coating, CNC Machining, Machining, Welding, Sensor, Transmission, Gear (source: progressivesurface.com).

Certifications

Progressive Surface, Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — progressivesurface.com

• ITAR registered — progressivesurface.com

Trade and customs footprint

Recent public reporting describes the company designing a fully automated abrasive blasting system for aerospace surface preparation in 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 93 inbound shipments across 8 foreign suppliers, with top origins including India · Belgium · Israel · China.

Latest developments

• 2026-09-24 — As aerospace manufacturers continue to face labor shortages, production capacity constraints, and increasing throughput demands, Progressive Surface has designed a fully automated abrasive blasting system that streamlines surface preparation operations. | Progressive Surface, Inc. (linkedin.com)

• 2026-05-14 — We’re proud to present our innovative automatic tool changer, engineered for critical rotating aircraft engine parts for shot peening. The extreme conditions demanded meticulous attention to every detail and extensive testing to … | Progressive Surface, Inc. (linkedin.com)

• 2026-03-05 — The ICI is pleased to welcome Progressive Surface, Inc. as a new Supplier Member. (linkedin.com)

• 2025-09-17 — Progressive Surface Installs Shot Peening System at Purdue University - Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL) - Purdue University (purdue.edu)

Facilities

Progressive Surface, Inc. is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Grand Rapids, Michigan — sourceready.com

Company details

Progressive Surface is privately owned, with an estimated annual revenue band of $10 to $50 million. Progressive Surface, Inc. was founded in 1968, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 58 years in operation (founded 1968). Holds ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Progressive Surface, Inc. make?

Progressive Surface, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1968. It designs and builds automated surface treatment equipment, including shot peening, grit blasting, thermal spraying, and ultra-high-pressure waterjet cleaning systems. The company employs between 100 and 200 people and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment markets. In September 2025, it installed a shot peening system at Purdue University's Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories.

Where is Progressive Surface, Inc. headquartered?

Progressive Surface, Inc. is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan (4695 Danvers Dr SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49512).

When was Progressive Surface, Inc. founded?

Progressive Surface, Inc. was founded in 1968.

How big is Progressive Surface, Inc.?

Progressive Surface, Inc. has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does Progressive Surface, Inc. hold?

Progressive Surface, Inc. lists ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Progressive Surface, Inc. import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 93 inbound shipments for Progressive Surface, Inc., with top origins including India · Belgium · Israel · China.

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