progressive is a Best Places to Work Company!
Progressive is proud to have been named the 2023 Plastics News Best Places to Work runner-up. The announcement was made February 28th, at the Plastics News Executive Forum, where company owners Glenn and Don Starkey accepted the award.
“With all we have gone through in the past three years, our biggest concern is knowing that our culture is still intact. Through the PN BPTW survey, we confirmed that our ProCompers have held it together,” said Don Starkey when accepting the award crediting the company’s 70-plus employees for making this award possible.
Progressive works to have the best team in place to meet the needs of the best molders and mold builders in the industry. Glenn Starkey added, “Our employees embrace our customer-centric culture, and with the best customers in the world, we dedicate this award to you!”
To see the complete list of Plastics News 2023 Best Places to Work finalists, which were published on January 23rd, click HERE.
View the lighthearted speech given by Don Starkey (above left) and Glenn Starky (above right) at the 2023 Plastics News Executive Forum after receiving the 2023 BPTW Award.
What is the Plastics News Best Places To Work Program?
Plastics News’ Best Places to Work is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys your employees for their perspective. Companies that meet certain criteria are considered a Plastics News Best Places to Work.
To view eligibility requirements and complete program information, click HERE.
Our ProCompers Work Hard, and Play Harder!
2018 Best Places to Work Winner
Progressive Components received the first-place designation of Best Places to Work at the Plastics News Executive Forum, March 6th, 2018, in Naples, Florida. The company ranked number 2 in 2017, moving up to the number 1 spot in 2018 in a field of 17 finalists. View Don Starkey, Owner and Chairman of the Board, deliver the acceptance speech on behalf of the entire organization. Click HERE to learn more.
Progressive was selected as one of Plastics News 2023 Best Places to Work. We were asked to create a lip sync video to the song “Heart Wants What it Wants” to be included in a larger presentation featuring all of the 2023 PN Best Places to Work nominees. While our team loves to work hard, we also know how to play hard too!
Progressive was selected as one of Plastics News 2020 Best Places to Work. We were asked to create a lip sync video to the song “Sweet Caroline” to be included in a larger presentation featuring all of the 2020 PN Best Places to Work nominees. While our team loves to work hard, we also know how to play hard too!
Hear From Our Team
We collected thoughts from team members throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and proudly present them in the following video:
Employee Testimonials
"Employee centric culture (takes care of employees so employees can take care of customers). Opportunity to make an impact. Great sense of teamwork and working together to get things done and overcome obstacles."
"The company has created a fun, rewarding environment where hard work leads to results and recognition. The ownership and leadership team treat people like they would like to be treated and hold everyone to a uniform set of expectations. Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work - sharing both personal and work challenges and triumphs together."
"The employees. All have a common goal and want to succeed. Leadership thinks of fun ways to get everyone involved, whether it's random food trucks or the monthly meetings--it's a way to make work positive and see one another in this hybrid environment."
"The People, ProCompers are tremendous human beings. Progressive’s newly renovated headquarters building is an inspiring place to work and collaborate, but the flexibility we have to work from home or otherwise remotely as well is much appreciated. The perks and benefits and celebratory events offered by PRO are all wonderful."
"A healthy environment cultured by optimistic leaders who care about their employees."
"Great benefits are offered, sound market position for products offered and a collaborative teamwork."
"Culture - Employee centric, cooperative, supportive, work hard and have a little fun. Communication - Open and Transparent. Actions reflect culture and company values."
"The culture within the company is amazing. People are very friendly and will listen and help in whatever ways they can."
"Progressive Components is making a positive impact on the industry, enjoys working in a friendly and upbeat environment."
"Overall company culture. Employees are encouraged to develop themselves. High quality products and service."
"The company defines their goals well, so I have no doubt of what my contribution is to be and how it impacts my coworkers. The communication within the company is open and honest. We have a fun and enthusiastic working environment; we have monthly companywide meetings that encourage participation and provide insight into the company's health."
"The culture at Pro is second to none. The people are what makes it great! Everyone is genuinely happy! Happiness is contagious!"
"The culture here is second to none. The Company believes in its purpose and identity and shows that though its behavior and how it treats employees. There is a level of personal care for each and every employee that goes above and beyond just a job function."
"We function as one big family where the camaraderie is very high, leadership treats us with respect and genuinely cares about us all, customers hold our components and staff in high regard, (which is often and wonderful to hear). And, lastly, the flexibility with work/life balance as needed is appreciated."
"The work environment is great, you actually enjoy coming to work every day. We all take pride in working for this company, and it shows with how everyone comes to work and gives their best."
"Final day working at progressive for this summer, and it has been a truly great experience. I have learned so much about Progressive as a business and learned a lot about the business world in general. I have found my future career path through this job, and I am grateful for all the experience it has given me. I started this job Just hoping to get enough hours for my internship class for school. But doing this over the summer was so good to keep a good schedule. Starting something new is always nerve racking, but Progressive made it way easier to ease into things. Thank you to Progressive for being a great mentor and thank you for this great experience!"