Progressive Engineering
About UsA Legacy of Excellence in Engineering Solutions
About Progressive Engineering
Since 1967, Progressive Engineering has been serving the Whakatane community and the surrounding district. Progressive Engineering is a highly regarded machine workshop, boasting skilled tradesmen and a diverse range of engineering capabilities, including general engineering, precision machining, parts overhaul, rebuilds, and maintenance.
Under the ownership of Mario Luca, a Whakatane local with a wealth of industry experience, Progressive Engineering continues to build upon its reputation for excellent workmanship and outstanding customer service. Mario and his team take pride in all their projects and their expertise enables them to customise a clever solution for any job. They can create drawings for your projects using CAD draft software, or work from yours, to produce your precision components to exact specifications for the best possible cost.
Quality, Innovation, and Integrity
Our Core Values
Quality
We prioritize delivering the highest quality in every project, ensuring precision and reliability.
Innovation
We embrace challenges and ‘thinking outside the box’ to provide cost-effective solutions for your project, using our precision machinery and design software.
Customer Focus
We build long-term relationships with our clients by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and honesty, ensuring trust and integrity in all our dealings.
Supporting Precision and Efficiency
Equipment and Capabilities
• Manual & CNC Milling Machine 3 axis: Our milling machines offer powerful precision machining allowing us to create complex shapes and detailed parts with accuracy.
• Manual & CNC Lathe: Our lathes are capable of handling a wide range of turning operations, to produce your precision components to exact specifications with 630mm swing and 3m between centers.
• Vertical Slotter: Our vertical slotter is ideal for creating keyways, slots, and grooves with precision and consistency, enhancing the functionality of machined components.
• Light Fabrication: We work with steel, copper, aluminium, and bronze, to construct, shape and assemble various metal components.
• CAD Design Tools: CAD tools are used to create the most reliable and cost-effective solutions for your unique industry and application.
• Overhead Gantry Crane: A 2-ton lift capacity, our overhead gantry ensures efficient lifting, handling, and movement of heavy materials and equipment.
Specialised Precision Machining Services
Comprehensive Engineering Solutions
Machining
General Engineering
Light Fabrication
Pump & Equipment Overhaul
Hydraulic Cylinder Service / Rebuilds / Manufacture
Welding
Transparency
Clear and honest job cost management. Our detailed job cost estimating and management processes provide full visibility into where every dollar is spent on your projects. This transparency helps you understand and control your project’s financial aspects.
Communication
Direct and open communication. We work closely with our clients to deliver exactly what is needed. If project scopes change, we promptly address these changes and keep you informed every step of the way.
Planning
Thorough project management from start to finish. We emphasize meticulous forward planning to minimize risks and maximize efficiency. Our strategic approach ensures that each project is well-organized and executed smoothly.
