What Progressive International does

Progressive International is a privately held housewares company founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kent, Washington, that designs, brands, and sells kitchen tools, gadgets, food-prep equipment, and food-storage products to consumer end-markets. Its product portfolio is organized into six registered sub-brands — ProKeeper+ (airtight food storage), ProKeeper (everyday storage/organization), PrepWorks (essential everyday tools), PrepSolutions (innovative prep tools), PL8 (professional-grade modern tools for enthusiast cooks), and SnapLock (on-the-go leak-proof storage) — addressing use cases across food preparation, baking, food storage, kitchen organization, and at-home entertaining.

The underlying technology is mechanical and materials-based rather than digital: products are built from stainless steel, silicone, and BPA-/phthalate-free plastics, differentiated by form-factor innovations such as collapsible storage (dish racks, colanders, food covers collapsing to roughly 1/3 of original size), magnetic nesting for measuring cups and spoons, airtight ProKeeper seals, and modular configurations such as detachable multi-function carriers. There are no software, smart-device, or connected components in the catalog. The SKU range spans approximately $8.99 to $119, with most products priced between $17.99 and $69.99.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce, with all sales flowing through the company's own online storefront at shop.progressiveintl.com. Products are sold as one-time unit purchases with free shipping on orders over $40, a one-year warranty, and a hassle-free returns policy. The company serves a horizontal consumer base of home cooks, bakers, and kitchen enthusiasts, with no named enterprise/B2B customers and no disclosed wholesale or retail distribution in the source data. Ownership, investor backing, revenue figures, and headcount composition (beyond a 51-100 employee range) are undisclosed.

Name

Progressive International

Website

https://progressiveintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Progressive International is a 50-year-old, Kent-based kitchen tools and gadgets company that designs and sells food-prep, storage, baking, and entertaining products under six registered sub-brands (ProKeeper+, ProKeeper, PrepWorks, PrepSolutions, PL8, SnapLock) direct-to-consumer via its own online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Houseware or Kitchen Tools

NAICS

Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing (332215)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen Gadgets & Tools Retail (CRACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

Keywords

• Kitchen tools
• Food storage containers
• Food preparation gadgets
• Collapsible kitchenware
• Measuring and baking tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Product Sales: Revenue generated through direct-to-consumer sales of kitchen tools and gadgets via their own e-commerce platform (shop.progressiveintl.com). Products are sold as one-time purchases at various price points, with free shipping on orders of $40 or more. The company offers a one-year warranty and hassle-free returns policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Progressive International designs, manufactures, and sells kitchen tools and gadgets — including airtight food storage containers, food preparation tools (choppers, slicers, graters), collapsible dish racks and colanders, magnetic measuring cups and spoons, baking accessories, and entertaining items — through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront under six sub-brands: ProKeeper+, ProKeeper, PrepWorks, PrepSolutions, PL8, and SnapLock.

Product overview

Progressive International is a kitchen tools and gadgets company that has been creating innovative products for over 50 years. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized under six distinct sub-brands: ProKeeper+ and ProKeeper (food storage and organization), PrepWorks and PrepSolutions (food preparation tools), PL8 (professional-grade kitchen gadgets), and SnapLock (on-the-go food storage). The product line includes airtight storage containers, measuring tools, choppers, slicers, mandolines, graters, peelers, can openers, baking accessories, entertaining items, and organization solutions. Products are designed for consumers ranging from everyday home cooks to professional chefs, with emphasis on functionality, durability, and space-saving features like collapsible designs and magnetic nesting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrepSolutions: Innovation in food preparation
• SnapLock
• ProKeeper+
• PrepWorks
• PL8

Products and services

• ProKeeper+ Airtight food storage containers designed to keep ingredients fresher for longer, featuring unique seals and stackable designs for home bakers and chefs.
• ProKeeper Food storage containers and organizational tools for everyday kitchen use, including specialized containers such as guacamole keepers and cookie keepers.
• PrepWorks Essential kitchen tools at affordable prices for all skill levels, featuring everyday items and unique accessories that make food prep easier.
• PrepSolutions Innovative food preparation tools designed to bring efficiency and joy to the kitchen, featuring products such as onion choppers, graters, and microwave accessories.
• PL8 Professional-grade kitchen tools with sophisticated design and innovative features, engineered with quality materials for passionate cooks seeking to upgrade their kitchen.
• SnapLock On-the-go food storage containers with stackable, leak-proof designs for eating quality food anywhere, anytime.
• Pie & Entertainment Carrier SnapLock carrier for conveniently carrying and displaying pies, chilled appetizers, brownies, and cakes. Measures 11 inches x 11 inches, dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe, BPA and Phthalate free.
• Microwave Collapsible Food Cover PrepSolutions microwave accessory that keeps microwave ovens clean and splatter-free, expanding to 2.75 inches high and collapsing flat for storage.
• Compact Microwave Multi-Mat 9.5-inch silicone mat for use as microwave mat, splatter guard, jar opener, hot pad, trivet, and utensil rest with honeycomb pattern for secure grip.
• Powdered Sugar ProKeeper+ Airtight storage container for powdered sugar with magnetic stainless steel dusting spoon included and measurement markings up to 8 cups.
• Onion Chopper PrepSolutions chopper that creates perfectly diced onions without tears, featuring 2-cup capacity with measurement markings and cleaning comb included.
• 2-Way Grate & Measure PrepSolutions tool for grating cheese, produce, and chocolate vertically or horizontally with removable 2-cup measuring container.
• Dual-Speed Chop & Whip Prepworks 6-cup capacity kitchen gadget with 2-speed settings for chopping salsas and mincing onions, or whipping cream and dressings.
• 3 Piece Dough Press Set Set for making hand pies, dumplings, empanadas with 4, 5, and 6 inch diameter sizes featuring crimped edge design to seal fillings.
• 6-in-1 Multi Opener Tool that opens 6 types of seals including safety seals, pull tabs, bottle caps, bottle tops, jar lids, and bags with comfortable grip.
• Canning Essentials Set 3-piece canning set including one-handed Jar Lifter, Magnetic Lid Lifter, and Canning Funnel with measurement markings.
• Perfect Burger Press Set Press and storage system for six 1/4 or 1/3 pound burger patties with dimple design to maintain shape during cooking.
• 7-Piece Grate, Slice & Store Set Multi-functional set combining coarse grater, fine grater, straight slicer, julienne slicer, and handguard for versatile food prep.
• Collapsible Dish Rack Large 16 x 19 inch countertop dish rack with snap-on reversible drain board that collapses to 1/3 of original size for storage.
• 4-Piece Magnetic Measuring Cups Set includes 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup measuring cups with magnetic nesting capabilities for organized storage.
• Thin Apple Slicer 16-piece apple slicer and corer with stainless steel blades, safety cover, and wide handles for easy slicing.
• 8-Piece Apple Slicer Wedge & Pop 8-slice apple slicer and corer with stainless steel blades and safety cover to protect fingers during use.
• Multi-Purpose Silicone Mat 100% platinum silicone mat (16.5 x 11.9 inches) for baking, roasting, cooling, or use as trivet, drying rack, and non-skid layer.
• Multi-Function Silicone Lids
• Guacamole ProKeeper
• Comfort Grip Can Opener
• 3-Quart Silicone Collapsible Colander
• Tower Fry Cutter
• Collapsible Over-the-Sink 6 Qt Colander
• Egg Beater
• Silicone Measuring Cups Set
• Dual Peeler
• 5-Piece Magnetic Measuring Spoons

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed to keep food fresher longer through airtight storage technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OXO: OXO is a leading kitchen tools and gadgets brand offering ergonomic prep gadgets, food storage, and organization products. It is the closest direct comparison to Progressive International given overlapping product categories (choppers, measuring tools, food storage) and a similar premium-positioned DTC plus retail distribution strategy.
• Simplehuman: Simplehuman produces premium kitchen tools and organization products, including sensor-activated and space-saving designs. It overlaps with Progressive International on food storage, organization, and kitchen prep categories and shares a DTC-anchored distribution model.
• Joseph Joseph: Joseph Joseph is a UK-based kitchen tools brand known for design-forward, space-saving, and color-coded gadgets such as collapsible colanders, nesting measuring tools, and mandolines. It directly overlaps with Progressive International's collapsible and magnetic-nesting product platforms and DTC-first distribution.
• Chef'n: Chef'n designs and markets intuitive kitchen gadgets such as garlic presses, veggie choppers, salad spinners, and hand-held tools. It is a direct comp to Progressive International's PrepWorks/PrepSolutions portfolio of single-purpose food prep gadgets.

Emerging players

• Tovolo: Tovolo specializes in fun, design-forward kitchen gadgets and tools (silicone spatulas, ice trays, prep tools). It is an emerging player with narrower SKU focus that intersects with Progressive International's gadget categories.
• Prepara: Prepara is an emerging kitchen tools brand focused on compact, modern prep and storage solutions (juicers, herb keepers, oil sprayers). It competes in adjacent gadget niches and shares Progressive International's emphasis on space-saving, single-purpose products.

Broad incumbents

• KitchenAid: KitchenAid (Whirlpool) is a broad incumbent kitchen brand spanning major appliances, countertop appliances, and kitchen tools/gadgets. Its accessories and tools line overlaps with Progressive International across prep and storage, but it operates as a much larger portfolio company.
• Farberware: Farberware is a legacy mass-market kitchen brand selling cutlery, tools, cookware, and small kitchenware. It overlaps with Progressive International's manual tool and prep categories and competes on price in mass and grocery channels.
• Cuisinart: Cuisinart is a wide-ranging kitchen brand offering cookware, small appliances, and kitchen tools. Its prep tools and food storage categories overlap with Progressive International, but as part of a broader product mix.
• Rachael Ray: Rachael Ray (formerly Meyer Corporation) markets a mass-market kitchenware line covering tools, cookware, and food storage. It competes with Progressive International at mass price points, particularly against the PrepWorks and ProKeeper value tiers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/progressiveintl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/progressive-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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