FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2020

For more information please contact:
Zenagui Brahim
President, NH MEP
603-226-3200
zenaguib@nhmep.org

Newport, NH – After years of continuous growth, Progressive Manufacturing, Inc. announces the purchase of a manufacturing facility located in Newport, New Hampshire. With significant improvements over the past few months, the renovated facility, offices, and warehouse are now home to Progressive Manufacturing and its fireplace brand, SÓLAS Contemporary Fire. Both businesses are fully operational at the new headquarters as of October 26, 2020. The address is:

Progressive Manufacturing Inc.
452 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH 03773

With over 40,000+ square feet, the new facility has doubled Progressive Manufacturing’s space. The move provides a unique opportunity to create a modern manufacturing workplace, streamline production, and create a new showroom for the SÓLAS brand of fireplace products.

“We are very excited about this move and to have our very own facility,” said Patrick Moynihan, Founder and President of Progressive Manufacturing and SÓLAS. “It has been an objective for some time – to create a space for success and to enable future growth. We look forward to servicing our current customers with the same precision that we always have and feel this move will propel us positively into 2021 and beyond.”

About Progressive Manufacturing/SÓLAS: Progressive Manufacturing, Inc. is a family-owned and operated manufacturing company, now located in Newport, NH. Founded in 1999, Progressive Manufacturing has established a reputation for top quality work for precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and contract manufacturing. Progressive Manufacturing is the parent company of SÓLAS, a contemporary fireplace brand and industry leader of innovative hearth products and technologies.

Contact:

Lori Decato-Metz
Progressive Manufacturing, Inc.
603.298.5778
admin@progressive-mfg.com

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172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH  03301

Phone: 603-226-3200

The New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, political affiliation or belief. This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational and training programs and activities. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

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