Scholarships
We award annual scholarships to promising engineering and technology students. Our goal is to support the next generation of builders and innovators who will push the field of motion technology forward.
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Trusted by top brands
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Our Mission
Making Automation Easy.
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Our Vision
To be the world’s most trusted partner for motion technology — unlocking new innovations and possibilities for creators, businesses, and industries everywhere.
Through reliable products, engineering expertise, and a commitment to exceptional support, we empower customers worldwide to achieve more, build more, and imagine more.
Who We Are
A motion control company built for every scale of builder.
Progressive Automations specializes in linear motion technology - electric linear actuators, control systems, standing desks, TV lifts, and lifting columns. We serve everyone from individual builders to major OEMs across automotive, marine, medical, and industrial sectors.
Engineered in Canada.
Trusted since 2008.
We combine Canadian engineering with global manufacturing expertise to deliver reliable linear motion solutions. Select products are manufactured in Canada using globally sourced components, with quality assurance built into every step.
Up to 3,822 lbs.
Dynamic force across our actuator lineup
From compact micro actuators to heavy-duty models, find the right force for your application.
50+
Countries served worldwide
Helping builders and businesses around the world bring their motion projects to life.
18 months
Standard linear actuator warranty
Standard 18-month coverage for linear actuators, with technical support to help you along the way.
What We Stand For
Four values. Every product, Every order.
The principles that shape how we engineer, how we sell, and how we show up — from a maker ordering one actuator to an OEM running a production line.
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Find the Best Solution
We understand each customer’s needs and priorities and work together to find the right solution for you and your customer.02
Drive Quality Performance
Work as a team to deliver high-quality products, excellent service and strong business performance.03
Be Fair, Be Kind
To each other and everyone we work with.04
Be Forward Thinking
We reach to the future, always looking for opportunities to learn and improve our product range, service, partnerships etc.
The Progressive Story
A gap in the market.
A company built to fill it.
Progressive Automations began with one observation: the motion industry wasn’t built for everyone. Here’s how we’ve grown since.
Ajay Arora & Vlad Kovalyov
Co-founders
2008
Making linear motion accessible
Vlad Kovalyov and Ajay Arora founded Progressive Automations to make linear actuators available to builders and businesses without high minimum order requirements.2018
Expanding into ergonomic workspaces
Progressive Desk launched, bringing our actuator expertise to electric standing desks and ergonomic workspace solutions.2022
Strengthening our commitment to quality
Progressive Automations achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, formalizing our quality management processes and commitment to continual improvement.Today
Canadian engineering. Global reach.
We serve customers in more than 50 countries with linear actuators, control systems, and lifting solutions. Select products are manufactured in Canada using globally sourced components, supported by our engineering and technical teams.
CAHEAD OFFICEMetro Vancouver, British Columbia
Engineered in Canada
Engineered in Canada.
Trusted since 2008.
Our products are engineered in Metro Vancouver and supported by a global manufacturing network. Selected products are assembled and quality-checked in Canada, while components and finished products are sourced globally to give customers the right balance of quality, availability, and flexibility.
Engineering & R&D
Product design, prototyping, and lineup development run out of our own BC engineering team.
Canadian Assembly & QA
Selected products are assembled and quality-checked in Canada as part of our commitment to consistent performance and reliability.
ISO 9001 Quality System
Documented quality processes support every stage, from incoming inspection to final testing.
Warranty & Progressive Care
Standard coverage is included with eligible products, with optional extended protection available for added peace of mind.
Why Progressive
The right solution, without the complexity.
Going above and beyond means more than saying yes. We have the engineering expertise, customization capabilities, and operational flexibility to turn requirements into working solutions.
Customization
Built around your application. Choose the stroke length, force, IP rating, feedback, connectors, cable length, and other specifications you need. We help tailor the solution to your application.Engineering support
Expert help from selection to integration. Our experienced engineering team helps you choose the right components, confirm compatibility, and integrate them into your application with confidence.One Unit to OEM scale
From one build to full-scale production. Whether you need a single unit, a customized solution, or volume quantities, you get the same technical support, specification process, and quality standards.In-House R&D
Designed, tested, and improved in-house. Our engineers develop, test, and optimize products based on real application needs, helping us bring practical new solutions to market faster.
The people behind the products
Engineers, innovators, and a team that likes Fridays.
Our team is full of people from various backgrounds, including our talented engineers who design, optimize and advise on our products. Every person in the Progressive family is truly valued, and has a keen interest in bringing innovative ideas to the table.
While working hard is a great trait to have, we like to enjoy ourselves too. From company outings and monthly complimentary lunches, to Fun Fridays and internal competitions, maintaining positive morale is high on our list of priorities.
Progressive Impact
Fueled by technology, driven by compassion.
95%
of our packaging is recyclable
$40K
engineering scholarships awarded
31
student projects sponsored
Sponsorships
We sponsor engineering projects, teams, and community initiatives across North America -providing products, funding, and technical support to bring ideas to life that make a real-world difference.
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Donations
We contribute to our communities’ well-being by donating products, volunteering, and providing financial assistance.
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One family.
Two distinct solutions.
Progressive Automations built the motion control platform. Progressive Desk brought that same precision to the places we work every day.
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Linear motion for every application
Where it all began. Electric linear actuators, control systems, PLC integration, and motion accessories - engineered for industrial, agricultural, medical, marine, and DIY applications. 22 lbs to 3,000 lbs of force.
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Actuator expertise applied to your workspace
Electric standing desks, desk converters, TV lifts, and lifting columns - built with 15+ years of actuator technology behind every product.
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Let's Build It
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you're building. Our engineering team will find the right solution — or build one from scratch.