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The Progressive Group
09/30/2024
The demand for top-tier audio in RVs, boats, and powersports vehicles continues to grow as outdoor enthusiasts seek high-performance audio experiences to match their adventures and look for ways to upfit and customize their vehicles. Patrick is proud to empower The Progressive Group, a consumer wholesale electronics distributor and manufacturers’ representative offering innovative, high-quality audio and electronic solutions through both retail and OEM channels.
Founded in 1998 in Grand Rapids, Mich., The Progressive Group has been a leader in consumer electronics for over 26 years, offering best-in-class audio, visual, and accessory products for the RV, marine, UTV, motorcycle, automotive, housing, and industrial markets. As a leading player in the field, The Progressive Group’s primary goal is to provide its customers in the retail, custom integration wholesale, OEM, and commercial channels with a broad mix of brands and products to increase their profitability, sell-through, and help them stay competitive in a demanding and rapidly evolving market.
Since joining the Patrick family of brands in 2016, The Progressive Group has continued to expand its footprint and capabilities. Today, The Progressive Group boasts over 80 sales professionals and ten strategically located distribution centers, making them the largest audio/visual representative and distribution group in the U.S. Their customers include world-class RV, boat, and powersports manufacturers, as well as key retail customers including Harley-Davidson and Polaris Authorized Dealerships, ABC Warehouse, Car Toys, and sites like Crutchfield.com and JBTools.com.
Their product offerings are comprehensive, ranging from audio solutions and lighting control to security and GPS tracking, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of world-class OEMs and their 4,000+ strong retail customer base. Additionally, The Progressive Group’s dedication to quality is evident in their meticulous approach to system design, rigorous quality checks, and a 98% on-time dealer record. The backbone of The Progressive Group’s success is an educated, solution-based sales staff that provides innovative marketing resources and a consultative sales approach to its business partners.
With a proven track record of excellence, The Progressive Group continues to set the standard in the industry.
