About Us

Productive Resources delivers flexible engineering resources to drive innovation and efficiency for our customers.

Who we are

Our company was founded by and continues to be led by engineers. We are problem solvers, product developers and “technology geeks” who are driven to help make products better and processes more efficient. Our technical talent is driven by innovation and solving challenges to help our clients profit and grow.
We have flexible resources ranging from short-term consulting to long-term engineering programs. Our engineering resources are dispersed across the globe, enabling us to provide the talent to solve problems wherever and whenever client needs arise.
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We pride ourselves as being a trusted partner, forming strong collaborations with our customers.

90% of our work is from repeat clients!

Our demonstrated transparency and integrity ensures the value we bring. As a result, over 90% of our work is from repeat clients.
Mechanical Design

Design Ownership

PR assumes complete responsibility for a component or system. The focus is on reducing the total cost of ownership, emphasizing accountability and commitment to deliver optimal solutions.

Managed/Advisor Services

PR assumes full ownership of delivering a service or function within the client’s operation. Leveraging its own intellectual property, PR executes functions based on pre-defined service levels specific to the service in question. PR takes accountability for continuous improvement in outcomes and ongoing optimization.
Aerospace

Project-Based Approach

PR is responsible for defining the cost, effort, and timeline required to complete the specified project deliverables. Shared responsibility is established based on the scope and service level definitions, fostering a collaborative and accountable project environment. While PR contributes to the client’s intellectual property, the IP is owned by the client.

Placement Model

Within the placement model, PR provides the engineering resources and the clients retain project and productivity management responsibilities. PR assumes the management of shared services and takes ownership of delivering specific services or functions within the client’s operation. All intellectual property generated is owned by the client.

Our Mission

  • We serve our customers and engage their vision.
  • We operate with transparency and integrity.
  • We value our people and the contributions they make to their community.

Our Core Values

  • Great people are the center of our business and make us succeed.
  • We are a trusted partner and collaborator to our customers.
  • We embrace diversity and inclusion.
  • We are not afraid to move fast and try new things to grow.

Company Milestones

For over 20 years, Productive Resources has acted as a trusted partner and leader in innovation across industries.

2001

Productive Resources is Founded

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2004

Opened New Headquarters in Springfield, IL

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2009

Establishment of 8 Regional Locations for Services

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2016

Launched Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Services

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2016

Recognized as Fortune 100 Company Diversity Supplier of the Year

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2017

Accredited as a Woman-Owned Small Business

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2018

Opened Technical Center in Waterloo, Iowa

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2018

Launched Defense Business

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2019

Awarded Fortune 100 Company Indirect Materials & Services Supplier of the Year

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2021

Launched Global Engineering Resources Support Model

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2023

Recognized as a Fortune 100 Company Partner Level Supplier for the 7th Year in a Row

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2024

Ranked on the Inc. 5000 as one of Americas Fastest-Growing Companies 

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