Progressive Electronics officially takes Tempo name

Nov. 29, 2001
November 29, 2001 Now called Tempo-Mesa, the company's products will also transition to the Tempo brand name.

The company long known as Progressive Electronics has officially taken the Tempo name. The company is now called Tempo-Mesa.

Textron Inc. acquired Progressive Electronics in October 1999. Equipment under the Progressive brand name will be transitioning to the Tempo brand name and label over the next several months. Tempo-Mesa continues to operate from its location at 325 South Eldorado in Mesa, AZ. Telephone numbers remain (480) 966-2931 and (800) 528-8224.

Established in 1971 with the original patented tones and probes, the former Progressive Electronics develops products for voice and data communications, electrical, electronics, HVAC, security alarm, and irrigation industries.

Information about Tempo-Mesa and other Tempo companies is available from the Tempo Web site, www.tempo.textron.com.