Founded in 1973, Washington-based Progressive International has one mission - to create innovative kitchen tools and gadgets that make food preparation fast and fun; the company strives to understand the needs of today's cooks and offer stylish solutions with no-nonsense functionality. A source for a wide range of functional, inventive and fun kitchen gadgets and cooking tools, the company understands the kitchen is the heart of the home. Goods are marketed under several brands; the prepworks collection is about convenience and control of everyday meal preparation for the busy home cook. The colorful items are rich with innovative features and are intended to contribute to a healthier lifestyle by offering budget friendly solutions for the kitchen. Selections include seafood scissors; egg slicers; collapsible salad bowls; onion choppers; collapsible lettuce keepers; gelatin mold rings; collapsible cake and cupcake carriers; salad spinners and more.