PQI’s Strategic Expansion into New Mexico: A Highly Skilled Metrology Team for the Southwest

A Leading Metrology Provider Poised for Growth

Productivity Quality, Inc. (PQI) is a trusted name in metrology solutions, delivering calibration, contract inspection, training, and precision measurement equipment to manufacturers for over 30 years. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota—with regional centers in Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah—PQI is the exclusive distributor for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence across the Rocky Mountain states.

From coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and vision systems to portable arms and laser trackers, PQI delivers cutting-edge technologies alongside accredited services. Now, with its latest expansion into Albuquerque, New Mexico, PQI is bringing its unique brand of expertise and equipment closer to companies in the Southwest.

Why New Mexico?

Recognizing rising demand across New Mexico and neighboring states, PQI just opened a new regional office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility will provide the same hands-on support, live demonstrations, and engineering expertise that have become hallmarks of its other locations.

The decision to expand was driven by a clear trend: increasing demand from customers seeking local access to advanced inspection technologies and calibration services. New Mexico’s strong base of technical industries, including the prestigious Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory, coupled with its access to regional supply chains, made it a natural choice.

“For many of our customers, time and logistics matter. Opening a full-service location in New Mexico allows us to offer hands-on support, faster service, and closer partnerships,” says Matt Rindal, President of PQI.

The new location extends PQI’s coverage into southern Colorado, New Mexico, western Texas, and Arizona, eliminating long-distance equipment shipping and making training and support far more accessible.

What the New Mexico Location Offers

PQI’s new facility will replicate key elements of its successful centers in Denver and Salt Lake City. Customers can expect a working showroom featuring live equipment such as CMMs, vision multisensor systems, portable measuring arms, and laser trackers—allowing for proof-of-concept testing and interactive demonstrations.

In a significant addition to the Albuquerque site, the facility will also house Haas CNC machines, offered in partnership with Productivity Inc. These machines, widely recognized for their reliability and performance, are supported locally by Sales Engineer Danny White, who represents Productivity’s machine tool division. The inclusion of Haas machining centers enhances the facility’s value as a cross-disciplinary technology hub—where customers can not only evaluate precision metrology equipment but also explore machining solutions under one roof.

The site also serves as a demonstration and support center for Productivity’s Tooling division, represented locally by David Smith. Smith and the tooling team bring expertise in cutting tools, work holding, and shop-floor efficiency solutions. Their involvement ensures that local manufacturers have access to an integrated ecosystem of manufacturing technologies—from spindle to inspection—supported by experts in each domain.

“There isn’t another machine tool line in the Western U.S. that offers metrology, tooling, and automation under one umbrella like Productivity does,” says Keith Summers, PQI CEO. “Customers benefit from real engineering depth across all aspects of manufacturing.”

A Proven Model of Collaboration

PQI’s strength lies in its application engineers—highly trained professionals who help customers integrate systems, train staff, and extract maximum value from their investments.

As Hexagon’s exclusive regional distributor in the Rocky Mountain states, PQI supports the full suite of Hexagon hardware and software solutions, including PC-DMIS, Inspire, GeoMagic and Volume Graphics.

Beyond its partnership with Hexagon, PQI has also established a strategic alliance with RX Solutions, a leading French manufacturer of industrial CT scanning systems. These advanced systems enable non-destructive testing, internal feature analysis, porosity detection, and assembly verification—all essential for industries like aerospace, additive manufacturing, and medical devices.

Growth Through Integration

PQI’s expansion into New Mexico builds on a deliberate strategy of technical depth and geographic reach. A key milestone in that strategy came in 2001, when PQI acquired Advanced Inspection Services (AIS), a respected firm specializing in red-light inspection, CT scanning, and contract metrology services.

That acquisition gave PQI new capabilities in third-party validation and high-resolution internal part analysis. Today, the combination of tactile measurement, vision inspection, and CT scanning allows PQI to offer a comprehensive approach to part validation—especially for regulated and complex parts.

A New Headquarters Anchored in Capability

In December 2024, PQI celebrated the opening of its new 55,000-square-foot headquarters in Plymouth, Minnesota. The facility co-locates PQI and AIS under one roof and features a 7,500-square-foot contract inspection lab, dedicated CT scanning suite, electronic calibration lab, and classrooms for GD&T and metrology boot camps.

The new Albuquerque center draws on that same model, scaled to regional needs. Live equipment, expert-led training, and integrated engineering support are all available locally, allowing manufacturers in the Southwest to gain direct access to advanced tools without needing to travel across the country.

Visionary, Hands-On Leadership

PQI’s expansion is led by CEO Keith Summers and President Matt Rindal, second-generation leaders who bring a blend of metrology expertise and strategic business insight.

Keith, who began his career in applications engineering and system integration, remains closely involved in daily operations and customer engagement. Matt, with a background in business and engineering, has emphasized digital transformation and scalable infrastructure.

Together, they’ve grown PQI from a three-person startup into a team of 130 employees with over $40 million in annual sales. Their shared vision—of combining best-in-class technology with trusted expertise and local support—continues to guide the company’s regional expansion.

Serving the Southwest: Immediate Value for Local Manufacturers

The Albuquerque facility offers immediate benefits to New Mexico manufacturers and their neighbors:

• Live equipment demos for CMMs, vision systems, and portable arms

• Third-party inspection services, available on-site, for parts lacking internal validation resources, supported locally by lead engineer Connor Stueber

• Metrology training, including boot camps and CMM programming courses

• In-house calibration, minimizing downtime and shipping costs

• Support for Haas and other machine tool lines, led by Danny White

• Tooling consultations and process optimization, supported by David Smith and the Productivity Tooling Division

This all-in-one approach reduces friction in the procurement, training, and integration cycle—helping manufacturers make faster decisions, troubleshoot challenges, and scale operations with confidence.

Why This Expansion Matters

PQI’s Albuquerque office is more than a new location—it’s a strategic commitment to serving the Southwest with world-class tools and expertise. With exclusive access to Hexagon technologies, cutting-edge CT systems from RX Solutions, and machine tool integration through Productivity Inc., PQI offers unmatched value across the entire measurement and machining spectrum.

The facility bridges the gap between advanced metrology and practical implementation, giving customers real-world solutions to complex challenges. Whether it’s setting up a new CMM program, evaluating a CNC machining center, or running a CT scan to verify an internal assembly, PQI is positioned to deliver.

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To learn more about PQI’s expansion into Albuquerque, New Mexico, contact:

PQI: Matt Rindal; matt.rindal@pqi.net

Productivity Inc: Danny White; dwhite@productivity.com

Productivity Tooling: David Smith; dwsmith@productivity.com