PGM Corporation
PGM (Precision Grinding and Manufacturing Corp.) was founded in 1967 by William C. Hockenberger as a contract machining company specializing in difficult-to-source parts and assemblies. Today, the company's primary markets include the medical and aerospace industries, business systems, and the military.
PGM is a second generation family business. The founder,William Hockenberger, serves as Chairman of the Board. Four brothers- Michael Hockenberger, Todd Hockenberger, Jeff Hockenberger, and Doug Cauwels- are members of the second generation actively involved in the firm. A third generation works at the company during summers.
PGM Corporation employs 181 people at its main headquarters in Rochester and a facility in Manchester, NH.
The company contributes to various charities in the Rochester area, including The United Way, Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, and the MCC Foundation.