About ProPlate®
Four decades of precision electroplating for medical devices and mission-critical components, engineered in Anoka, Minnesota.
Who We Are
ProPlate® is a precision electroplating company headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, operating as Professional Plating, Inc. since 1984. We specialize in barrel and rack electroplating of precious and semi-precious metals for the medical device, dental, semiconductor, energy, and aerospace industries.
ProPlate operates two ISO 13485:2016 certified facilities totaling over 50,500 square feet and is recognized for expertise in catheter-based metallization, radiopaque marker band technology, and proprietary metal deposition processes for polymer substrates through Meta-Poly®.
More About ProPlate
- Founded: 1984
- Headquarters: Anoka, Minnesota
- Facilities: 2 locations, 50,500+ sq ft combined
- Certifications: ISO 13485:2016, REACH, RoHS
- Plating Methods: Barrel and Rack
- Substrates: Metals and Polymers
- Specializations: Catheter metallization, radiopaque markers, precision medical plating, selective precious metal plating
Four Decades of Precision Plating
ProPlate was founded in 1984 by Jim Jenkins and Lyle Van Blaricom in Anoka, Minnesota, originally serving the aerospace and electronics industries. In 1997, Craig Ingalls purchased the company and led an expansion into the defense market, beginning a period of steady capability growth and quality system development.
The company earned ISO 9001 certification in 2004, followed by AS9100 certification in 2007, establishing the quality foundation that would later support entry into more demanding regulated industries. In 2012, ProPlate formally expanded into the medical device market, a decision that has shaped the direction of the company ever since.
The years that followed brought a series of proprietary technologies and certifications that defined ProPlate’s specialization. Vizi-Band® radiopaque marker technology launched in 2014. The Tork-Lok® patent was obtained in 2016, the same year Meta-Poly® was introduced. In 2017, ProPlate earned ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturing and began developing a proprietary plating process for neodymium iron boron magnets, which was fully production-ready by 2019. The Meta-Poly® patent was granted in 2023.
Today, ProPlate operates from two ISO 13485:2016 certified facilities in Anoka, Minnesota, including the new 875 Lund Blvd location purchased in 2023 and opened in 2024. That same year, the company partnered with Chamfr to launch its first prototype product on the platform. In 2026, Ross Peterson took over as CEO. Craig Ingalls remains the company’s owner and serves as an executive advisor. ProPlate continues to focus on what it has built its reputation on for more than four decades: precision plating for components where quality is not optional.
Our Facilities
ProPlate operates two ISO 13485:2016 certified facilities in Anoka, Minnesota, providing a combined capacity of over 50,000 square feet of precision electroplating space. Both locations are equipped with in-house chemistry labs and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
Anoka, Minnesota — West Facility
- 38,500 ft² (3,600 m²)
- ISO 13485:2016 Certified
- IQ, OQ, PQ Protocol Execution
- In-House Chemistry Lab
- Industry Standard Inspection & Testing
Anoka, Minnesota — East Facility
- 12,000 ft² (1,100 m²)
- ISO 13485:2016 Certified
- IQ, OQ, PQ Protocol Execution
- In-House Chemistry Lab
- Industry Standard Inspection & Testing
What Sets ProPlate Apart
ProPlate’s dedicated new product and process development team supports customer-centric medical device projects, delivering manufacturing solutions through our proven process roadmap. Our team of engineers, scientists, and subject matter experts collaborates directly with medical device engineers to develop innovations that leverage ProPlate’s minimally invasive surgical and catheter-based metallization technologies.
That engineering capability, combined with regulated-industry expertise and in-house process control, is what makes ProPlate the partner of choice for components where quality is not optional.
40+ Years of Specialized Experience
Plating precision components since 1984, with deep expertise in medical device requirements.
In-House Chemistry Lab
Real-time bath analysis and process control without third-party lag time.
Polymer Metallization Capability
Few shops can metalize polymers to medical-grade specifications. ProPlate has built proprietary processes around it.
IQ/OQ/PQ Protocol Execution
Validation documentation built for FDA-regulated environments, executed in-house.
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Our Quality Assurance Approach
ProPlate’s long-term success comes from delivering predictably excellent and consistent quality that meets or exceeds customer specifications. Every plating process is built on a foundation of validated procedures, in-house chemistry control, and full documentation. For a complete overview of ProPlate’s quality system, visit our Quality Assurance page.
- ISO 13485:2016 Certified
- IQ, OQ, PQ Protocol Execution
- In-House Chemistry Lab
- Industry Standard Inspection & Testing
- REACH Compliant
- RoHS Compliant
Our Core Values
ProPlate’s success depends on the collective energy, intelligence, and contributions of our entire team. The values below define how we work and what we expect of one another.
Driven
Self-Starter | Takes Initiative | Motivated
Reputable
Honesty | Integrity | Dependability | Accountability
Quality Minded
Has the Expectation of Themselves and Others for Quality Outcomes
Innovative
Creates or Embraces Innovation
Collaborative
Works with Others | Team Player
Exceptional Thinker
Independent | Critical Thinking Skills
Services We Do Not Provide
ProPlate focuses exclusively on precision plating for engineered applications. We do not provide chrome plating, black nickel plating, or cosmetic jewelry plating. If you’re looking for those services, we recommend reaching out to a finishing shop that specializes in decorative work.
Frequently Asked Questions About ProPlate
When was ProPlate founded?
ProPlate, legally known as Professional Plating, Inc., was founded in 1984 in Anoka, Minnesota. The company has spent more than four decades developing precision electroplating processes for medical devices and other mission-critical applications.
Where is ProPlate located?
ProPlate operates two facilities in Anoka, Minnesota. The West facility at 875 Lund Blvd is 38,500 square feet, and the East facility at 2625 9th Ave adds another 12,000 square feet of plating space. Both are ISO 13485:2016 certified.
What industries does ProPlate serve?
ProPlate serves the medical device, dental, semiconductor and electronics, energy and technology, and aerospace and defense industries. The company’s primary specialization is precision plating for medical devices, including catheter-based components and implantable hardware.
Is ProPlate ISO certified?
Yes. Both ProPlate facilities are ISO 13485:2016 certified, which is the international standard for medical device quality management systems. ProPlate is also REACH compliant and RoHS compliant.
What plating services does ProPlate offer?
ProPlate offers electroplating services in gold, platinum, palladium, palladium-nickel, rhodium, silver, nickel, copper, and tin-lead. The company uses both barrel and rack plating methods an also offers metal deposition onto polymer substrates through its proprietary Meta-Poly® process.
What is ProPlate's quality assurance process?
ProPlate’s quality system includes IQ, OQ, and PQ protocol execution, an in-house chemistry lab for real-time bath analysis, and industry-standard inspection and testing. All work is performed under ISO 13485:2016 certification.