Celebrating ProPlate’s Legacy of Innovation and Excellence at MD&M West’s 40-Year Anniversary ProPlate is proud to join MD&M West in celebrating a shared milestone: 40 years of innovation and excellence. Since our founding in 1984, we have partnered with the medical device industry to deliver precision plating and metallization solutions that enable life-saving technologies.

Being recognized as a "Legacy 40" exhibitor highlights our enduring commitment to this vital sector and underscores the pivotal role MD&M West has played in our journey. From a Visionary Start to an Industry Leader ProPlate began as a small electroplating company with a bold vision: to combine technical expertise with exceptional customer service to solve the most challenging plating problems. Over the past four decades, we have transformed into a trusted leader in metallization technologies.

Our proprietary innovations, such as Vizi-Band® radiopaque marker bands, Meta-Poly® metallization on balloons, and NdFeB magnets, exemplify our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the medical device industry. We offer a wide array of finishes to support critical applications, including: Gold Rhodium Palladium Platinum Silver Palladium-Nickel Alloy Copper Nickel These finishes are integral to components such as electrodes, connectors, and other high-performance parts, ensuring reliability, conductivity, and durability in mission-critical devices.

Growing Alongside MD&M West MD&M West has been instrumental in ProPlate’s growth and visibility within the medical device industry. The connections we’ve forged and the opportunities we’ve leveraged at this premier event have shaped our trajectory. Year after year, MD&M West provides a platform for us to showcase our groundbreaking technologies, foster collaborations with world-class engineers, and stay at the forefront of manufacturing excellence.

Expanding Facilities to Meet Growing Demand This year, ProPlate celebrates not only 40 years in business but also a major step forward in our capabilities. We expanded from a 12,000-square-foot facility to a new 38,500-square-foot building, tripling our capacity. This state-of-the-art facility features engineered plating floors, temperature-controlled tanks, and future-ready infrastructure for automation. This investment ensures we can continue to meet the growing demand for precision plating solutions in the medical device sector.

Looking Ahead As we celebrate this shared milestone with MD&M West, ProPlate is proud to continue contributing to the medical device manufacturing community. Our team is excited to showcase our latest innovations and connect with like-minded professionals who share our passion for solving complex challenges. With 40 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to innovation, we look forward to a bright future of advancing the technologies that improve and save lives.