ESD-protected work bench at Secondary Solutions

About us

Finishing expertise for plastics & electronics

Secondary Solutions Inc is a manufacturer in Forest Lake, Minnesota, focused on the specialized secondary operations that bring products to the finish line — welding, coating, shielding, decorating and assembly.

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Close-up of conformal coating applied to electronics

Our story

Trusted since 1996

Since 1996, Secondary Solutions has helped manufacturers solve production challenges through specialized secondary operations and value-added services. As a second-generation family-owned business, we combine decades of manufacturing experience with the responsiveness, flexibility, and personal service you would expect from a reliable partner.

When quality matters, deadlines are tight, and you need a partner who can get things done, Secondary Solutions delivers.

Experience by the numbers

Production history you can trust

These figures reflect what we have tracked since we began counting. The actual totals are even higher — our team has been building these numbers since 1996.

25,000–35,000

Real-world coating hours

Individual coating applicators with 25,000–30,000 and 28,000–35,000 hours of hands-on application time.

1,000,000+

Coating application units

More than a million coating application units produced across conformal coating, EMI/RFI shielding, plastic coating and UV applications.

1,000,000+

Pad printed parts

More than one million pad printed parts delivered with crisp, repeatable graphics.

700,000+

Hot-stamped parts

More than 700,000 hot-stamped parts finished with foil and texture transfers.

600,000+

Spin-welded parts

More than 600,000 spin-welded parts producing strong, leak-tight circular joints.

1,000,000+

Brass inserts installed

Over a million brass inserts installed for durable, threaded plastic assemblies.

400,000+

Sonic-welded parts

Nearly 400,000 plastic-to-plastic sonic welded parts assembled with precision and consistency.

400,000+

Adhesive applications

Nearly 400,000 adhesive application units bonded and sealed for reliable assemblies.

Precision first

Tight process control on every weld, coat and print so your parts meet spec — run after run.

Protection that performs

Conformal coatings and EMI/RFI shielding that safeguard electronics in demanding conditions.

Local & responsive

A Minnesota-based partner you can reach, with the flexibility to match your timelines.

Let's build something durable together

Reach out to discuss your project and discover how our finishing capabilities can add value to your product.

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