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Customer Spotlight
     -"With an unlimited choice of patterns produced by a design department whose creativity is second to none.  It is a pleasure to be a Designer and work with Northern Engraving."  
-Gunnar Johansson,
Chief Designer, Volvo Cars

 

Aluminum Finish Trend Presentation Videoaluminum finish video

Want to push the boundaries in decorative trim?

The trend presentation covers finishes developed around themes presented as mood boards.  View the video to see options available to you in aluminum trim design.

Surfaces on Aluminum

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Warped Hex Finish on Aluminum Trim

Posted by Deidre Kruser on Tue, Apr 26, 2011
 
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warped hex aluminum finish

The visual dimension in this modern enamel white finish caught my attention as we were reviewing patterns for our latest mood boards.  There has been considerable interest in shape-shifting finishes on aluminum.  This one is unique in that the finish evolves as it travels across the aluminum surface without relating to the shape of the trim piece.  The hexagon pattern adds texture to the high gloss white surface.  I can also see this pattern translated into a brushed aluminum finish creating a modern look on metal.

aluminum finishes

The designer disc collection features a cross-section of finishes on aluminum.  It begins to illustrates the versatility of aluminum as a decorative substrate.  The pattern samples are labeled for easy identification.  The discs are useful when designing a custom finish.  Request a disc collection to begin exploring the variety of textures and finishes available for nameplates and labels.

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New Aluminum Finish for Decorative Trim

Posted by Deidre Kruser on Tue, Apr 19, 2011
 
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aluminum honeycomb pattern

Working on new finishes for our next group of mood boards is always a little bit of a blend of art and science. There are surprises, both good and bad. Even after spending years developing textures and patterns, we still get excited when we see the final result. And there are finishes that catch our attention standing out among the group. This silver hexagon finish caught my attention. It is part of a new series of finishes exploring tri-lobal and hexagon shapes. Watch for the entire series to be featured here. Request a sample to explore the multi-faceted effect of this finish.

aluminum finishes

Request a disc collection to begin exploring the variety of finishes available for panels, overlays and decorative trim.

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New Designer Disc Collection | Aluminum Finishes

Posted by Deidre Kruser on Tue, Apr 12, 2011
 
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Pick Your Finish, Pick Your Color

customized aluminum finishes
PAT-3812-A PAT-3522-D PAT-4457-A PAT-4254-A
DES-499-AT PAT-4179-C DES-1100-G PAT-4330-A
PAT-4244-A PAT-4241-A PAT-4379-A PAT-1610-AS
PAT-3529-K PAT-4158-B DES-1334-D PAT-4199-A

Introducing a new Designer Disc Collection featuring a cross section of finishes from our pattern library.  Some of the most popular areas of interest in pattern and texture are included in this set.  All are labeled on the back for easy identification.  Request one for yourself to explore some of the possibilities in patterns for decorative trim and product identification.

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Random Hex Pattern on Aluminum Trim

Posted by Deidre Kruser on Tue, Apr 05, 2011
 
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Brushed Hexagon Finish on Metal

brushed hex pattern | EURO-1651-C-1040

The Northern Automotive Design group explores a shift in perspective with this aluminum hex pattern.  Think of the shimmer of sunlight on water.  Now translate the way light dances across the surface of water.  How would you interpret this on aluminum?  What would it look like?  Fuse random reflections with a geometric structure and the result is a modern-day finish.  One that could be placed on a laptop, cell phone or refrigerator.

aluminum finishes

Request a disc collection to begin exploring the variety of finishes available for panels, overlays and decorative trim.

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