Starting with the Finish Aluminum is a great substrate to work with for decorative trim and nameplates. The natural highlights and reflective qualities of the metal provide the foundation to build from. Decorating processes to manipulate the metal surface with laydown of colors, printing a logo, ...
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Billie Theobald
Congratulations to the team at our Holmen division and all who work with the Stoneridge account. Our COO, Jon Walter, proudly took home two awards for Northern Engraving while attending the Supplier Awareness Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, in May. Northern Engraving received an award for ...
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Deidre Kruser
In-mold components may be used to incorporate functional graphics, brand names and logos into plastic components. The In-mold Decoration (IMD) process may also be used for purely decorative components or trim.
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Deidre Kruser
Custom Color Matches Colors for your nameplates, badges or labels are custom matched in opaque or transparent colors to meet your product branding needs. Color on plastic or metal is applied using using lithography, screen printing or coating. All color matches start with the development of a color ...
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Deidre Kruser
Adhesive Backed Nameplates Choosing the appropriate adhesive for your nameplate, label or badge includes careful consideration of application and environmental factors. Adhesive recommendations are made based on the type of substrate the nameplate is applied to and the specs the bond needs to meet. ...
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Deidre Kruser
Nameplates, Labels and Badges We have had more than one comment that our nameplate boards could be framed as art. Eye-catching metal and plastic nameplates, badges and labels are assembled together like a jigsaw puzzle. This stop motion video shows how it is done.
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Deidre Kruser
Marine Gauges The mixed material Chaparral boat gauges integrate a decorated aluminum overlay with a backlit polycarbonate dial, resulting in a unique premium look.
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Deidre Kruser
Designer's Reference Guide | Nameplates & Trim Understanding the options available to you in designing your nameplate, label or badge can be overwhelming. The Northern Engraving Designer's Reference Guide is an educational set of four pages which briefly explain the various nameplate processes. ...
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Deidre Kruser
In-mold Polycarbonate Overlay The Inter-Tel phone overlay is a fusion of injection molding and a screen printed overlay. The molded display is decorated with all printing sealed between film and resin. The large clear window demands optical clarity which manufacturing and quality control work ...
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