Northern Engraving | Blog for Aluminum Nameplates and Plastic Labels

Nameplate Archive: Trek Bike Nameplates

Posted by Deidre Kruser

This set of nameplates illustrates beautifully options in nameplate design on aluminum. One design uses bright graphics to contrast against a grey background. A second design changes up the grey background with the addition of a spin for movement. The third design adds embossing and diamond cutting ...

Nameplate Archive: Diamond Cut Aluminum Sign

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Coca-Cola Sign The Coca-Cola sign is an example of using traditional nameplate processes in a unique way. It is a very large nameplate. The logo is embossed and diamond cut creating crisp graphics with a reflective surface. Northern Engraving manufactured the aluminum signs in two versions, grey ...

Nameplate Archive: Aluminum Lid for CD Package

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Custom Metal CD Packaging A unique use of aluminum decoration is illustrated in this CD package which in 2001 was the Grammy Award winner of Best Boxed Recording Package: Various Artists – Brain In A Box – The Science Fiction Collection. The 6.5-inch square, metal-lidded cube is brilliant packaging ...

Nameplate Archive: Zenith Diamond Cut Nameplate

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Diamond Cut Aluminum Nameplates The Zenith nameplates are a classic example of the use of the diamond cut process on a nameplate. The outer edge of the nameplate is contoured to follow the logo minimizing the black background while allowing the logo to stand out.

Nameplate Archive: Fossil Watch Packaging

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Mickey Mouse Watch Package Plate This photo of Walt Disney introducing Mickey Mouse was printed on aluminum for Fossil watches. The metal plate was applied to a wooden box completing the collectible packaging. Four color process was used to create the duotone effect on aluminum. A bright aluminum ...

Nameplate Archive: Indian Motorcycle Key Case

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Aluminum Key Case The Indian motorcycle metal case shown here was an accesory for the bike designed to hold two keys. The aluminum box features an engine stripe finish in the background creating a holographic effect and visual depth. The graphics are screen printed on the metal in the flat sheet ...

Nameplate Archive: Miles Davis Metal CD Spine

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Steel, Aluminum and Brass - CD Packaging Custom matching a patina finish for CD packaging in the Mile Davis metal spine series meant working closely with the packaging designer to exactly duplicate the worn and imperfect surface on the trumpet used by Miles Davis.

Nameplate Archive - Little Professor Calculator Overlay

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Outside my office there is a display of nameplates, labels, inserts and dials manufactured over the last forty years. The display covers an entire wall. Visitors and employees frequently stop and look at the array of brand names for industries ranging from cosmetics and electronics to appliance and ...