--- title: Northern Engraving | Blog for Aluminum Nameplates and Plastic Labels | Favorite Nameplate description: Favorite Nameplate | Covers aluminum and plastic nameplate and label design, processes and best practices. --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/topic/favorite-nameplate#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - Nameplate Blog # Nameplate Blog ## [Nameplate Archive | Aluminum Novelty Keepsake](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/nameplate-archive-aluminum-novelty-keepsake) Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Billie Theobald, our guest blogger this week, came across an aluminum novelty keepsake. “One of my favorite pastimes is looking for unusual items at flea markets and estate sales. Recently, my husband ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/nameplate-archive-aluminum-novelty-keepsake) ## Favorite Nameplate | Affordable Brand Identification Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Jim Frie, our guest blogger this week, chose two nameplates which he uses to showcase what options are available for companies new to the challenge of product identification. One of the ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/207114/Favorite-Nameplate-Affordable-Brand-Identification) ## Favorite Nameplate | Aluminum Nameplate shows Dimension Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Jerry Chenoweth, our guest blogger this week, chose an aluminum nameplate which he uses to showcase possiblities of decorating aluminum for a dimensional look without the cost of a custom ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/205228/Favorite-Nameplate-Aluminum-Nameplate-shows-Dimension) ## Favorite Nameplate | Premium Branding with Aluminum In-Mold Graphics Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Garth Stockbauer, our guest blogger this week, chose an aluminum nameplate in the golf industry which incorporates mixing of materials between the metal nameplate and molded plastic resin for ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/132006/Favorite-Nameplate-Premium-Branding-with-Aluminum-In-Mold-Graphics) ## Favorite Nameplate | Point of Purchase Aluminum Nameplate Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Seth Jacobson, our guest blogger this week, chose an aluminum nameplate which was designed to grab attention for a consumer product's point of purchase display. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/118013/Favorite-Nameplate-Point-of-Purchase-Aluminum-Nameplate) ## Favorite Nameplate | Coined and Stamped Aluminum VIN Plate Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Dave Gilles, our guest blogger this week, chose a component part for the automotive industry which he has had experience of running in the production environment. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/117148/Favorite-Nameplate-Coined-and-Stamped-Aluminum-VIN-Plate) ## Favorite Nameplate | Aluminum Nameplate for Steel Cooler Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Dave Olson, our guest blogger this week, chose an aluminum nameplate which was designed to stand up to being outside and in a variety of environments. 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Ken Bahr, our guest blogger this week, chose a combination aluminum and magnetic stainless steel assembled part which is made for one of his key accounts. 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