The majority of companies and organizations which utilize engraving do so specifically because they perceive significant competitive advantages… providing them with an image of being “established”, high quality and successful. Market Research, available elsewhere on this sight, confirms that the “look” that engraving provides significantly impresses clients, increases business and raises credibility.

reproductive qualities

Engraving’s ability to hold fine details is extraordinary. Lines and type reproduce legibly, crisply and clearly – even in sizes too small for other printing processes.

Engraving is used to subtly enhance the quality and tactile feel of any printed piece – from an annual report cover or product brochure to a package label.

Combining engraving with other processes, such as embossing, die cutting, foil stamping, lithography and even digital printing, elevates a printed piece from a basic “communication” to an artistic treatment that creates lasting impressions.

Contemporary desktop design programs often encourage the use of large solid images and bold colors that can be engraved by screening engraving dies, making multiple impressions (both wet and dry) to burnish or smooth inks…creating color palettes with visual richness otherwise unobtainable.

We recommend that you contact a professional engraver early in the design process if you are uncertain about the suitability of a particular image or coverage. Most provide full press proofs and proactively work with designers to ensure that goals are achieved without compromise.