What could you do with shields and metal plaques? For Orange County businesses, service providers and non-profit organizations, there is a wealth of uses as well as attractive design choices. Follow this guide to OC metal plaques for a closer look and perhaps some inspiration for your locale.
Where Can You Use These Markers?
- Lobby. In addition to a lobby sign, why not place your logo onto a plaque and add the date that your company was founded? It adds immediate chic to your reception area and – for the company that has been in business for a while – it also adds trust in the longevity of the brand.
- Building exterior. Does your company or organization occupy a historic building? Proudly display this fact with an exterior marker that you would attach to the masonry. Even if your building is not a historic venue, you can still use a plaque to note the address as well as the name of your building and (or) business.
- Public use areas. Faith communities and non-profit organizations frequently engrave small shields or plaques to commemorate donations of members and other philanthropists. Sometimes, these markers are attached to walls, benches or even used interspersed with flagstones on a walkway.
How Are They Made?
The size and intricacy of your design determines the use of materials and tools. High-density urethane (HDU) foam board is a common raw material that our customers like. It is lightweight, and we can carve it, route and sandblast or machine it with your design in mind. When you want a three-dimensional image carved from a uniform material, HDU is the material of choice.
This material is also a good choice when you want a metal appearance. Painting it uniformly is easy. In fact, if you like, we can make it look like a bronze plaque complete with aged patina. Of course, we gladly accommodate your desire for a real metal plaque or shield as well. When you do not mind paying just a little bit more for the metal, we gladly route and machine the metal until we achieve the perfect look.
How Do These Signs Help With Marketing?
What sounds like a purely decorative touch for a lobby or other space within your company’s office or store is actually a very helpful marketing tool. While it does not necessarily carry a message that says “buy from us,” these plaques nevertheless achieve branding and name recognition.
In addition, they contribute to the overall look and feel of your company’s setup. An accountancy firm that wants to highlight its longevity – and therefore “sell” trust – will do well to have this type of plaque with an engraved image of the firm’s founder and year of setup. The same is true for a law firm or even a hospital.
Honoring donors is a time-honored tradition for non-profit organizations. Doing so in plain sight of visitors ensures that they see how your organization gets plenty of support from the community. It is easier to raise funds when potential donors feel like they are helping out a group that others have already placed their trust into and their financial support behind. Superior Signs and Graphics is happy to discuss your metal plaque needs and can help you choose the best materials and color choices!
