Plaques & Awards News

Stunning copper plaque graces Alaskan plaza

Stunning copper plaque graces Alaskan plaza

When the Kenaitze Indian Tribe of Alaska dedicated its newly constructed Raven Plaza this September, the celebration included a copper plaque created by Pella Engraving Company. The sign, which was a 21” diameter, 1/4” thick circle, was praised by Royal Brown, project...
Rosettes give plaques a little extra class

Rosettes give plaques a little extra class

Screws are one of the most common and practical ways to mount a plaque to a wall. While many people are content with the appearance of the screws once their plaques are mounted, some are looking for another option. Etched rosettes are one possibility. These engraved...
New etchers installed by German manufacturer

New etchers installed by German manufacturer

It’s been worth the wait! Pella Engraving is excited to report that its new Stoma etchers are up and running. PEC was happy to welcome Reinhard Matzke, owner of Stoma, to Pella to oversee the installation of these two machines. Watch the video below to see them...
Recognize great employees with corporate awards

Recognize great employees with corporate awards

A recent study found that 82 percent of employees said they were bothered by the lack of recognition at their job. Since dissatisfied employees are more likely to leave a company, this is a major problem for businesses—it’s crucial to the overall health and...
Commemorate the important things in life with a memorial plaque

Commemorate the important things in life with a memorial plaque

Life is full of people, places, and events that deserve to be remembered. One way to preserve those memories is with a long-lasting, personalized memorial plaque. With a memorial plaque, you can honor a company founder, commemorate a historical event, or pay tribute...
Classic bronze plaques convey timeless elegance

Classic bronze plaques convey timeless elegance

A cast bronze plaque is a long-lasting option for both indoor and outdoor use. Choose bronze any time you want your plaque to express a sense of respect and high esteem—such as dedication plaques, veteran plaques, sports plaques, memorial plaques, and recognition...
PEC travels to Germany for new etchers

PEC travels to Germany for new etchers

Pella Engraving is making a major investment in the future of the company by working with Stoma Manufacturing in Siegburg, Germany, to manufacture two new 200-liter etchers. These will replace PEC’s magnesium and zinc etching machines. Currently, PEC is using...