Awards
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Education
The Best Method for Bonding Glass to a Wood Base
Bonding glass to a wood base is commonplace for those in the awards and recognition industry, but many ask this…
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Features
Wisconsin Trophy Business Hoping to Secure Small Business Grant
Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based Manitowoc Trophy, an awards and personalization business, asks the public for help securing grant money to keep the…
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New Hires and Promotions: Crystal D, IKONICS, OMG, Reece Supply Company
Crystal D, a supplier of corporate awards and gifts, promotes two and hires seven to support company growth. Eric Wiberg…
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Owner of Plaques by Azra Aims to Empower Entrepreneurs of Color
For Azra Khalfan-Kermali, owning a business is about more than just producing orders and creating happy, returning customers. It’s about…
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Education
Jade vs. Crystal Clear Glass: Which is Harder?
This question comes up a lot in the awards and recognition industry. From a technical perspective, both jade and crystal…
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Education
Try This: Relief Carving an Elegant Trophy
A relief engraving is a deep engraving with differing, eye-catching heights created by gray shades in the graphic. Data can…
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Features
All Star Trophies and Awards Owner Heads for Retirement
Marty Heine, the owner and operator of All Star Trophies and Awards, has been serving central Minnesota with custom trophies,…
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Education
How to Avoid Scratching Glass Awards
Unfortunately, avoiding scratches on glass is easier said than done. First and foremost, it’s good to know why glass gets…
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Features
Pennsylvania Minuteman Press Wins Small Business of the Year
Karl and Nancy Chapple first bought their Minuteman Press franchise located at 920 7th Ave. in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, in…
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News
BAMKO Acquires Gifts By Design
BAMKO, the promotional product and branded merchandise arm of Superior Group of Companies (SGC), announces the acquisition of Seattle, Washington-based…
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Features
Walker Companies Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Walker Companies, an Oklahoma City producer of exhibits, promotional items, signs, stamps, and seals, celebrates its 70th anniversary. Walker Companies’…
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Features
Featured Project: Shelby Car in 4D
Hillsborough, New Jersey-based trophy and engraving shop Insta Crystal recently completed a 4D laser project using four-dimensional digital artwork. Owner…
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Education
The 411 on Direct Printing on Glass
Direct printing on glass has been around for several years and first became popular in Europe to print large glass…
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Education
How Acrylic Type Affects Laser Engraving and Cutting
The process from sheet stock to finished award is a long one, but you need to understand the different types…
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Education
The Difference Between Crystal and Glass
Technically the difference is determined by a refractive index scale. This scale determines the clarity level of a product. Crystal…
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Education
Laser Services and Products: Pricing Complexities
Let’s consider all the things you may need to price. You have the products you purchase from your suppliers and…
