Founded in 1902 as a pattern shop, Willoughby-based AC Wellman now makes X-ray markers and measuring devices while also producing and restoring custom plaques and pattern letters. Its century-plus history runs from white-metal foundry letters to in-house medical-device manufacturing, and the company says it is the world’s largest supplier of X-ray markers. AC Wellman’s plaque work includes preserving historic markers such as those at Wabash College and a 1923 John Tullis memorial.
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A.M. Tech PlaquesNow carried by fourth-generation Wheeler Emily Wheeler, A.M. Tech Plaques creates custom U.S.-made bronze and aluminum plaques along with architectural lettering for memorials, historic sites, and civic recognition. Its roots reach back to the Wheeler Brothers Brass Foundry, a family business founded in 1904 that once produced military components, locomotive alloys, and even bronze parts for the Apollo 15 Moon Rover. Although the original Troy foundry closed in the 1980s, the Wheeler family continues to oversee plaque design and production through a trusted U.S. foundry, including more than 100 specially approved San Diego historical plaques.NEW BALTIMORE, NY
Etched Metal CompanyServing business and industry since 1928, Etched Metal Company manufactures custom nameplates, tags, labels and control panels at its Solon, Ohio facility. Its work ranges from durable MetalPhoto identification for harsh environments to specialty degree wheels and wire-rope tags, with no minimum order quantity and in-house art support for custom projects. The company is a MIL-I-45208 manufacturer and UL Authorized Label Supplier.SOLON, OH
Franklin Bronze PlaquesFranklin Bronze Plaques grew out of one of Pennsylvania’s oldest continuously operating foundries, whose roots reach back to 1878. Established as an independent company in 2008, it is known for keeping most of its plaque-making work in-house, giving customers direct contact with the people shaping each project from concept through completion. The Franklin, Pennsylvania, operation also serves industrial supply chains with custom castings.331524FRANKLIN, PA
Metal Marker ManufacturingFamily-owned Metal Marker Manufacturing has been making custom identification products in North Ridgeville, Ohio, since 1923. Known for built-to-order, USA-made marking solutions, the company helps manufacturers and other demanding industrial customers keep critical assets traceable when ordinary labels would fail. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified system and ITAR registration support work where accuracy and compliance are essential.NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH