For more than 100 years, Akron-based Excelsior Marking has evolved from making rubber stamps, stencils and tags into a manufacturer of precision-machined marking tools, flexographic prepress solutions and custom signage. Its machining operation includes five-axis capabilities, while its signage team carries projects from design through installation and its prepress department operates under ISO 9001 certification. The company also has a particular foothold in lumber and pallet identification, drawing on memberships in the NWPCA and NHLA to help customers meet marking requirements.
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Automated Marking, IncSince 1903, Automated Marking, Inc. has evolved from a Manhattan maker of rubber stamps and marking tools into a family-run supplier of industrial product-identification, coding, and automation systems. The Mear family’s third generation joined the company in 2011, while AMI has maintained an exclusive distribution relationship with Ernst Reiner for more than 40 years. Today, the company supports manufacturers with handheld and inline printers, pallet-marking systems, and integrated automation, with particular expertise in challenging applications such as wood pallets and heavy parts.ARMONK, NY
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
Eastern Marking Machine CorpFounded in 1917, Eastern Marking Machine Corp. manufactures and distributes precision marking machines and systems for single- and multicolor imprints on three-dimensional products. The Deer Park company combines 203 years of marking-industry experience with engineering support for customized production environments, and is the exclusive distributor for a German dry-offset printing and handling machine manufacturer. Its equipment serves production lines running from 300 to 30,000 items per hour, with related inks and spare parts available for marking operations.HEMPSTEAD, NY
Pannier CorporationA fourth-generation family company rooted in Pittsburgh, Pannier Corporation began as the Pannier Brothers Stamp Company in 1899 and remains headquartered on the city’s North Shore. Today, its engineers develop industrial marking systems for manufacturers, drawing on more than 125 years of experience to solve difficult product-identification and traceability problems. Pannier operates under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards and has earned Ford Motor Company’s Q1 Quality Certification.PITTSBURGH, PA