Owned and operated by Allison “Corky” Giambra with help from her husband David, Wild Laser Engraving grew from Allison’s background in industrial manufacturing and production management into a creative shop just outside Buffalo, New York. The company works from rough-cut cherry lumber to produce personalized awards for military and first-responder organizations, with customers reviewing a design proof before engraving begins.
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Executive Awards by Gilson’sFounded by Tony Gilson in 1974, Executive Awards by Gilson’s creates engraved corporate gifts, recognition awards, and custom pieces for organizations in Cincinnati and across the country. This women-owned family business combines in-house laser and hand engraving—including custom work by its founder—with a showroom and a collection of more than 500 award and gift options. Its custom work can range from a crystal logo sculpture to a hand-engraved retirement tray.CINCINNATI, OH
Total EngravingFamily-run Total Engraving has worked from the same Smethport, Pennsylvania location for close to 20 years, building its reputation around personalized gifts made from Pennsylvania hardwoods. The shop creates custom laser-engraved pieces for individual gift buyers as well as clubs, organizations, and veterans groups seeking volume orders.SMETHPORT, PA
Custom by LaserStarted in a local library makerspace, Custom by Laser creates custom laser-engraved gifts and products for weddings, parties, birthdays and other personal occasions. Founders Libby and Christian Bongard began the business in 2020 after making items for their own wedding and friends, and it has since grown into a maker team operating eight lasers. The company also takes on large laser projects and bulk orders, pairing design help with in-house production.LOCKPORT, NY
Thistle Acres Laser WorksVeteran-owned and family-operated, Thistle Acres Laser Works is a small Wattsburg studio known for turning customers’ ideas into carefully personalized engraved keepsakes. Steve and Shelly Urquhart lead the hands-on operation, working with customers to create custom pieces for homes, celebrations, and lasting memories.WATTSBURG, PA