PlaqueMaker Blog

Robert Rock, Jr. of Certified Grinding and Machine in Rochester, NY was looking for a particular plaque design that would not only reflect the company’s place in the machining industry, it would commemorate a customer/supplier on his retirement, paying tribute to their long and happy working relationship.

One hundred years ago today, Mary W. French Academy was founded as a liberal arts school for all Decatur, IL Public School students. The K-6 program focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and on local, state and national history, using hands-on teaching techniques and practicums, supplementary curriculum materials and innovative practices. The Academy creates a positive environment for children to explore their self-worth and develop self- confidence, including responsibility, respect for others, and good citizenship.

We’ve been connecting socially with our fans and customers for about a year now, and we just gotta say … we’re enjoying every minute of it! It’s exciting to share how you are using PlaqueMaker products to create memories for your employees, team members, family and friends. Plus, sharing on social media is a great way to get the word out quickly about our new products and services. After all, every day is a reason to celebrate, right? We especially want to take a moment and thank everyone who left not just one, but 5-Star Reviews on Facebook:

A few months ago, we shared Kelly’s story and asked her to send us a picture of her son, Jonathan after he receives the beautiful black granite paperweight. “I’m thrilled to have this special keepsake for his graduation that is permanent, personal and customized,” she told us then … and it looks as though Jonathan agrees with her!

“I ordered this stone for my son’s memorial garden on Sunday, August 9. The proof arrived in just a few hours and I requested a change,” Debra Riendeau tells us on our Facebook Page. “The changes were made and the stone shipped by Wednesday, August 12. It arrived along with its stand on Monday, August 17.”

Kathy, who is a professional photographer, entrepreneur and owner of Precious Moments Photography, not only creates beautiful custom portraits, she designed this stone plaque memorial in honor of Sharon Kelly Strycker.

This Veterans Day –and especially on December 12- the people of Newington, Connecticut will honor their fallen heroes at the town’s newly refurbished veterans memorial, thanks to the work and dedication of Jacob Sirois.

Jennifer Streit loves animals. She and her partner adopt dogs that need a loving home in their older years, and care for them until each is ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge. While looking for a unique way to memorialize their beloved pets, they discover the pet memorials on PlaqueMaker.com.

“All the great mansions have names, right?” Dan asks. “Well our home is no mansion, however; to us it is everything.”

Anthony is a defense contractor for the U.S. Army. He wanted to show his appreciation for the soldiers who work with him in a special way. “I needed a plaque ASAP, and the local stores were too pricey for what I wanted,” he tells us.

-Nancy Morris

Erin Mellarkey is currently a senior in her twelfth and final year of Girl Scouts. She wanted to earn her Gold Award, the highest honor for any Girl Scout.

June Davis is an executive secretary at Amwell, a 148-year-old company based in Illinois that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of water and wastewater treatment equipment. In June of 2016, she orders two stainless steel outdoor signs for a yet-to-be completed wastewater treatment facility in New Hampshire.

Susie and her husband are building a new home. One of the materials they’re using on the exterior and main staircase is called Old Chicago Brick. “The story behind the brick is very interesting,” Susie says, “particularly since my husband is from Chicago.” The couple wants to share the history behind the brick with friends, family and future visitors to their new home, so they decide to create a custom plaque to mount on the staircase.

We receive a lot of love letters from our customers –valentines, if you will- and we’re grateful for every one of them. Wishing all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day! oxoxo

Belinda Lents and her family ordered a memorial stone to honor her stepdaughter with the hope that it would arrive before the first anniversary of her death. “We were amazed at the quality, how quickly it arrived, and the detail that went into taking what we wanted on the stone and turning it into something perfect,” Belinda tells us on Facebook. “Thank you for your amazing team of designers, craftsmen/women, shippers, and customer service.”

Jenna Lawrence Grigg and her company recently order one large perpetual plaque for their office lobby and three additional smaller perpetual plaques from PlaqueMaker.com. “We could not be more impressed with the products and service we received from PlaqueMaker,” Jenna tells us. They are beautiful, high quality and most importantly they all go nicely together.”

A PlaqueMaker customer from the UK, Dann has searched for an economical source for the markers, and finds that PlaqueMaker’s price for a single marker is less than a third what he would have been charged by a local establishment in his country (a little over $200 US versus $750 US). He also discovers PlaqueMaker’s quantity discount on custom products, so when he orders several markers, the price drops even more.