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Light Metallurgy & Precision

Precision Metal Engraving, Industrial Sandblasting, and Technical Plaque Fabrication

We are a specialized workshop focused strictly on light metallurgy: high-definition laser cutting, chemical etching on polished aluminum, and deep sandblasting for heavy-duty brass and steel industrial markers. Our work is built for machinery serial-number plates, marine-grade installations, and technical identification that must last decades in harsh environments.

Marine-grade brass Polished aluminum Sandblasted steel Anti-oxidation lacquer

Who we work with

Industrial equipment manufacturers, offshore energy operators, public infrastructure contractors, and technical OEMs that require permanent, legible identification on metal surfaces. We do not produce awards, trophies, or decorative signage.

Our approach

Every plate is treated as a technical component, not a decorative piece. We match existing mounting specs, replicate legacy layouts from drawings, and apply protective finishes that withstand salt spray, abrasion, and thermal cycling. Communication is direct and specification-driven.

Our Timeline

From a single workshop to a precision metal shop

Three milestones that shaped how we engrave, etch, and finish industrial plates.

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2009 – First workshop, first press

Started with a used stamping press and a manual pantograph engraver in a 40 m² rented space. The first order was a batch of 200 brass tags for a local electrical contractor.

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2014 – Chemical etching line installed

Added a wet-etching line for polished aluminum nameplates. This allowed us to produce fine detail down to 0.3 mm stroke width. The first repeat client was a medical device manufacturer who ordered 5 000 units per quarter.

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2021 – Sandblasting booth and marine certification

Built a dedicated sandblasting booth with dust extraction and obtained marine-grade corrosion resistance certification. This opened work with offshore rig operators and shipbuilders requiring deep-etched steel markers that survive salt spray and impact.

The people behind the plates

Decades of hands-on experience in light metallurgy, engraving, and industrial finishing.

AH

Andries Hendricks

Lead Engraver & Metallurgist

22 years in precision engraving. Specializes in deep laser marking on brass and stainless steel for marine and mining equipment. Developed the anti-oxidation lacquer process used on all offshore plates.

MV

Mariette Venter

Chemical Etching Specialist

15 years of experience in photochemical etching and anodized aluminum finishing. Oversees all high-definition nameplate production for medical and electronics clients. Trained in Germany.

JD

Jaco du Plessis

Sandblasting & Heavy Fabrication Lead

18 years in industrial sandblasting and steel fabrication. Manages all heavy-duty marker production for construction and mining equipment. Developed the deep-etch protocol for abrasion-resistant identifiers.

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