CUSTOM CASTING
any size
any shape
images or symbols
raised text
ada/braille
Built to last for generations, our bronze and aluminum castings offer a classic, professional appearance for permanent recognition. Cast with raised lettering and detailed imagery, these pieces are fully customizable in size, shape, borders, and finish. Select from single or double line borders and traditional black or brown finishes to create a piece that truly stands out.
STANDARD BORDERS
NO BORDER
SINGLE LINE
DOUBLE LINE
INSET SINGLE LINE
TEXTURE OPTIONS
LEATHERETTE
STIPPLE
SAND
PEBBLE
BACKGROUND COAT OPTIONS
GLOSS
SEMI-GLOSS
MATTE
SATIN
MOST COMMON COLORS
BLACK
DARK OXIDE
BROWN
DURANODIC BRONZE
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Plaques can be mounted in a variety of ways depending on your wall type and whether you prefer visible or hidden hardware. Options range from clean, concealed stud mounts to front mounted screws with decorative rosettes, as well as solutions for hollow walls or direct mounting into wood. With multiple methods available and decorative finishes to match, there is a mounting option to suit virtually any surface and design preference.
Talk with your Arch Sales Rep to discuss the best mounting option for your project.
STUD/BLIND
MOUNT
The most discreet options, threaded studs hidden behind the plaque for a seemless look.
MACHINE SCREW
MOUNT
Uses screws through the front of the plaque, often with rosettes on the front.
TOGGLE
MOUNT
Designed for hollow wall installs, ensure a secure grip behind the surface.
WOOD SCREW
MOUNT
Straightforward solution to mount into wooden surfaces.
ROSETTES
Rosettes are decorative covers for the screw heads in each corner of a plaque. They are painted to match plaque background.
Typically, they are bronze or aluminum as shown below.
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
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HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS
Bronze Dedication Plaques
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
In June 2018, we installed these plaques in the garden located between the Cathedral and the rectory. Our team collaborated closely with those overseeing the life-size bronze statue of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. The plaque honoring St. Philippine was designed to be slightly larger and positioned closer to the walkway than the accompanying plaque listing the gifts.
Fallen Officer Memorial Honor Roll
At St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy
In 2016, the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy reached out to us with a unique challenge. Their 50-inch bronze Memorial Honor Roll plaque, installed in 1995, was completely full—yet they needed to add the names of additional fallen officers. This memorial honors law enforcement officers from across the St. Louis region, with inscriptions dating back to 1919.
Because the original provider was no longer in business, the Academy asked us to create an exact replica. We carefully matched every detail, from the fonts and graphics to the surface finishes, and installed the duplicate plaque in early 2017. Over time, the dark gray background of the new plaque will naturally fade, blending seamlessly with the original.
