acrylic awards

Today we are going to look into the processes behind each of our standard acrylic award products, in an effort to educate you on how acrylic awards are made, the manufacturing processes involved, and then cap it off with some of the most advanced engraving and decorating techniques we use everyday to personalize awards for companies around the US and Canada.

There is a saying ‘A happy employee is a productive employee’ which was coined in 2010 by Erin Davis of Utah State University. Presented at the 2010 annual American Library Association conference in Washington, D.C. – Erin highlighted the importance of staff development through training, development, and retention.

Since the primary goal with every embedment we produce is to ensure optical clarity, let’s take a look at some of the materials we have found to distort the natural composition of clear acrylic. Remember we discussed the process of casting acrylic materials which requires subjecting the set-up mixture to pressure and heat while inside an autoclave. We also discussed the mixing ratios (or solvency) which often plays a significant role in the final outcome.

What does “Made in the USA” really mean when you’re purchasing acrylic awards? This article looks at FTC guidance, manufacturing and raw materials, and the questions buyers can ask when U.S. production is important to their purchasing decision. Learn how domestic processing, material sourcing, final assembly, and substantiation all factor into Made in the USA claims for awards and recognition products.

For many, our work communities have largely morphed to virtual meetings and digital communications – leaving a large gap in the natural social need for human interaction and professional validation in the workplace. Though not all people are the same as it relates to the need for validation, it goes without saying that an employee who feels listened to, appreciated, and recognized for their contributions to the organization are more likely to have a sense of fulfillment.

Polishing acrylic is a painstaking process which may include multiple steps to create the crystal clear appearance Lucite® is known for. Often included in the machining process – planing, saw cutting, laser cutting, edging, sanding, and polishing. The final results are truly defined by the diligent efforts put forth.

We like to think of recognition as a way for employees to stand out from the crowd for a brief moment in their career. Creating an environment in which all employees experience the honor and importance of a Years of Service Award should be supported from the top of the corporate ladder all the way down to the new hires onboarding with the company.

The impact the awards program has on its recipients as well as any attendees of the event is what will ultimately determine how truly special your efforts are.

At a whopping 45% increase in retiring officers, we’re often asked – what’s the best way to recognize a retiring public servant? Let’s begin by diving deeper, and answering a few important questions that may help you create the perfect retirement award.

Before we explore options to improve your recognition program, let’s consider the colors and color combinations you use on your awards. From colored accents to corporate logos – all should be considered thoughtfully to increase the probability of motivating your employees to reach their fullest potential. In this case, we’re not just taking into account your corporate branding. We’re going further by bringing up the topic of color psychology in awards.