A trade show organizer needed metal name badges for staff and exhibitors, with the opening date already fixed.
What the Client Needed
The organizer runs an international exhibition and hands out name badges at registration. Printed plastic would have looked out of place next to the stands, so they asked for metal badges carrying each person’s name and role.
They also wanted magnets rather than pins. Exhibitors spend the day in suits, and a pin leaves a hole in a jacket lapel.
The Challenge
- Every badge is different. Names and job titles change from person to person, so each piece needed its own engraving file.
- A date fixed by the venue. Badges had to be in the organizer’s hands before the doors opened.
- Handed out one at a time. Registration staff work through a queue, so a badge that is scratched or hard to read becomes a delay at the desk.
How We Made Them
- Artwork and template. We set up a single badge layout so every name sat in the same position.
- Engraving. Each badge was laser engraved from the organizer’s name list.
- Magnetic backing. Magnet plates were fitted to the reverse, with a second plate worn inside the jacket.
- Individual inspection. We checked every piece against the list before packing.
- Individual packaging. Each badge went into its own sleeve so registration staff could hand them out without sorting.
- Delivery. The order shipped and reached the client in 7 days.
Quality Control
Personalized orders carry a different risk from bulk runs: a single wrong name ruins the batch. We checked engraving legibility, magnet strength and the finish on each badge, then verified every name against the supplied list before it was packed.
Result
- Delivered in 7 days.
- 100% usable on arrival, with no reprints needed.
- Registration ran without sorting or returns.
What to Send Us for a Quote
- A spreadsheet with the names and job titles, one per row.
- Your logo or artwork for the badge layout.
- Finish and size preference.
- The date badges need to be on site.
Questions Buyers Ask
Can each badge carry a different name?
Yes. Send the name list as a spreadsheet and we engrave each piece to match. This is how most exhibition orders work.
Magnet or pin?
Magnets suit badges worn on suits and jackets because they leave no holes. Pins cost less and hold on heavier fabric. We produce both.
How fast can you turn an order around?
This order shipped in 7 days. Speed depends on the number of names and the finish. Send your list and deadline and we will confirm before you commit.
Can you pack them individually?
Yes. For registration desks, individually packed badges save sorting time on the day.