Bronze Plaques

Franklin Bronze Plaques is one of only a few plaque manufacturers in the United States that produces, on site, most of the products they sell.  When you call Franklin Bronze Plaques, you are speaking directly to the people responsible for providing your quote and creating your design, as well as casting, finishing, inspecting and shipping your plaque.  You’ll have direct access to updated order status at any given time, often achieved by physically tracking it down in our shop.

Free design service, free estimates, and free full-color layouts are provided with each request with no obligation to purchase.

Estimates are generally supplied within one to two business days after receiving your request, followed by full-color layouts within approximately five business days for review/revision/approval.

Quantity discounts are available on larger orders, as well as special discounted pricing structures for historic plaque programs.

Franklin Bronze Plaques offers expedited production and shipping options for those with short deadlines.  Standard production runs approximately 5 – 7 weeks after receipt of layout approval and payment arrangements, plus time in transit, depending on the size and complexity of the plaque.  Larger pieces and pieces with images/portraits require longer lead times, generally 7 – 9 weeks for production.  However, if you find yourself in a time crunch, we can expedite for shipping within 10 to 15 production days after receipt of layout approval and payment arrangements, plus time in transit (restrictions apply).  Expedited production fees are based on the number of available production days between receipt of layout approval/payment and the required in-hand date.  Expedited UPS shipping options are also available in most cases.

If expedited production/shipping is not within your budget, we can provide a clean, high-resolution layout file after receipt of approval/payment.  You’ll then be able to print at full color and display it in a nice photo frame or print in full size to mount on a piece of foam board, using that piece as a stand-in for your event.  The finished plaque will then follow within the standard production schedule.

Orders can be submitted via phone, fax, e-mail, website order form or simply stopping in at our facility if you’re local.  Please provide the text to be included, along with other required details (potential overall size, finish, mounting surface, preferred border style) and any files that might be available.  It is also helpful to have your complete billing/shipping name and address, phone number, and e-mail address.  You’re not on the hook for anything; it’s just easier to have all the details upfront instead of chasing them down later in the process, potentially missing something along the way.  If you’re not sure of the details, we’ll make recommendations and help with decisions as we move through the process.

Franklin Bronze Plaques does not require payment until the order has been approved for production.  We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express or payment via check.  We also accept fully executed purchase orders from government entities, municipalities, and school districts.

While other plaque retailers offer to undercut our pricing or lure you in with a “quick” turnaround, we provide a top-quality product with unmatched customer service at a reasonable price in a timely manner.

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